BFFs Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks open up on whether they could take on the mantel from Claudia and Tess as Strictly co-hosts, as rumours swirl about who could be taking over
Besties Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks have opened up on whether they could take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as co-hosts of Strictly, following news of the winning duo’s shock departure from the BBC show after this series. As they’re asked the question during a fun, banter-filled exclusive shoot with Notebook, Sam pipes up, “Pete has to be the new presenter. He has to do it!”, as he shoots a mischievous look at his pal.
But in typical fashion when it comes to the friends’ dynamic, former TOWIE star Pete is less enthused than Sam about the prospect of becoming the nation’s new Tess and Claud. “I’m not ready to cut in a fringe,” he laughs. “Tess and Claudia are so brilliant and so professional, and we’re useless.”
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He adds, “It would be the most chaotic thing in the world, me and Sam doing it. I don’t think Strictly will be asking us any time soon.” But Sam’s as enthusiastic and optimistic as ever. “I’d be very shocked if we got the phone call, but I’d give it a go if we were asked,” he smiles.
The pair’s hilarious podcast Staying Relevant is a huge chart-topping success, with a new book now on the shelves too, and a massive show recently at London’s 02. Pete, who made it to the semil-finals on Strictly last year with Jowita Przystal, also opened up about ‘that’ kiss with his former dancing partner during a routine in the show which garnered instant headlines.
“I brought her out for a dance,” he insists simply. “Part of that was because we didn’t make the finals and I feel like I hadn’t completed the whole Strictly thing.
“We did a dance that she had choreographed in the first two weeks of us doing the show, the dance she wanted us to perform in the final. And I wasn’t good enough to get her there. But I promised her, one day we’d do it. And where better than the O2?”
Asked if he misses getting on his fake tan and sparkles for the nation, Pete says, “I’ve been to a couple of live shows to support Vicky Pattison, who’s one of my best friends. I love the show and I do keep up with it.
“I miss the routine of it. I threw myself into something that was so far out of my comfort zone, something no one thought I’d do and yeah, I do 100% miss it. It was a very humbling experience and a huge part of my life.”
Was he shocked to see Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman quit? “It was a big surprise,” Pete admits. “I’m gutted to see them go. I adore both of them, they’re so good at what they do. They are Strictly. They were always so warm to me. I’m sure whoever they replace them with will be fantastic.”
Staying Relevant: The Book by Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks (Sphere) is out now
Source: Mirror
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