Key Highlights
- Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their departure from Strictly Come Dancing.
- Rumours suggest potential replacements including Bradley Walsh, Alex Jones, Alan Carr, and Holly Willoughby.
- The BBC is considering a “revamp” for the show with new faces on the dancefloor.
- Insiders claim that discussions are moving in a positive direction for certain candidates.
New Hosts for Strictly Come Dancing: The Rumour Mill Heats Up
The world of entertainment has been buzzing with speculation since Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their departure from the popular BBC show, Strictly Come Dancing. Just two weeks after the announcement, tabloids have begun naming potential replacements who could take over the iconic hosting roles.
Bradley Walsh: A Familiar Face on the BBC
Almost immediately following Tess and Claudia’s exit confirmation, many eyes turned to Bradley Walsh, a seasoned broadcaster known for his work on other BBC shows such as Blankety Blank and Gladiators. The The Sun reported that BBC bosses were “lining up” Walsh for the presenting job, as part of an overall “revamp” for the show. According to the tabloid, producers aim to keep key components like the set, theme tune, and judging panel while adding a fresh look through new faces.
Alex Jones and Bradley Walsh: A Potential Partnership
While Walsh is in the spotlight, Alex Jones, co-host of BBC’s The One Show, has also been named as a potential candidate. The Sun claims insiders are “courting” Alex and Bradley as the perfect partnership for the show. The source cited by the tabloid suggests that both have long been considered due to their experience in broadcasting, with Alex bringing his calm presence after 15 years on The One Show.
Alan Carr: A Fan-Favourite’s Aspirations
Adding to the mix is Alan Carr, who gained popularity as a judge on The Celebrity Traitors. After the show’s finale, The Daily Mail reported that Carr was among the “contenders” for the hosting role. A source claimed: “He has got to be up there with the BBC to get a huge new role,” referring to his growing fan base.
Holly Willoughby: Bookies’ Favourite and Tabloid Speculation
In an interesting development, former Dancing On Ice host Holly Willoughby has also been mentioned as a likely candidate. When news of Tess and Claudia’s departure was first announced, Willoughby emerged as the bookies’ favourite for the job. The Daily Mail reported that a reliable source suggested BBC One controller Peter Fincham had confidence in Willoughby taking over.
The speculation around who will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing continues to swirl, with no official announcement yet from the BBC. As discussions move positively for certain candidates, fans eagerly await the reveal of the new faces that will grace the dancefloor in the coming seasons.
