'Glee': Ricky Martin arrives on set - photos

Published Jan 6 2012, 10:22 GMT  |  By Catriona Wightman

Ricky Martin has started work on Glee.

The musician recently signed up to play a Spanish teacher in the Fox show and has now begun filming scenes.

Martin tweeted a photo of himself with the cast on set, adding: "First day!"



Glee star Lea Michele also took to Twitter to express her excitement about Martin's guest role.

"I've known Ricky since I'm 8 years old [sic]!" she tweeted. "He was in Les Mis on Broadway with me in 1996! Crazy, huh?"

Michele also uploaded a photo with Martin on set, saying: "He's seriously the sweetest and such a great fit for our show!"



Helen Mirren, Pitbull and Gloria Estefan are among the other guest stars who have been linked to parts on Glee.

The show returns with a new episode on January 17 at 8/7c on Fox.