Zoe Ball has revealed she did not land the coveted gig as host of Strictly Come Dancing and goes by way of the ‘seven phases of grief’.
The previous It Takes Two host was reportedly one of many finalists for the position and went by way of a rigorous audition course of, however has shared that she finally did not get the position.
The affirmation of her destiny comes after The Solar reported that Emma Willis is among the fortunate presenters chosen by the BBC to take over from Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly. We do not know but who the co-host will likely be.
Zoe appeared on her Dig It podcast with Jo Whiley tomorrow, the place she opened up about how powerful the rejection was.
‘I did not perceive it, however it’s okay.
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‘I’ve been going by way of the seven phases of grief and rejection over the previous few days.
“No, I did not get it, however I am telling you, if whoever I believe has it, we’re in secure arms and our new hosts will likely be unbelievable.
“I am so glad for them, and hopefully we will speak about it in additional element at a later date,” she stated, in accordance with The Solar.
Zoe is not the one main media persona to face disappointment after the nationwide broadcaster carried out a collection of display screen and chemistry exams to find out the ultimate duo.
The Solar claims Angela Scanlon, Alex Jones and Rylan Clark additionally misplaced, as did actress and comic Miranda Hart and radio DJ Fleur East.
This leaves the likes of Alison Hammond and Josh Widdecombe – who’re believed to have had an unexpectedly spectacular audition – within the operating.
The supply who revealed Huge Brother star Emma has been given the position stated ‘the family title’ was seen as a ‘secure pair of arms’ and can ‘do the job justice’.
The insider continued: “She can also be extremely fashionable with audiences and can fulfill the position to perfection. She was completely thrilled to be provided the job.”
‘Strictly is among the largest exhibits on tv and Emma’s confidence within the new period is one thing that makes Emma really feel extremely proud and humbled.’
The BBC has informed Metro that plans for Strictly 2026 will likely be confirmed in the end.
As soon as each co-hosts are introduced, all that is left to do is locate out who would be the new skilled dancers nearer to the present’s return within the fall.
The recruitment of latest professionals comes after the brutal homicide of 5 beloved dancers: Karen Hauer, Gorka Márquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas.
Up to now, the BBC has confirmed that each one 4 judges will return, together with the remainder of the professionals.
One factor is definite: with It Takes Two reportedly additionally getting a brand new format, September’s flagship collection will likely be very completely different from what we’re used to.
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