Amanda Holden has shared her thoughts on the rumoured Strictly Come Dancing presenters, as a number of stars confirm they missed out on the coveted hosting gig following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s exit
Amanda Holden has voiced her opinion on the rumoured Strictly Come Dancing presenters. Reports surfaced earlier this week suggesting Emma Willis could be lined up to front the popular BBC programme.
This follows Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s announcement that they were stepping down from the show after the previous series concluded. It’s now believed that Strictly professional Johannes Radebe might join Emma as co-host.
However, speculation has also emerged that comedian Josh Widdicombe could be set to secure a presenting role on the programme. The 43-year-old is reported to have “blown producers away” during rehearsals.
Heart Radio host Amanda, 55, had high praise for 50-year-old Emma. She said: “I love her, she’s going to smash that. I’ve always thought there could be a dancer, like a roving [reporter], so then they know what they’re talking about, that would be fantastic.”
Heart co-presenter Jamie Theakston, however, confessed he “didn’t get” why Josh was being considered for the position. Amanda added: “He’s kind of quite droll and dry like Claudia, he’s got the same sort of humour I would say, and he’ll wear the same type of outfits as Claudia.”, reports the Mirror.
“She loves a suit, a cool suit with a turned up collar. I could see Josh in that.”
Several celebrities have recently revealed they were unsuccessful in securing the sought-after Strictly presenting role. Zoe Ball acknowledged she went through “seven stages of grief” after being turned down for the position. The 55-year-old had been considered one of the frontrunners for the role, having previously hosted the companion programme Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. During an episode of her Dig It podcast with Jo Whiley, Zoe said she was thrilled to be “in the mix” for the role.
“I didn’t get it, but it’s okay,” said Zoe. “I have worked through the seven stages of grief and rejection over the last couple of days. I was so chuffed to even be in the mix. There were some pretty amazing people who didn’t even make it into the mix.
“So I made it in the mix, and I had a really fun time having one last little play at a show that I love and adore. And I’m so thrilled for the gang that has got it. I think there’s been so many eyes on this whole process, everyone’s quite relieved now that a decision has been made and the right decision has been made.”
Former contestant and It Takes Two presenter Fleur East also admitted she was “kind of bothered” at missing out on the main programme. Speaking on Hits Radio, she said: “All right, I’m going to say it. I did say initially, after Tess and Claudia announced they were leaving Strictly you know, it’s probably not going to happen [for me] and I’m happy for whoever gets it.
“And we were just talking about Emma Willis being announced and I was like, yeah, great, amazing and I’ve kind of lied to myself that I’d be all right with not doing it or not being considered for the job. But I’m kind of bothered…” The BBC is yet to announce the presenting team for Strictly. This week, fans have speculated they may have “figured out” an alternative third host, rather than Josh.
According to The Mirror’s earlier reporting, Mel Giedroyc is believed to be under consideration for the role. One fan highlighted that Mel has previously hosted the Strictly tour and presented segments of Children in Need broadcasts and the Eurovision Song Contest.
Mel’s diary also appears to have availability at present. The BBC has stated the presenting line-up will be revealed in “due course”.
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