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Strictly Host Hunt: BBC Reportedly in Final Talks With Bradley Walsh and Alex Jones

The corporation has not confirmed any appointment, leaving competing claims from bookmakers, insiders and ex‑executives.

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.