Overview
- The comedian acknowledged his “name is in the hat” for Strictly Come Dancing but stressed he has not spoken to the broadcaster about the vacancy.
- He joked he would be “too sweaty” for live Saturday‑night TV and described the prospect as flattering yet nerve‑racking.
- Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have confirmed they will step down after their final joint appearance on the Christmas special airing December 25.
- The BBC has not announced successors as media and bookmakers float names such as Zoe Ball, Holly Willoughby, Stacey Dooley and others.
- Carr’s profile has surged after winning The Celebrity Traitors and donating the £87,500 prize to Neuroblastoma UK, with his sitcom Changing Ends returning on November 23 on ITV1 and ITVX.