Next Strictly Come Dancing Host Odds: Rylan Clark Tipped For Coveted Job
Strictly Come Dancing bosses are still making their minds up about who will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the show's hosts, but some contenders have surged up the market on betting sites in the past few days.
It was previously reported that BBC chiefs were looking to stick with an all-female line-up for the popular show, but that theory looks to have waltzed away.
One of the biggest TV jobs around, a number of names have been mentioned for the role, but who is in the frame?
Rylan Favourite To Step Up
Rylan Clark is the new 5/4 favourite on most betting apps to land the job, and he seems to be the perfect candidate.
He has live TV experience from his time presenting Big Brother's Bit on the Side and This Morning, and he even has Strictly presenting experience on his CV, having hosted the spin-off show It Takes Two from 2019 to 2022, alongside Zoe Ball and then Janette Manrara.
According to the Daily Mail, Rylan is said to have been invited to an audition, where he would be paired with other potential Strictly hosts.
These are said to include Angela Scanlon, who is 6/4 to land the job.
A source recently told the publication: "Rylan has a long-standing association with the show, and Angela has been a contestant.
"But the main thing is they'd be a totally new pairing - no baggage, no former shows, uniquely Strictly.
"On top of that, they want to be sure that an all-female presenting line-up isn't replaced by an old-fashioned male-female duo where the man takes on a dominant role."
Next Strictly Come Dancing Host Odds:
Host | Odds | Probability |
Rylan Clark | 5/4 | 44.4% |
Zoe Ball | 11/8 | 42.1% |
Angela Scanlon | 6/4 | 40% |
Emma Willis | 13/8 | 38.1% |
Alex Jones | 15/8 | 34.8% |
Bradley Walsh | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Johannes Radebe | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Alison Hammond | 3/1 | 25% |
Hannah Waddingham | 4/1 | 20% |
Fleur East | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Janette Manrara | 11/2 | 15.4% |
Holly Willoughby | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Alan Carr | 7/1 | 12.5% |
Amanda Holden | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Ashley Banjo | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Rylan is a huge fan of the show, and hosting the BBC Latin and ballroom series is said to be his "dream job".
According to The Sun on Sunday, Rylan could be paired with a different woman - either Emma Willis or Zoe.
Rylan knows both extremely well after he and Emma (13/8) worked together on Big Brother, and he job-shared with Zoe (11/8) on It Takes Two.
Bradley, Ready To Host Strictly?
The publication has also reported that Gladiators host Bradley Walsh and Strictly pro dancer Johannes Radebe could be in the frame.
A source recently told The Sun on Sunday: "Bradley and Rylan have been tipped for the gig, but Johannes is a new contender.
"All are very keen to land the role and offer a different perspective.
"The intention would be to team the chosen man up with a female. It will be a return to the years when Tess co-hosted with Bruce [Forsyth], which was a very popular format."
Bradley is 2/1 to land the job, and Johannes is a new entry in the new Strictly host betting odds at 5/2.
Others who are thought to be in contention include The One Show presenter Alex Jones (15/8), who has been tipped by Tess' husband, fellow TV presenter Vernon Kay, to fill one of the hosting roles.
Elsewhere, This Morning host Alison Hammond (3/1) and Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham (4/1) have also been linked to the show.
La Voix's Dream Job
It Takes Two co-hosts Fleur East and Janette Manrara are also thought to be in contention to front the main series.
Fleur and Janette are 5/1 and 11/2, respectively, to be promoted, and it was recently reported that bosses might be looking to freshen up the spin-off show.
According to The Sun on Sunday, BBC chiefs are considering a change for the BBC Two show, but nothing has clearly been decided yet.
Next Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two Host Odds:
Host | Odds | Probability |
La Voix | 13/8 | 38.1% |
Angela Scanlon | 7/4 | 36.4% |
Johannes Radebe | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Roman Kemp | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Ellie Taylor | 3/1 | 25% |
Barney Walsh | 4/1 | 20% |
Rose Ayling-Ellis | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Hamza Yassin | 6/1 | 14.3% |
AJ Odudu | 8/1 | 11.1% |
In response to the It Takes Two story, the BBC told The Sun on Sunday: "It is factually incorrect to claim that anyone has been 'axed'."
If the BBC do decide to find a new presenter, or two, for It Takes Two at some point in the future, there is unlikely to be a shortage of stars who want the job.
Drag queen La Voix is the 13/8 favourite for now, and she has made no secret of the fact that she would like to land a Strictly presenting job one day.
La Voix took part in last year's Strictly as a contestant, and she jokingly made a plea for Tess and Claudia's positions during Icons Week.
Claudia then said: "Give it a go, babe - let’s do it now," and she put herself in position in front of the camera to take over hosting duties.
Others likely to be in contention for an It Takes Two role include Angela (7/4) and Johannes (2/1), if they miss out on the main series.
Roman Kemp (5/2) and Ellie Taylor (3/1) are also in with a chance, and if Bradley lands the main show, his son Barney Walsh (4/1) could take over on It Takes Two.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
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