Overview
- Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly confirmed they will leave Strictly Come Dancing after the current series.
- Zoe Ball is an early favourite to take a presenting role, priced at 2-1 by Coral and 4-1 by Ladbrokes, reflecting her It Takes Two experience.
- Esports Bets now lists Alan Carr at around 5-1 for a Strictly hosting role following heightened attention after The Celebrity Traitors finale.
- Other names backed by bookmakers include Janette Manrara, Fleur East, Rylan Clark, Roman Kemp, Emma Willis, Holly Willoughby, Alison Hammond and Hannah Waddingham, with odds varying by outlet.
- Reports of BBC interest in Carr and analyses of Winkleman’s motives from a body-language expert remain speculative and unconfirmed.