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Alan Carr and Amanda Holden Confirm They Turned Down Strictly Hosting Offer

BBC bosses are running further screen tests to find successors to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

Overview

  • They revealed on Jessie and Lennie Ware’s Table Manners podcast that they declined the approach, with Carr saying they said no ages ago.
  • Amanda Holden had already told listeners in December that the pair were flattered but would not take the job.
  • The BBC has not announced replacements and is reportedly conducting chemistry tests with shortlisted presenters.
  • Reporting highlights a practical hurdle for Carr, whose extensive 2027 stand-up tour is said to clash with Strictly’s live schedule.
  • Carr and Holden are promoting their BBC series Amanda & Alan’s Greek Job, while Carr dismissed talk of a Chatty Man revival as unsubstantiated.