Alison Hammond was approached about hosting Strictly Come Dancing, according to multiple reports. Earlier this week, she said she was too busy to host and it was unrealistic, but she now says she would not turn down Strictly if offered and wants people to stop talking about it to improve her chances. According to Metro, Alison Hammond described being so busy that she was unsure it would happen, calling it unrealistic, and later said she would have loved to do it but questioned what she would drop.
She also stated that no one would turn down Strictly and urged others to stop discussing it to boost her chances, adding that she is fitter than ever and could do it all. Other potential candidates have responded to the hosting speculation. JB Gill, who participated in Strictly Come Dancing in 2024 as a runner-up and is now a regular presenter on The One Show, said he would absolutely take the job if offered.
Absolutely, why not? You know, I'm part of the BBC family. I'm not going to lie, it's big boots to fill – I definitely would be scared on day one of that job. But I'm very much someone who thrives under pressure and I always want to push myself. I don't want to sit in any comfort zone at any point in my life. I absolutely loved being a contestant, and I think the show is fantastic and brings so much joy to so many people, so if I had the opportunity and the chance to do it, by all means, I'd take it with two hands.
According to Daily Mirror, JB Gill described being part of the BBC family and thriving under pressure, though he would be scared initially. Alan Carr and Amanda Holden said no to the job ages ago, and Bradley Walsh said he won't take it because it would ruin his weekends. According to Daily Mirror, Bradley Walsh described his weekend routine involving football, dinner, and TV shows, implying he prefers to keep his schedule free.
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced their departure from Strictly Come Dancing last year, according to major media. Alison Hammond is currently hosting a new Channel 4 series called Your Song, and her evolving comments have fueled uncertainty about who will be the new hosts and when an announcement will be made. JB Gill's history includes being a runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, partnered with Amy Dowden and Lauren Oakley, and he remains active in television.
On Saturday, I'll watch the football results, have dinner and a pint, watch Strictly, then I'm a Celebrity, and flip back to the BBC for Match of the Day. On Sunday I get up late, watch some Columbo, then the foo