In February 2011, Donovan appeared on the BBC series "Ready, Steady, Cook". Later in 2011, he performed on the Here and Now Tour, and also toured in a production of "The Sound of Music" playing Captain Von Trapp. The production co-starred Verity Rushworth as Maria. From September 2011, Donovan took part in the ninth series of the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing". He was partnered with dancer Kristina Rihanoff and finished third in the competition. Donovan presented a voice-tracked radio show on Heart each Sunday from 10am to 12noon. Donovan temporarily left the station in 2013