Rylan Clark is reportedly facing a major obstacle in his potential bid to host Strictly Come Dancing, as his other BBC commitments may clash with the show's demanding schedule. The broadcaster is seeking new presenters after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down at the end of the last series.
Among the names in the running are Rylan, Zoe Ball, and Graham Norton. However, a source told The Sun that Rylan's show Dating Naked UK is returning for a third series, which could conflict with Strictly's filming timeline. 'It's hard to see how he will film both,' the source said, noting that planning for Dating Naked is in early stages and a full shoot before August is unlikely.
Bookmakers also tip Rylan as favourite to take over Zoe Ball's Drivetime show on BBC Radio 2, after Ball was announced as Scott Mills' replacement on the breakfast show. Strictly's hosting commitments run from August through to the end of the year.
Daly and Winkleman announced their departures with emotional messages. Daly reflected on '21 unforgettable years,' while Winkleman said she believed 'it's best to leave a party before you're fully ready to go.' The new hosts are expected to be announced soon.
