Posted February 7Feb 7 Thought I’d make a new thread for this year’s series now it seems like we might be getting closer to hearing who’ll end up being the new hosts. Latest rumour is that Emma Willis and Zoe Ball are the two names the BBC are choosing from, while another female comedian will be chosen to fill Claudia’s spot upstairs. I’d be so here for Emma hosting
February 11Feb 11 God I'd LOVE for Emma to host I do have a feeling it'll be Zoe, though.It's gonna take a lot of getting used to without Tess and Claudia, but I can't wait for it to be back. It's such a joyous show.
February 11Feb 11 I do love Emma... but she seems a bit over-exposed in the Reality tv world as a presenter - Big Brother/ Celeb Big Brother, The Voice, The Circle, Love is Blind UK Edited February 11Feb 11 by ElectroBoy
February 12Feb 12 Yeah Emma Willis is at risk of becoming the next Holly Willoughby. 😂 Zoe would be the right fit for Tess’s role, no?Claudia’s position will be more difficult to fill successfully. It will have to be a female comedian who has her own distinct schtick… my mind runs blank. All I can think of is Jo Brand and Miranda Hart and I don’t think either would suit the role. 🤷Someone like Joanna Lumley would be amazing but I don’t think she live presents ever. 🤷
March 21Mar 21 Author Lots of rumours swirling about the mass cull of pros recently, but Karen now confirmed to not be returning this year (and after what’s happened with the tour, Michelle likely 100% gone too)
March 21Mar 21 Do we know when the hosts will be announced? Maybe the show should be rested for a bit instead...
March 21Mar 21 Author 5 hours ago, lewistgreen said:Do we know when the hosts will be announced? Maybe the show should be rested for a bit instead...Apparently they're still screen-testing a shortlist of names right now, hopefully we have some news soon!
March 26Mar 26 Author Nadiya gone now too (hardly a surprise) and rumours of Rylan and Angela as hosts. Not sure how I'd feel about that as both give the vibe they'd be best suited to Claudia's role and you'd think Zoe Ball is a shoe in for at least one of the roles.
March 26Mar 26 Karen's departure doesn't surprise me too much, as the longest serving pro, neither Nadiya really as she's been paired with duffers more often than not for 8 years now. She's a stunning dancer to watch though so I'll miss her in the group routines! Intrigued to see how much of an exodus this will be.I like Angela but agree, a pairing like Zoe and Rylan is more the kind of duo I would expect for balance of personalities.Apparently it was reported that Fleur and Janette are both being dropped from It Takes Two, for a complete overhaul, but the BBC have since denied it
March 27Mar 27 Author Luba gone too, and Gorka, Neil and Nancy all expected to be gone. This is gonna be unrecognisable when it returns
March 27Mar 27 I dont really understand wby they got rid of so manyLike...ithe audience is going to struggle so much with new hosts to begin with why change the cast this much lol
March 28Mar 28 20 hours ago, HarryGarfield said:I dont really understand wby they got rid of so manyLike...ithe audience is going to struggle so much with new hosts to begin with why change the cast this much lolI agree - they best have a stellar line-up of celebrities because I can’t see this landing with so much change. 😭 Also hopefully the judges all remain - especially Craig!
April 12Apr 12 Bradley Walsh apparently linked with Strictly job, that's why The Chase has been halted
April 28Apr 28 Author Been rumoured for a while now but Gorka has officially left too. The hosts have supposedly been chosen as well!
May 7May 7 BBC NewsStrictly Come Dancing: Five pros to leave the show as lin...Five members of the show's professional line-up, including the long-serving Karen Hauer, are leaving.Appearing in the 2026 series will be:Alexis WarrAmy DowdenAljaz Skorjanec ❤️Carlos GuDianne BuswellJohannes RadebeJowita PrzystalJulian CaillonKai WiddringtonKatya JonesLauren OakleyNancy XuNeil JonesNikita Kuzmin ❤️Vito Coppola ❤️❤️DepartingKaren HauerGorka Marquez 😭Nadiya BychkovaLuba MushtukMichelle Tsiakkas
May 7May 7 Author Feel like it was a given but I’m glad Julian and Alexis are back hopefully both with partners again too!
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