After months of ready with bated breath, Emma Willis is reportedly the frontrunner to host Strictly Come Dancing when it returns this autumn.
Ever since long-time co-hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down from BBC’s flagship actuality present on the finish of 2025, the query of who will take over has been on everybody’s lips.
In keeping with experiences, the nationwide broadcaster had narrowed the shortlist right down to a shortlist of ten individuals, with a rigorous audition course of involving display and chemistry checks.
Main TV stars together with Alison Hammond and Rylan Clark are stated to be within the operating with media personalities comparable to former It Takes Two presenter Zoe Ball, Angela Scanlon and, unexpectedly, comic Josh Widdecombe rising as high selections for the gig.
Now a supply has claimed that Massive Brother icon Emma has stunned BBC bosses with a powerful chemistry take a look at, proving she is a ‘secure pair of palms’ who’s already a ‘family title’.
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The insider continued to The Solar: ‘…The BBC is aware of it’s going to do its job properly.
‘She can be extremely widespread with audiences and can fulfill the position to perfection. She was completely thrilled to be supplied the job.”
The supply claimed she plans to just accept the supply, concluding: ‘Strictly is among the greatest reveals on tv and the boldness of the brand new period is one thing Emma feels extremely proud and humbled by.’
The BBC has beforehand said: ‘Plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will probably be confirmed sooner or later.’
The mom of three, 50, has in depth expertise internet hosting a few of the greatest reveals round, together with Massive Brother, Superstar Massive Brother and, most not too long ago, Love Is Blind UK with husband Matt, which has been a certifiable hit.
If it is true about Strictly, the query stays who will probably be on the dance ground together with her. Former Radio 2 presenter Zoe is alleged to be a powerful contender.
Followers have been much more satisfied she was near touchdown the gig after she adopted en masse with all of the returning execs and judges following the BBC’s announcement final week, commenting beneath the submit on social media.
In the meantime, an insider instructed The Solar that 43-year-old comic Josh was impressed along with his ‘razor sharp’ audition, making him a powerful contender.
“Josh blew the producers away along with his deadpan, witty banter. He’s family-friendly, has fronted a number of reveals and loves Strictly,” a supply beforehand stated.
If Joush wins the job, he’ll turn into the primary male presenter since Sir Bruce Forsyth.
The BBC confirmed final week that the brand new execs (following the sacking of 5 skilled dancers) can be introduced nearer to the brand new season, that means all the main focus is now on who the brand new presenters will probably be.
Elsewhere, hypothesis additionally continues over the destiny of Strictly spin-off present, It Takes Two, after experiences that it will be was a visible podcast.
Metro has contacted the BBC and Emma Willis’ consultant for remark.
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