Fleur East has confessed she has been lying to herself about being content with missing out on the vacant Strictly Come Dancing presenter role. The singer, who previously appeared on the show and hosted its spin-off It Takes Two, opened up on her Hits Radio Breakfast Show on Wednesday.
Speaking to co-hosts Will Best and James Barr, East admitted she had initially claimed she was happy for whoever got the job, following the surprise departure of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. However, she revealed: 'I've kind of lied to myself that I'd be all right with not doing it or not being considered for the job. But I'm kind of bothered...'
East said she had allowed herself to consider the possibility of hosting the main show, but never fully went there. She added: 'I think it's okay to admit that being faced with the opportunity of such an incredible job... when you're within touching distance of something like that, and even considering it for a minute, I never allowed myself to really go fully there.'
While no official announcement has been made, it is believed Emma Willis will take on the role, alongside professional dancer Johannes Radebe. A source told The Sun that Radebe performed well in chemistry tests and would be the perfect partner for Willis, though his exact presenting role is being finalised.
