Former Strictly Come Dancing choose Bruno Tonioli insists that solely girls ought to exchange Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as hosts of the favored BBC present.
Bruno Tonioli’s Stance on New Hosts
The 70-year-old dancer, who served on the judging panel from the present’s debut in 2004 till 2019, emphasizes the distinctive dynamic created by the 2 feminine presenters. “I feel it will likely be higher for them to seek out two girls to interchange Tess and Claudia as a result of what I favored is that you simply had these two girls holding the present,” Tonioli acknowledged. “It was empowering to observe and that is what Strictly needs to be. Having Tess and Claudia collectively on the present made it fairly particular.”
Daly and Winkleman stepped down after 20 years on the finish of the latest sequence in December, sparking ongoing hypothesis about their successors.
Rumors of a Male Co-Host
Studies point out producers plan to display screen check male candidates within the coming weeks to pair with a feminine host and refresh the format. Names in competition embody Rylan Clark, Bradley Walsh, {and professional} dancer Johannes Radebe.
Bradley Walsh attracts comparisons to the late Bruce Forsyth for his humor, singing means, and charisma. Rylan Clark boasts a big fanbase and beforehand hosted the Strictly spin-off It Takes Two. Johannes Radebe brings deep experience from his time as a professional dancer.
Different Prime Contenders and Betting Odds
Emma Willis and Zoe Ball additionally rank extremely amongst potential hosts. Emma, 50, not too long ago assumed Zoe’s BBC Radio 2 afternoon slot after simply seven months. Zoe, 55, has expressed enthusiasm for the position and hosted It Takes Two till 2021.
Present betting odds from Coral checklist Zoe Ball as the favourite at 1-4, with Emma Willis shut behind at 4-5. Coral spokesperson John Hill famous, “Emma Willis is proving highly regarded in our subsequent Strictly Come Dancing host betting. Our newest odds counsel Willis and Zoe Ball lead the race to interchange Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.”
Extra candidates embody Rylan Clark (3-1), Fleur East (4-1), Janette Manrara (4-1), Hannah Waddingham (5-1), Roman Kemp (5-1), Holly Willoughby (6-1), Alesha Dixon (8-1), Scott Mills (8-1), and Stacey Dooley (8-1).
