Overview
- Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly confirmed in a joint statement that they will depart Strictly Come Dancing after the current series.
- Bookmakers have installed Zoe Ball as the early favourite, pointing to her It Takes Two pedigree and quoting prices around 2-1 in some markets.
- Alan Carr has moved up the odds following the Celebrity Traitors finale, with several firms shortening his price for a presenting role.
- Other priced contenders include Janette Manrara and Fleur East, along with Rylan Clark, Roman Kemp, Alex Scott and Emma Willis.
- Betting markets remain fluid with frequent reshuffles of favourites, and the BBC has made no announcement on successors.