Holly Willoughby is reportedly favourite to take the Strictly Come Dancing presenting job.
And though names like Rylan Clark, Zoe Ball, Janette Manrara and Fleur East have been suggested, Heat magazine report it’s basically confirmed Holly will take the job.
“It’s not official yet, but it’s a pretty much done deal that Holly will be the next host,” a source told the mag.
“She loves the Strictly team and can’t wait to get stuck in.
“She knows she has some big shoes to fill – she’s a huge fan of both Claudia and Tess. But she’s up to the challenge and knows she’ll make the producers proud.”
It comes after that the MailOnline reported Peter Fincham, who was BBC One Controller from 2005 to 2008, hinted he’d been told Holly would take the coveted role.
“My hairdresser also cuts the hair of a well-known channel controller,” he said. “What’s said in Harry’s the hairdresser stays in Harry’s. But he says with great confidence that Holly Willoughby will take over.”
The Standard has contacted the BBC for comment.
Zoe Ball recently revealed she’d like to do the job on her Dig It podcast with fellow broadcaster Jo Whiley.
“I thought it was such a shocker for everyone - we were all like, what? My phone was going beep, beep!” she said of learning the news. “What? Why did you not tell me this was happening?' It's like, ‘I didn't know! Why would I know?’”
“I just want to say to the girls, bravo. I think they're both fab and they're going to be a tough act to follow on that show,” she added of the show’s departing presenters.
But when Jo asked her directly: “Would you like to do it?”
Zoe admitted: “I think everyone would like to do that job. It's an amazing job. It's the best Saturday night show.
“When I'm watching Ellie dancing with Vito or Lewis and Katya and Alex and JoJo.... they're just so amazing. It still brings so much joy to people's lives, that show. Whoever takes over will have the best gig in the world.”
