Strictly Come Dancing professional Anton Du Beke has emerged as the frontrunner to take over as host of the BBC show, following speculation that Sir Bruce Forsyth may be stepping down. Bookmakers Paddy Power have placed odds of 6/4 on the dancer replacing the veteran presenter.
Rumours about Forsyth's future on the programme were fuelled by recent comments from BBC One controller Charlotte Moore. She revealed that talks with the 86-year-old star are scheduled for next month, stating: 'He is not young and has missed a couple of programmes. So it is really important to have that conversation.'
Other potential candidates include Graham Norton, who is at 4/1, and Claudia Winkleman, currently the host of the Sunday results show, with odds of 8/1 to expand her role. However, Du Beke remains the clear favourite to take over the main hosting duties.
