Alison Hammond walks back claim about Strictly Come Dancing offer

• Alison Hammond has retracted her earlier claim that she turned down an offer to host Strictly Come Dancing.
• She initially stated to Radio Times that she was too busy for the role, citing clashes with her other TV commitments.
• Hammond now says she would not turn down Strictly and is, in fact, not too busy to take on the job.
• She suggested her previous comments were an attempt to deter speculation and improve her chances of being considered for the role.
• Other names, including Bradley Walsh, Zoe Ball, and Janette Manrara, have also been mentioned as potential hosts for the BBC series, which returns later this year.

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Alison Hammond does complete U-turn on Strictly claims after saying she turned down presenting role