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Big Brother Host Rumored for Strictly Christmas Special

17 Nov

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Summary

Will Best, 40, may join Strictly Christmas special
AJ Odudu, his Big Brother co-host, previously competed in 2021
Other rumored contestants include TOWIE's Jessica Wright, 40, and Martin Lewis, 53

Big Brother Host Rumored for Strictly Christmas Special

According to recent reports, Will Best, the 40-year-old presenter who co-hosts Big Brother, is being considered for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special. If he joins the lineup, he would be following in the footsteps of his Big Brother co-host, AJ Odudu, who participated in the 2021 season of the show but had to withdraw due to injury.

Other names being touted for the festive edition of the beloved dancing competition include TOWIE's Jessica Wright, 40, financial expert Martin Lewis, 53, and TV personality Angellica Bell, 49. Bosses are said to be "hoping" Will will be a great success, with insiders believing the platform could lead to more work for him from the BBC.

The Christmas special will also mark the final appearance of longtime Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who have decided to step down from their roles after 21 years on the show. Their last appearance together will be on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, which airs on December 25. Potential replacements for the hosting duo include Zoe Ball, Holly Willoughby, Stacey Dooley, and Kevin Clifton.