Claudia Winkleman offered Strictly Come Dancing from 2014 to 2025.
Claudia Winkleman admitted she was by no means eager on the concept of showing on Strictly Come Dancing as a contestant (Picture: BBC)
It’s onerous to think about Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing in any position aside from her standard one, although loads of followers would welcome it if it meant her return. Claudia, 54, and her co-host Tess Daly, 57, not too long ago introduced their departure from Strictly after 11 years presenting collectively. Tess had initially fronted the present alongside the late Bruce Forsyth from 2004 to 2014.
In the meantime, Claudia hosted the Strictly spin-off It Takes Two from 2004 to 2010 earlier than occurring to co-host the outcomes present with Tess. When Bruce stepped down in 2014, Claudia grew to become a foremost presenter on the present. Followers had been left devastated by the announcement that the pair had been leaving, whereas BBC bosses are nonetheless within the strategy of looking for two new presenters to take over.
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Tess and Claudia stepped down from Strictly final 12 months (Picture: Man Levy/BBC/PA)
There’s little doubt that followers could be thrilled to see Claudia and Tess return in any capability, with hypothesis even circulating that the pair might seem as contestants on the present.
Nevertheless, again in 2010, Claudia rapidly dismissed rumours that she would possibly seem on Strictly in any position aside from as a presenter.
When requested by the BBC if she wished she might carry out on Strictly, Claudia stated: “No method. I don’t imagine in train and I might be very unhealthy at dancing. You will have seen me try to do the grasp class with Len Goodman… terrible!”
She acknowledged her respect for the contestants, recognising the onerous work and dedication required to participate within the present.
The presenter noticed: “Gosh sure, primarily as a result of it’s such onerous work. The individuals who enter it actually are dedicated. You may’t enter Strictly and do it for a couple of weeks and say ‘proper I’m off to do my Christmas procuring now’. They work so onerous and hopefully we do put that message throughout.”
Whereas the subsequent presenters of Strictly are but to be confirmed, BBC bosses have reportedly shortlisted 9 stars who might nab the position.
Amongst these stated to be in competition are Rylan Clark and Emma Willis, an already common duo because of their appearances on ITV’s This Morning. The One Present’s Alex Jones, broadcaster Angela Scanlon and comic Tom Allen are additionally believed to be within the operating.
BBC bosses are additionally reportedly serious about recruiting ITV favourites Alison Hammond and Bradley Walsh, whereas BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball and 2025 contestant La Voix are additionally being thought of.
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