Alan Carr has addressed growing speculation that he could be in line to take over presenting duties on Strictly Come Dancing.
Alan Carr has broken his silence on speculation linking him to one of the most coveted jobs on British television.
Rumours are swirling around about who could replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as frontrunners to host Strictly Come Dancing, and the 49-year-old comedian and broadcaster has been mentioned as one of the standout contenders.
“I know my name’s been bandied about,” he told the Daily Mail. “It’s nice to be in the running, but no one approached me.”
“It’s such big shoes to fill, and everyone loves it,” he added, recognising the audience’s affection for the long-running show.
If chosen for the role, Alan could be stepping into a position previously filled by one of the industry’s most recognisable presenting duos.
Tess has fronted Strictly since its launch in 2004, initially alongside Sir Bruce Forsyth, and Claudia joined her in 2014. The duo announced they would step down from the position in a joint statement in October.
Alan’s hesitation, he jokes, appears rooted in nerves. Reflecting on his recent win on Celebrity Traitors, he admitted that even minor moments would leave him flustered.
“Traitors has reawoken something playful in me. It’s what I do best, but I am a bit flustery.”
“I got nervous going down for breakfast in the castle, eating a croissant after murdering Celia,” he added.
“[So] imagine me doing Strictly live on a Saturday night. Would I be good on it, or would my wings be a little bit clipped? Let’s see what happens.”
Alan is reportedly one of ten people shortlisted by BBC bosses to take on the role, in one of the show’s biggest “shake-ups” to date.
Executives are said to be testing potential duos on chemistry rather than focusing on presenters’ solo skills, and Alan has been boosted by his recent TV appearances, sold-out live shows and renewed interest from the audience.
Source: Mirror
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