Celebrity Traitors, which comes to an end on BBC One on Thursday, has quickly grown into an unlikely favorite thanks to comedian Alan Carr’s rising popularity.
Alan Carr — teasing millions of The Celebrity Traitors viewers — has been tipped to become a new presenter of Strictly Come Dancing.
The comedian, 49, is vying to win the reality TV series, which draws to a close on Thursday night on BBC One. PR experts say his stint on the programme, a spin-off from the civilians’ version, has helped further boost Alan’s popularity, following previous success with his own titular show on Channel 4.
And now the broadcaster is being touted to step in to host Strictly Come Dancing next year, following the departures of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly. One insider said: “More people are watching Alan than are watching Strictly right now. He’s been catapulted to the A-list. The star dust is practically dripping off him.”
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It is said Alan, the son of a former professional footballer, thought he would have been the first kicked off The Celebrity Traitors, but he has survived to reach the final five contestants. His antics alongside the likes of Sir Stephen Fry, Kate Garraway, Clare Balding and Celia Imrie have had millions of Brits hooked since October 8.
Alan, who won a BAFTA for Alan Carr: Chatty Man in 2013, was praised for displaying his “super competitive streak” and charisma, traits insiders believe make him an ideal match for Strictly. A source told the Daily Mail: “He’s an old-fashioned showbiz pro who would be just perfect hosting Strictly. If he does manage to win Traitors it will be a sign to the BBC that he has the star quality to present its flagship show.”
The search is on to replace Claudia and Tess, who have both been associated with Strictly and its spin-off programmes for more than 20 years. Former Strictly performer, Vincent Simone, had said the hosts need to be replaced by “familiar faces that the audience already trusts”.
It’s difficult to predict, he said. I believe that the BBC should select experienced and well-known actors rather than newcomers. familiar faces like Noel Edmonds or Paddy McGuinness, who the audience already knows. People will accept the change more easily if big names are brought in who are already popular.
Since joining The Celebrity Traitors in the middle of the night, Alan, a comedian for nearly 30 years, has dispatched his close friend Paloma Faith and actress Celia Imrie. The source continued, “His public persona is one of being a bit of a giggle and pushover, but without a doubt that is not the case.”
Source: Mirror
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