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Strictly after Claudia ...........

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LilyoftheValley Mon 03-Nov-25 17:05:22

I have read rumours that Alan Carr may be one of the new hosts for Strictly, Please NO

rowyn Tue 04-Nov-25 21:31:40

I read that Holly Willoughby could be another possibility. Please no.

Suzieque66 Wed 05-Nov-25 07:56:29

I watch it with the sound off ..

Delene100 Wed 05-Nov-25 10:31:39

rafichagran

Not Amanda Holden. I do wonder if Le Voix is in the running.

I hope La Voix is in the running. I just love her improvisation. She would make the show so much more enjoyable

Millie22 Wed 05-Nov-25 11:02:46

The judges now are dressed up nearly every week. Can you imagine Len Goodman in any sort of Halloween costume. It's all gone a bit silly.

Having said that I did think Motsi looked great especially her hair.

ferry23 Wed 05-Nov-25 11:28:41

I think Len would have pickled his walnuts before dressing up like something from a comic. grin

Allira Wed 05-Nov-25 11:30:46

ferry23

I think Len would have pickled his walnuts before dressing up like something from a comic. grin

Well said!!
😁
I just couldn't look at them, it churned my stomach.

Calendargirl Thu 06-Nov-25 06:47:58

Just read somewhere that Alex Jones is in the running.

Noooooo!!!

I really think if I had to listen to her awful squawk that I wouldn’t watch it any more.

Grandmabatty Thu 06-Nov-25 07:34:56

Why can't they have two sets of marks: one for creativity and one for technical merit? And fewer contestants. Cut out the silly nonsense of pretending that the results actually happens on the Sunday. And have videos of dancers dancing when the crew need to set up, instead of inane chatter.

Crossstitchfan Thu 06-Nov-25 13:27:34

Having looked at the lists on here of people who might front Strictly, I am worried that the programme directors/producers are getting desperate.
Amanda Holden? Please no! She is a totally unwatchable bimbo. She was almost bearable on the house renovation programmes, but Strictly? No chance. She would drive contestants and viewers mad!
Holly Willoughby? Words fail me (almost). She is very like Holden - plastic and pointless.
Alex Jones? No thanks! Her voice would put people off, for sure. As a Welsh person, I love the Welsh accent, North or South, but can not stomach Jones’s, not for a minute!

Mollygo Thu 06-Nov-25 13:44:26

Crossstitchfan
The number of programs I don’t watch because of the presenters is growing. The One Show, anything with Amanda Holden, Alan Carr, Claudia, Holly just for starters.

merlotgran Thu 06-Nov-25 13:45:02

If we’re going to have a Welsh person named Jones my vote goes to Ruth Jones aka Nessa from Gavin and Stacey. 😂

nanaK54 Thu 06-Nov-25 13:53:11

merlotgran

If we’re going to have a Welsh person named Jones my vote goes to Ruth Jones aka Nessa from Gavin and Stacey. 😂

Oh yes, great idea, but she would need to be in character!

Sara1954 Fri 07-Nov-25 07:52:16

I wonder if it’s a done deal at the BBC, maybe all our speculation is pointless.
But I am in full agreement with crossstitchfan, any of the ones she mentioned, would definitely be the end of it for me.

Juliepat Sat 08-Nov-25 07:06:05

The best way to watch Strictly is to record it and fast forward through the rubbish. Oti, Zoe and Alisha all good ideas for presenters.

Sparklefizz Sat 08-Nov-25 11:53:26

Oh no, not Alesha Dixon, who couldn't give any practical advice and would just tell middle aged male contestants that they were "adorable". Please not her.

Zoe Ball and Oti would be quite good - bearable anyway. smile

Sparklefizz Sat 08-Nov-25 11:54:05

.... but really I'd prefer La Voix with her quick humour.

Crossstitchfan Sat 08-Nov-25 12:00:34

Reading this, I’ve come to the conclusion that Holden is past her sell-by date. It’s about time that was recognised and she stops presenting.

Crossstitchfan Sat 08-Nov-25 12:01:48

merlotgran

If we’re going to have a Welsh person named Jones my vote goes to Ruth Jones aka Nessa from Gavin and Stacey. 😂

I’ll second that!

Grannynannywanny Mon 11-May-26 12:08:51

I see it’s rumoured today that Emma Willis is about to be announced as the new Strictly host with Zoe Ball as co host.

I hope that’s the case. I think they’ll be a good combination. I particularly like Emma as a presenter.

www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/culture/emma-willis-strictly-host-bbc-b2974210.html

Visgir1 Mon 11-May-26 12:10:13

All the News outlets are confirming this pair, safe hands.

eazybee Mon 11-May-26 12:13:48

Zoe Ball I like and she knows about dancing and presenting; Emma Willis, no; everybody's best friend within two minutes and completely false.

Casdon Mon 11-May-26 12:14:46

I really like Emma Willis, she is very warm and welcoming, so I think she will be good, and Zoe is an old hand on Strictly, I think they are an excellent choice. I’ll miss Claudia though.

67notout Mon 11-May-26 12:31:11

Alan Carr has already said he’s not interested as he doesn’t love the show that much.

Grandmadinosaur Mon 11-May-26 12:42:49

67notout

Alan Carr has already said he’s not interested as he doesn’t love the show that much.

Thank goodness for that. IMO he would ruin it,

I’m happy with Zoe and Emma if the rumours are true.

Sparklefizz Mon 11-May-26 16:21:32

If the rumours are true, I'm happy with Zoe and Emma, and extremely grateful that certain others are out of the running.