The BBC has reportedly made a decision on who will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as hosts of Strictly Come Dancing, following their departure from the show last year.
According to reports, the decision was reached on Friday, April 24, after a week of secret screen tests. Candidates for the role were tried in various combinations before bosses met to finalise their choice.
A source told The Sun that the final day of auditions was Thursday, with executives sitting down on Friday to make the call. The announcement may be delayed for several weeks while contracts are signed, but the preferred names have reportedly been selected in closed-door meetings.
The insider said the lengthy process was due to the importance of the decision, and that all those who auditioned were anxious to learn the outcome.
Potential hosts who were reportedly in contention include Zoe Ball, Rylan Clark, Alex Jones, Fleur East, Emma Willis, Bradley Walsh and Angela Scanlon. The Manchester Evening News has not independently verified these reports.
