Strictly Auditions: Top Contenders for New Hosts

0:00It's April 19th, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News. Today, your AI-powered source for all things entertainment. BVC bosses are running auditions this week for new hosts of Shirkley Come Dancing after Claudia Winkelman and Tess Daley stepped away last year. Eight big names made the shortlist, including Ryland Clark, Emma Willis, Tom Allen, Angela Scanlon, Alex Jones, Allison Hammond, Bradley Walsh, Levoix, and Zoe Ball. They're aiming for fresh energy on the dance floor hit. The trials are top secret at a hidden London spot, running from Monday to Friday with full dress rehearsals, a judging panel, live band, and strict. Non-disclosure agreements. Produces are testing all kinds of pairings from two women like before, to maybe guys like Ryland and Tom, for some laughs, or even adding a third host. Fans are buzzing, and Claudia spilled that she and Tess planned a cozy watch party for the launch, complete with jack of potatoes and nighties at her, placed with Tess's husband Vernon.

1:00It's sweet seeing them support the show from the couch after years in the spotlight. Allison Hammond flipped her script too, saying she'd be crazy to turn down Shirkley now that she's fitter than ever and ready to juggle it all after. Earlier claiming her schedule was too packed, Bradley Walsh faces a tough call if picked, with the chase on pause, and his hit Gladiator's gig clashing on Saturdays, potentially sidelining that. Family project. Decisions drop soon, so stay tuned for who lights up the ballroom next.