Strictly Come Dancing odds: who will replace Claudia and Tess?

strictly come dance host claudia winkelmann And Tess Daly has announced They will leave the show after the current series – and bookmakers are already sharing predictions about the most likely contenders to replace him.

Daly, 56, has hosted the show for 21 years, while Winkleman, 53, joined the main show as a co-presenter in 2014, having previously hosted the Sunday night results show.

Follow the latest updates as Winkleman and Daly step down as hosts

“We love working as a duo and hosting strictly “This has been an absolute dream. We were always going to go together and now feels like the right time,” the pair said in a statement.

“We’re going to really enjoy this amazing series and we want to say a massive thank you to the BBC and everyone who works on the show. They’re the most brilliant team and we’ll miss them every day.”

Here are all the broadcast stars who punters think could replace these two in the BBC dancing competition for the next series.

radio 2 presenter zoe ball Is the 2-1 favorite to be booked to present the show. Ball previously hosted the show’s companion program it takes two Live tours held from 2011 to 2021, as well as in 2011 and 2015.

“Zoe is no stranger to ball strictly family, and we make former it takes two host favorites to replace Tess Daly Next year,” said Coral’s John Hill. Meanwhile, Ladbrokes Puts the Stars at 4-1.

Ball went down from his radio 2 breakfast show hole Six years later in 2024, and currently presents Saturday lunchtimes on the same channel.

Janet Manrara and Fleur East

the current it takes two presenter Janet Manrara, who was a strictly Pro dancer from 2013 to 2021, and Fleur East, who competed in the second series of x factorare backed with odds of 3-1 and 4-1 respectively.

Meanwhile, Ladbrokes puts strictly Both of them took command of the show by 3-1 and 2-1.

rylan clarke

pre season nine x factor Competitors and broadcasters rylan clarkewho also hosted it takes two Is 5-1 from 2019 to 2022 Corral said he’s seen some “early support” for becoming a star strictly host.

as well as it takes twoclarke came forward Big Brother’s side From 2013 to 2018, and appears regularly this morning To cover permanent hosts.

stacey dooley

Journalist Stacey Dooley, Who won in 2018 strictly series with her current husband Kevin Cliftonhas been earmarked by Ladbrokes as a potential star to take over the show at odds of 4-1.

Dooley rose to fame as a participant in the 2008 documentary series blood, sweat and t-shirtShe appeared in several documentaries, including face to face with isis And migrant children in crisis,

Roman Kemp

Ladbrokes names Capital FM breakfast host a show Presenter Roman Kemp as early favorite to take over fronting strictlyWith odds of 6/4.

The 32-year-old, son of Spandau Ballet composer Martin Kemp, joined Capital Radio in 2014 and gained further recognition with an appearance on the BBC. I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! In 2019.

alex scott

The former Lionesses star turned TV presenter has established herself as a trusted hand at the BBC, mainly covering the broadcaster’s football coverage. he has hosted soccer Center Since 2021 and also regular guest host a showThe 41-year-old is also a former Strictly contestant, finishing an impressive fifth in the 2019 series. Scott’s odds of returning to the ballroom as host are placed at 4/1.

Maya Jama

love island The host will be considered an outsider for the role, having been a popular mainstay on ITV since 2023. However, she worked for the BBC between 2018 and 2020, hosting an eponymous show on Radio 1. As well as Love Island, she also hosts The Masked Singer and is involved in the Sky Sports Bowler League, so she has a lot on her plate and is therefore considered an outsider at 8/1.

stacey solomon

Could Stacey Solomon be an outside choice for the Strictly hosting role? The 36-year-old has established herself as a popular personality since her appearance on UK TV x factor In 2009 and after i am a celebrity in 2010. In addition to presenting several lifestyle shows, some of which were with her husband Joe Swash, Solomon is also a regular panellist on Loose Women. The 36-year-old currently has odds of 7/1.

emma willis

Willis would be an intelligent and very smart person to appoint at the BBC. The 49-year-old has an impressive CV having served as the main host elder brother And celebrity big brother Between 2013 and 2018. She also hosts the BBC’s singing competition The Voice UK And, in 2024, joins Netflix Love is Blind: UK, which she co-hosts with her husband Matt Willis. However, he currently has 10/1 odds, so he is considered an outsider.

alison hammond

Would there be a better and more popular choice as the new Strictly host than Alison Hammond? The 50 year old has presented Great British Bake Off with Noel Fielding since 2023 and is one of the regular hosts on ITV this morningHammond will undoubtedly bring a unique energy and spark of comedy to Strictly, but with 12/1 odds, he is also an outsider for the role.

holly willoughby

With decades of experience, Willoughby would be a very strong contender for the Strictly job. The former This Morning and Dancing on Ice presenter is currently 6/1 odds to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman in the ballroom. The 44-year-old’s most recent jobs include revamping the game show 2024 Absolutely! and netflix Celebrity bear hunt.

Hannah Waddingham

An unexpected choice for the role is actor, singer and TV presenter Hannah Waddingham, who currently has impressive odds of 3/1 for the role. The 51-year-old’s presenting credentials include Eurovision Song ContestNevertheless, she is particularly known more for her acting. ted lasso, benidorm, game of Thrones And Mission: Impossible – The Final ReckoningWaddingham will be no stranger to the glitz and glamor of Strictly and will certainly add some major star power to the show.

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