Josie Gibson Joins Strictly Come Dancing

0:00On April 1, Josie Gibson, the 41-year-old, this morning presenter, is in advance talks to join this year's strictly-come-dancing as the first celebrity contestant. The BBC show kicks off in September with a fresh vibe after dropping several pro-dancers and bosses see her down-to-earth style as the perfect spark. Sources say the BBC has chased Josie for years, missing out three years back when she picked I'm a celebrity instead. Now they're pushing hard, betting her warm personality will click with fans amid talks of swapping long-time hosts, test daily, and Claudio Winkelman. She burst onto screens winning Big Brother back in 2010 with the biggest public vote ever, then climbed to regular this morning gigs. Co-hosting with folks like Ben Shepherd and Alison Hammond. Last year, she hit fourth on I'm a celebrity after a Big Bidding War. Lately, Josie's opened up about the grind as a single mom to seven-year-old Reggie, calling herself stressed and juggling part-time work to stay close.

1:00To home in the West Country. She's even living in a caravan during house renovations, prioritizing family over full-time fame. Word is, this strictly move could be her big-balance glitz on the dance floor while keeping life real. Keep an eye out, her steps might just steal the season. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.