Overview
- Multiple outlets report Wednesday that Josie Gibson is in advanced talks to join Strictly Come Dancing for a September relaunch.
- The BBC and Gibson’s representatives have not confirmed the reports, with publications saying they have requested comment.
- The claims come from unnamed sources first quoted by the Sun and then repeated by the Daily Mail, the Mirror, and Bristol Live.
- Coverage says producers want a fresh start after recent controversies and view Gibson’s down-to-earth style as a good fit for the reboot.
- Reports of the overhaul also cite several professional dancers being dropped and long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepping away.