Zoe Ball addresses speculation about Strictly host role

• Zoe Ball has addressed speculation that she could become a new host of Strictly Come Dancing, stating she would "love" to take on the role.
• The former Radio 2 star is considered a frontrunner following the announcement that long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman would depart the series.
• Ball, who previously hosted the spin-off show It Takes Two for a decade, clarified that she has not yet had any official conversations about the position.
• Her father, Johnny Ball, had previously indicated in December 2025 that she was in contention for the role, with a decision expected in the spring.
• Other celebrities rumoured to be in the running include Alan Carr, Amanda Holden, Rylan, Vernon Kay, Paddy McGuinness, Stacey Dooley, Fleur East, and Janette Manrara.

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Zoe Ball says she’d ‘love’ to host Strictly Come Dancing after mounting speculation