Amanda Holden and Alan Carr are among those rumoured to be taking part in a “chemistry day” to potentially replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing
Amanda Holden has spoken out about speculation linking her and Alan Carr to the new Strictly Come Dancing presenting roles. Following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s departure announcement in October after 14 years on-screen together, numerous celebrities have been named as potential replacements.
Amanda and Alan, who currently front a popular BBC travel programme alongside their individual commitments, are among those being discussed. Last weekend, The Sun reported that the pair would take part in a “chemistry testing” session, where bosses will observe potential successors for the hosting roles.
“Replacing Claudia and Tess is a mammoth task, but the BBC have whittled down the talent to ten people,” an insider told the newspaper.
“As well as Bradley [Walsh], Alex [Jones] and Alan, Rylan Clark, Rob Rinder, Zoe Ball and Holly Willoughby will be at the chemistry day.
“Amanda Holden, Alison Hammond and Angela Scanlon have made the cut too. They will go to a studio and be put into different pairs to see who works together best,” the source added.
However, speaking on her Heart Radio Breakfast Show with Jamie Theakston on Monday morning, Amanda dismissed the claims.
When questioned about the report by the show’s entertainment correspondent Ashley Roberts, the 54-year-old stated: “There’s lots of people in the mix and there’s a huge picture of me and Alan saying we’re doing chemistry tests and this and that, and auditioning.
“I want to say now that me and Alan are 100 per cent not doing Strictly. We are so flattered to be in that mix, we love Strictly, we watch Strictly, obviously we work for the BBC with the Amanda and Alan Show.
“But, we are not doing it, we are both not doing it. I do Britain’s Got Talent and take up a lot of weekends with that. Alan’s career has just blown up, even more because of The Traitors, so yes, take our names off the list because we’re not doing it.”
When Jamie double-checked whether she was certain, she confirmed: “100 per cent,” before laughing: “Who are we doing a chemistry test with? We’re past that, but good luck to anyone in the mix.”
Alan has also recently addressed speculation about replacing Tess or Claudia as host, telling the Daily Mail: “I know my name’s been bandied about. It’s nice to be in the running, but no one approached me. It’s such big shoes to fill, and everyone loves it.”
Angela Scanlon is another famous face who has been linked to the hosting gig.
Speaking with The Metro, the former contestant was quizzed about Richard Osman backing her for the presenting position.
“Richard is amazing and to be uttered in the same breath as Tess and Claudia, who I admire so much? It’s phenomenal,” she shared.
Source: Mirror
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