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Alan Carr Plays Down Strictly Hosting Talk, Says He Hasn't Been Approached

He says the live Saturday night role feels too nerve-racking.

Overview

  • Carr confirms his name is being mentioned for the Strictly vacancy but says he has not spoken to the BBC or received a formal approach.
  • Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are set to leave after the Christmas Special, creating one of TV’s most scrutinised presenting openings.
  • Fresh off winning The Celebrity Traitors, Carr says job offers have surged but he is unsure he could "do Strictly justice."
  • He is promoting series three of his semi‑autobiographical sitcom Changing Ends, which returns Sunday 23 November on ITV1 and ITVX.
  • Replacement talk remains speculative, with bookmakers and media tipping names such as Zoe Ball, Holly Willoughby, Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton.