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Josh Widdicombe finally addresses Strictly Come Dancing host rumours
Josh Widdicombe has thrown cold water on his rumoured appointment as one of the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing.
The comedian appeared in the Good Morning Britain studio on Tuesday for a robust line of questioning from Susanna Reid on the reports he has been picked by the BBC to host alongside Emma Willis.
The comedian and Last Leg host was said to have had a ‘razor-sharp’ audition as one of the finalists for the coveted BBC role, and it appears his onscreen chemistry with Emma nabbed him the gig.
But Widdicombe was reluctant to confirm the news either way on ITV, simply telling Reid and her co-host Ed Balls: ‘Do not believe what you read in the papers.’
That wasn’t enough to satiate the GMB hosts, who continued to prod and probe an uncomfortable Widdicombe, who dodged their questions.
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He went on to say: ‘It’s lovely to be linked with the role. It’s an impressive thing on your CV. I think I’d do a lovely job.’
He later added: ‘It would be lovely to be the next presenter, but the thing is… It doesn’t mean anything. I’m glad to be linked with it. I would love to do it.’
Reid suggested that Widdicombe might not yet have completed the paperwork to confirm the job, but he remained mum on it.
He even at one point suggested that Balls and Reid, who have both danced on the Strictly ballroom floor, would be a good fit for the hosting job.
‘If I was casting it, I’d look for a couple that have got Strictly heritage, two stars of the ballroom, chemistry, weekends off, experience in live TV,’ he said.
‘There’s only one couple I can think of, and they’re sitting right in front of me.’
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