Overview
- Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly confirmed in October that they will leave Strictly at the end of the current series.
- Asked at the Winter Wonderland preview in Hyde Park, Willoughby said, "At the moment, I'm just having a lovely time at home watching Strictly."
- TV producer Peter Fincham shared unverified salon gossip claiming with "great confidence" that Willoughby will take over.
- Dermot O'Leary stated he is not in talks to join the programme as a presenter.
- Katya Jones backed Janette Manrara as a strong choice to replace Claudia Winkleman and did not rule herself out.