Katy Brand's Strictly Bombshell, New Hosts in the Mix

0:00On April 20, comedian Katie Brand just dropped a bombshell on Instagram about her time on the Strictly Come, dancing Christmas special back in 2012. She says producers tried feeding her lame jokes for her interview video, like claiming she lives to make people laugh or confusing the V&E's waltz. With a biscuit, partnered with Anton Dubeki, she finished near the bottom but stood her ground and refused to say any of it. She also shouted out Dame Sheila Hancock, who was 93 at the time, and dancing with Ian Wade. Producers pushed Sheila to call the show the role of her dreams, but the legend shut it down by saying she'd already played Lady Macbeth. Katie's sharing this now to inspire folks to own their own message, no matter the pressure. This throwback critique hits as Strictly shakes up its lineup. Claudia Winkerman and Test Daily stepped away last year, so BBC bosses are hunting fresh hosts to keep the vibe alive. Right now, they're running secret auditions in London through the end of the week.

1:00Nine big names, like Rylin Clark, Alison Hammond, Bradley Walsh, Zoe Ball and others are testing chemistry with judges, alive band and strict, non-disclosure agreements. Their mixing pairs may be even a trio to find the perfect spark. Bosses hope to lock in choices soon, blending star power with that classic Strictly Magic, while stories like Katie's remind everyone behind the. Lamar, it's all about staying true. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates.