Overview
- Bookmaker Ladbrokes suspended betting after a surge of wagers on Clark, with his odds shortening from 4-1 to 1-2, though no appointment has been confirmed.
- Reporting says the BBC has invited Clark to screen tests where he will be paired with potential co-hosts such as Angela Scanlon to assess on-air chemistry.
- Insiders argue Clark would be a “ratings winner,” citing his It Takes Two stint from 2019 to 2023 and his BBC Eurovision and Radio 2 presenting work.
- Other names still in the frame, according to multiple outlets, include Alex Jones, Zoe Ball, Bradley Walsh and professional dancer Johannes Radebe.
- Following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s departures, sources say bosses want a totally new pairing with strong chemistry and attention to diversity and audience appeal.