Strictly Contestant Throws Hat in the Ring for Top Presenting Job
The world of Strictly Come Dancing is abuzz with speculation about who will take over the hosting duties following the announcement that Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are stepping away from the hit BBC dance contest. In a surprising twist, current contestant La Voix has publicly thrown her name into the hat for the coveted role, revealing ambitions that extend beyond winning this year's Glitterball trophy.
From Dance Floor to Autocue: La Voix's Audition
The drag artist, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, recently found herself at the bottom of the leaderboard after performing a Foxtrot with professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec, receiving a score of 29 from the judges. However, her sights are set on a different prize. Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, La Voix declared the Strictly gig to be "any TV presenter’s dream role" and stated her intention to "audition on a weekly basis" to be considered.
Her campaign may have already begun. During a recent episode, La Voix stepped in to read from the autocue, introducing her own Alice In Wonderland-themed performance in place of Tess Daly. The moment was a resounding success, with Daly herself praising, "Nailed it!" This impromptu audition did not go unnoticed by the viewing public, who quickly took to social media to endorse her for the job.
Dream Co-Host and Fan Backing
La Voix didn't stop at announcing her own candidacy; she also named her ideal partner for the role. She revealed that her dream co-host would be comedian Alan Carr, joking that their pairing would be "absolute chaos." She expressed a desire to shake up the dynamic of the post-dance interviews, giving contestants and professionals a moment to "bite back" at the judges' comments.
This ambition is strongly supported by Strictly's loyal fanbase. After her on-air presenting moment, viewers flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter) with comments such as "GIVE LA VOIX THE BLOODY PRESENTING JOB!" and "I adore La Voix... she's definitely after Tess's job." This groundswell of public opinion adds significant weight to her unexpected bid for one of British television's most high-profile presenting positions.
