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Zoe Ball Eager for Strictly Hosting Role

19 Jan

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Summary

Radio star Zoe Ball expressed interest in hosting Strictly Come Dancing.
She previously hosted Strictly's sister show, It Takes Two, for nearly a decade.
Zoe Ball has not yet had official conversations about the hosting position.

Zoe Ball Eager for Strictly Hosting Role

Zoe Ball has publicly expressed her keen interest in taking on the role of host for the BBC's popular ballroom dancing competition, Strictly Come Dancing. The Radio 2 presenter, who previously hosted the show's sister program, 'It Takes Two,' from 2011 to 2020, shared in a recent interview that a part of her would 'love to do it.'

Ball clarified that while she has not engaged in any official conversations regarding the hosting duties, her extensive experience with the Strictly franchise makes her a strong contender. She was a contestant in 2005 and later became a familiar face on 'It Takes Two,' fueling speculation about her potential move to the main show's presenting lineup.

The search for a new Strictly host began after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced their departure in October 2025. Several other personalities have been linked to the position, including Alex Jones and Rylan, but Ball's candid admission highlights her enthusiasm for the iconic weekend series.