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Sir Bruce Forsyth has stepped down, and will not host the next series! He will continue to present the Christmas special and other one-off specials only.

 

Sir Bruce Forsyth is stepping down as the regular weekly host of Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has confirmed.

 

He said it was the "right time to step down from the rigours" of hosting the live shows.

 

The 86-year-old entertainer has co-hosted Strictly since it began in 2004. The BBC One series celebrates its 12th series later this year.

 

"Strictly's success is due in vast amounts to him," said BBC One controller Charlotte Moore.

 

Sir Bruce will continue to present one-off specials of the show such as Strictly Christmas Special and the Strictly Children in Need Special.

 

The presenter, who was knighted in 2011, missed a number of shows last series due to illness.

 

He quit the results show in 2010 and was replaced by Claudia Winkleman. The show is recorded immediately after the live show on a Saturday.

 

"I've been leaving this show since it started," he jokingly told BBC News in 2009.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26889405

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It was about time though.

 

I hope Tess and Claudia will present the show from now on. It would work very well.

 

 

Don't mind him, but glad those jokes are finally coming to an end :lol:
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I think a whole new line-up is needed.

 

I'm pushing Alexander Armstrong and Claudia Winkleman to takeover! The problem is Tess can't stay because I can't imagine her working well with so many people. However, the BBC will want to keep her rather than risking two new faces messing up.

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Yay Claud! Shame Tess wasn't given the boot too.
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Contestants confirmed so far

Alison Hammond- Televison presenter

Frankie Bridge- The Saturdays

Judy Murray- Tennis coach and Andy Murray's mum

Mark Wright- TV Personality

Simon Webbe- Blue

Thom Evans- Rugby

 

I actually think I'll watch it all this year. Most years I just watch the first few episodes before u get bored but I love the line up. Frankie is amazing, I love Mark and I like and have heard of the rest

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I am so watching this for Alison Hammond *.* I like Frankie and Mark too. Hoping they sign another Hollyoaks hunk like last year *.*
All six of those are very good signings. Pixie Lott, Caroline Flack, Helen Skelton, Michelle Collins, Dave Berry, Alan Hansen and Gregg Wallace are all also rumoured.
I am shocked that I actually know/ like everyone so far!
All six of those are very good signings. Pixie Lott, Caroline Flack, Helen Skelton, Michelle Collins, Dave Berry, Alan Hansen and Gregg Wallace are all also rumoured.

Dave Berry, yes please *.*

I used to love her when I used to actually watch Casualty, this series is looking great *.*
Another name I know! I know/ have heard of everyone so far :lol: ! This is going to be fantastic

Evidently the producers have a bigger budget to play with this year now that they're not paying Brucie his year's wages :lol:

 

Also, it seems that they're revealing one person a day until the full cast reveal so stay tuned to their various social media accounts this week.

Wow I've heard of everyone so far! After not watching it for four years straight now im going to be watching it this year!

 

Can't wait to see Frankie slay everyone and win! (but seriously I think someone like Thom or Mark will win) :/

Jake Wood aka Max Branning from Eastenders is today's reveal.

 

Whilst I recognise every name so far, I wouldn't say it's an all-star line up :lol:

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