Strictly Come Dancing Hosting Role Declined by Television Duo
In a surprising turn of events, television personalities Alan Carr and Amanda Holden have definitively ruled themselves out of contention for the coveted Strictly Come Dancing hosting positions. The popular BBC programme has been searching for new presenters since the departure of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly last year, creating significant speculation within the entertainment industry.
Podcast Confirmation Ends Months of Speculation
The duo made their position clear during a recent appearance on the Table Manners podcast with hosts Jessie and Lennie Ware. When directly questioned about whether they would be presenting Strictly together, Alan Carr responded unequivocally: "No, we said no ages ago." This statement follows Amanda Holden's previous comments on her Heart Breakfast show where she stated: "I want to say now that me and Alan are 100 per cent not doing Strictly."
Despite being flattered by the consideration, both entertainers have confirmed their decision to pursue alternative projects. Alan Carr, who gained renewed popularity through his successful appearance on Celebrity Traitors in December, reportedly faced scheduling conflicts between the Strictly commitment and his upcoming stand-up tour.
Unconventional Career Direction Hinted
During their podcast conversation, the pair hinted at a highly unusual potential career move that could prove financially lucrative. The discussion emerged when Alan Carr joked about potentially moving into content creation for the subscription platform OnlyFans, specifically mentioning he might showcase his feet, claiming: "I've got lovely feet."
Amanda Holden responded with surprising seriousness, suggesting: "There would be a market for that. I keep thinking we should do feet because you can earn a fortune." When questioned about her own suitability for such content, she humorously described her feet as resembling "sausages that have been hit by a mallet," according to her husband's assessment.
Renovation Success and Chat Show Possibilities
The television personalities have successfully branched into property renovation programming in recent years, creating a popular franchise that began with Amanda and Alan's Italian Job. Their format involves purchasing properties for nominal sums, renovating them extensively, and selling them for profit, with proceeds benefiting charities including Children in Need and Comic Relief.
Their property journey has taken them from Sicily to northern Tuscany in Italy, then to Andalusia in Spain, and most recently to Corfu for Alan and Amanda's Greek Job. Amanda Holden revealed their Greek connection stems from regular family holidays to the country with her husband Chris Hughes and their daughters.
Separately, Alan Carr addressed speculation about reviving his popular Chatty Man series, which originally aired on Channel 4 between 2009 and 2017. While acknowledging the idea would be appealing, he clarified that no formal approaches have been made regarding the chat show's return.
Established Television Careers Continue
Both entertainers maintain significant television commitments alongside their potential new ventures. Amanda Holden continues her long-running role as a judge on ITV's Britain's Got Talent, while Alan Carr's stand-up comedy career remains active with touring commitments. Their collaborative renovation series has established them as a successful television partnership outside their individual projects.
The decision to decline Strictly Come Dancing represents a conscious career choice for the duo, who appear focused on developing their existing successful formats while exploring unconventional new opportunities that align with their distinctive comedic partnership.
