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Clara Amfo speaks out on Strictly audition: ‘They gave us code names’

Clara Amfo
  • BBC star Clara Amfo has revealed details of an intense audition process to become a presenter on Strictly Come Dancing.
  • The tryouts followed the departures of long-standing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
  • Speaking on her podcast, Clara & Munroe Are Into It, Amfo explained that she auditioned as a pair alongside an unnamed woman.
  • She described strict secrecy measures, including assigned code names such as “Glitter” and “Sparkle” and transport in secret cars using fake show names.
  • Amfo praised the new hosting team of Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe.

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BBC star who missed out on Strictly job reveals ‘intense’ audition experience

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