Overview
- Multiple outlets report that former Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc is being eyed to take over Claudia Winkleman’s Clauditorium role, with sources citing her gentle, humorous style.
- Zoe Ball and Emma Willis are widely reported as the front-runners for the main presenting slot, with insiders describing it as a straight shoot-out for a single position.
- The BBC has not confirmed any appointments and says plans for the 2026 series will be announced in due course.
- Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down after long runs on the show, prompting a broader rethink of the presenting lineup ahead of the show’s expected return later this year.
- Professional dancer Johannes Radebe indicated on The Graham Norton Show that he intends to return, telling the host he will do Strictly for as long as they will have him.