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Alison Hammond finally addresses Strictly Come Dancing hosting speculation

The This Morning presenter was one of several names linked to take over hosting duties from former show hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

Evening Standard

Alison Hammond reveals she turned down Strictly Come Dancing hosting role

Hammond was one of several names mooted to take over from Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

The Independent UK

Former Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli says a man shouldn’t host the show

The former judge has said he thinks it will be ‘better for them to find two women to replace Tess and Claudia’

Evening Standard

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Strictly Come Dancing’s new presenters: the stars rumoured to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Rumours of who could replace presenters have been circulating for months

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: BBC denies ‘axing’ It Takes Two hosts Fleur East and Janette Manrara

Dancing competition is undergoing significant change ahead of 2026 series

The Independent UK

Rylan Clark 'new favourite to be Strictly host' — but there's a catch

The presenter, 37, is reportedly being lined up to present the show alongside a former Strictly contestant

Evening Standard

Strictly star Aljaž Škorjanec defends BBC’s decision to axe fellow professionals

‘It’s in the best interest of the show,’ dancer says while addressing alleged cast cull

The Independent UK

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Strictly professional quits 2026 tour after being ‘axed’ from series

Tour organisers said they were ‘naturally disappointed’ by the dancer’s decision

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing should be 'rested' after dancer 'bloodbath', says former pro Kristina Rihanoff

The ballroom competition is said to be undergoing a major shake-up after the departure of long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes five pro dancers’ including longest-standing favourite in new series shake-up

The reported changes follow a period of transition for the BBC ballroom show after hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down at the end of the previous season

Evening Standard

BBC bosses 'save Katya Jones following axing of top Strictly talent'

It would make Jones’ 10th year on the series - as other professional dancers have reportedly been cut

Evening Standard

Could TV’s ‘Gold Dust’ couple Tess Daly and Vernon Kay be the answer to a major This Morning shake-up?

Sources report ITV believe Tess and Vernon are what the show has been 'missing' as they show 'serious interest'

Woman & Home

Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova ‘distraught' over axe as three other dancers culled: 'It smacks of ageism'

The show has faced a slew of scandals in recent years, including reports of harassment, drug-taking and backstage affairs

Evening Standard

ITV fire back at claims Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are being lined up to host This Morning

The TV ‘golden couple’ were said to be on the radar of executives if current presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard move on

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes three professional dancers’ from 2026 series

Reported shakeup comes as the broadcaster continues its hunt for a new host

The Independent UK

Claudia Winkleman reveals first peek at new BBC chat show: ‘It might be excruciating’

TV presenter says the BBC made ‘an error’ by giving her a show

Evening Standard

Claudia Winkleman finally reveals the reason she left Strictly Come Dancing

It is not known yet who will replace Winkelman and co-presenter Tess Daly, who both left the show last year

The Independent UK

Claudia Winkleman addresses rumour about Strictly exit: ‘Absolutely not’

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The Independent UK

Claudia Winkleman explains why she decided to quit Strictly Come Dancing

’It occurred to both of us about a year before,’ she said of her and Tess Daly’s decision

The Independent UK

Tess Daly returns to TV for first time since Strictly exit for stint on The One Show

The presenter, 56, left ‘Strictly’ last year after 21 years

The Independent UK

BBC urged to ‘think outside the box’ for Strictly Come Dancing host

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Amanda Holden blasts ‘boring’ list of Strictly 2026 host contenders

‘They're all brilliant people, but come on, think outside the box,’ she said

Evening Standard

Mel Giedroyc 'tipped for Strictly hosting job' to replace Claudia Winkleman for heartwarming reason

The former Bake Off host, 57, is thought to be a favourite to replace Claudia Winkleman after she left Strictly in December

The Independent UK

Ex-Bake Off star ‘being eyed’ to replace Claudia Winkleman’s Strictly role

Former ‘Bake Off’ host is reportedly being considered as Claudia Winkleman’s replacement

Evening Standard

Holly Willoughby 'ruled out' of Strictly hosting job for 'fearful' reason as bosses eye up new contenders

The former This Morning host, 44, had been tipped as a frontunner after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced their departure

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