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Bradley Walsh and Alex Jones 'in discussions' to host Strictly Come Dancing
Bradley Walsh and Alex Jones are leading candidates to succeed Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as hosts, with the BBC aiming to refresh the show for 2026.
- Soon, The Chase host Bradley Walsh and The One Show's Alex Jones are reportedly in talks to host Strictly Come Dancing, replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman who announced they would leave.
- BBC leaders plan a visual and personnel refresh to accompany the hosts' exit as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they planned to leave together and said now felt like the right time.
- A source told The Sun that `Alex and Bradley are both the favourites to take over from Tess and Claudia`, with bosses praising Walsh's wisecracks and Jones's calm live experience after 15 years on The One Show.
- Producers of Strictly Come Dancing say the studio, music and judges will remain as fans suggest Emma Willis, Dermot O'Leary and Rochelle Humes as replacements.
- Insiders say talks are at an early stage but are viewed positively, with Janette Manrara, Fleur East, Zoe Ball, Rylan Clark and Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins also in the frame.
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Strictly in 'final talks' with Alex Jones and Bradley Walsh to take over as presenters - The Mirror
The BBC show is searching for two new presenters after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they would be stepping down at the end of this series, with their final episode airing on Christmas Day
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