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Emma Willis 'on the mend' after starting therapy as Strictly hosting role 'confirmed'

The presenter, 50, is thought to have been offered one of the hosting roles on Strictly

Evening Standard · May 13

Strictly pro Johannes Radebe could be the show’s newest presenter after becoming late frontrunner

The professional dancer is reportedly joining Emma Willis as a presenter on the show

The Independent UK · May 13

Strictly pro Johannes Radebe 'set for unique hosting role alongside Emma Willis' after 'incredible audition'

The 39-year-old South African dancer - who joined Strictly in 2018 - ‘impressed bosses with his chemistry tests’

Evening Standard · May 13

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Zoe Ball hints 'multiple people' will host Strictly after getting rejected from role

The 55-year-old dropped a major hint about the ‘fabulous’ new presenters of the BBC dance competition

Evening Standard · May 12

Zoe Ball out of the running for Strictly Come Dancing presenting role

The broadcaster said she has been grieving the rejection.

Evening Standard · May 12

Zoe Ball confirms she didn’t get Strictly host job: ‘The right decision has been made’

‘I have worked through the seven stages of grief and rejection over the last couple of days,’ she reportedly said

The Independent UK · May 12

Zoe Ball shares 'grief and rejection' over Strictly hosting snub - as other candidates 'left sobbing'

Ball spoke out after Emma Willis was reportedly confirmed as one of the new Strictly hosts

Evening Standard · May 12

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Tess Daly and Vernon Kay's relationship timeline - from 'sexting' scandal to warning signs of split

The TV power couple announced last week that they had broken up after 22 years of marriage

Evening Standard · May 11

Vernon Kay and Tess Daly 'toasted end of 22-year marriage with bottle of champagne'

The former Strictly presenter, 57, and the Radio 2 DJ, 51, announced last week that they had broken up

Evening Standard · May 11

Did Zoe Ball just ‘confirm’ role as new Strictly host? Presenter drops biggest hint she’s landed the job

The star teased 'glamorous' new project while friend Jo Whiley strongly suggests it's Strictly-related

Woman & Home · Apr 20

Nine Strictly hosting candidates 'face off in gruelling auditions at secret London location'

Bosses are said to be scrambling to find a duo who ‘click instantly’ as the 24th series premiere looms

Evening Standard · Apr 20

Zoe Ball drops huge hint that she’s the new Strictly Come Dancing host

BBC star is in the running for ‘Strictly’ presenting job after departures of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Janette Manrara says she has to ‘wait and find out’ about Strictly hosting role

The 42-year-old has been among the names rumoured as potential successors to Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.

Evening Standard · Apr 15

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

‘This Morning’ host said she ‘isn’t too busy’ to host BBC series after all

The Independent UK · Apr 13

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Evening Standard · Apr 7

Who will host Strictly Come Dancing? New favourite emerges after Alison Hammond turns down role

BBC executives are weighing up their next presenting line-up following the departure of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Evening Standard · Apr 7

Alison Hammond finally addresses Strictly Come Dancing hosting speculation

The This Morning presenter was one of several names linked to take over hosting duties from former show hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

The Independent UK · Apr 6

Alison Hammond reveals she turned down Strictly Come Dancing hosting role

Hammond was one of several names mooted to take over from Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

Evening Standard · Apr 3

Former Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli says a man shouldn’t host the show

The former judge has said he thinks it will be ‘better for them to find two women to replace Tess and Claudia’

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The Independent UK · Mar 28

Strictly Come Dancing’s new presenters: the stars rumoured to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Rumours of who could replace presenters have been circulating for months

The Independent UK · Mar 23

Strictly Come Dancing: BBC denies ‘axing’ It Takes Two hosts Fleur East and Janette Manrara

Dancing competition is undergoing significant change ahead of 2026 series

Evening Standard · Mar 20

Rylan Clark 'new favourite to be Strictly host' — but there's a catch

The presenter, 37, is reportedly being lined up to present the show alongside a former Strictly contestant

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Strictly star Aljaž Škorjanec defends BBC’s decision to axe fellow professionals

‘It’s in the best interest of the show,’ dancer says while addressing alleged cast cull

The Independent UK · Mar 13

Strictly professional quits 2026 tour after being ‘axed’ from series

Tour organisers said they were ‘naturally disappointed’ by the dancer’s decision

Evening Standard · Mar 12

Strictly Come Dancing should be 'rested' after dancer 'bloodbath', says former pro Kristina Rihanoff

The ballroom competition is said to be undergoing a major shake-up after the departure of long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Evening Standard · Mar 11

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes five pro dancers’ including longest-standing favourite in new series shake-up

The reported changes follow a period of transition for the BBC ballroom show after hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down at the end of the previous season

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