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Alan Carr, Amanda Holden Deny Strictly Offer
29 Jan
Summary
- Richard Osman claims Alan Carr and Amanda Holden never got a Strictly offer.
- Carr and Holden stated they turned down the Strictly co-hosting job.
- BBC has not yet decided on new Strictly presenters, according to insider.
Richard Osman, a former creative director at Endemol UK, has refuted rumors that Alan Carr and Amanda Holden were offered the co-hosting position for Strictly Come Dancing. Carr and Holden had previously stated they declined the role.
Osman explained on his podcast, 'The Rest is Entertainment,' that the suggestions were 'nonsense' and the job was never formally offered to the duo. He indicated that any communication with their representatives was likely preliminary and not a concrete offer.
Long-time presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their departure from Strictly Come Dancing in October 2025, creating a significant hosting vacancy. The BBC has reportedly not yet finalized their decision on who will succeed them.
Osman also mentioned hearing from another source that Bradley Walsh and Alex Jones were rumored to be in contention, though he expressed skepticism. He emphasized that the decision is still open, with various combinations of male and female presenters being considered.
