Overview
- Multiple outlets report negotiations with Bradley Walsh and Alex Jones are in advanced or "final" stages to succeed Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
- The BBC reiterates its position of "we don't comment on speculation" regarding replacement hosts.
- Former BBC One controller Peter Fincham has publicly tipped Holly Willoughby as a likely choice, a claim presented without official confirmation.
- Bookmaker William Hill has shortened odds to install Emma Willis and Rylan Clark as joint favourites in its market.
- Contestant La Voix has a Wycombe Swan pantomime commitment and is listed to miss the 20 December performance, the same night as the Strictly final.