Zoe Ball has hinted at a 'glamorous' new role as speculation continues over who will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as hosts of Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC Radio 2 presenter was quizzed by Jo Whiley on their podcast Dig It after revealing she was preparing for something she could not yet discuss.
When asked about her upcoming plans, Ball initially said there was 'absolutely nothing going on', before acknowledging her quick denial sounded suspicious. She added: 'Hopefully afterwards, I'll be able to tell you about it all, but obviously at the moment I can't say anything about it.' Whiley pointed out Ball's new hairstyle, to which Ball replied: 'I need to be glamorous for something.'
Ball previously hosted Strictly's spin-off show It Takes Two and has been named among potential successors to Daly and Winkleman, who announced their departure in October 2024 after 14 years. Their final show aired in December 2025, featuring a standing ovation and tributes from the Queen.
Other rumoured candidates include Rylan Clark, Alison Hammond, Bradley Walsh, Emma Willis and Amanda Holden. Former Strictly professional Janette Manrara, who also hosts It Takes Two, said she will 'wait and find out' about a potential new presenting role, adding: 'Everyone at the moment is a bit on standby.'
