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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

Zoe Ball relieved not to be Strictly Come Dancing presenter

  • Zoe Ball has expressed her relief and happiness that she was not chosen to be a new presenter for Strictly Come Dancing , stating she "doesn't need to have a facelift now".
  • The radio host , 55, was among those considered to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on the BBC series.
  • Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe were recently revealed as the new faces of the show.
  • Ball described the audition process as a "fun time" and praised the chosen trio, calling their hiring the "right decision" and expressing she is "thrilled" for them.
  • The new presenters, Willis, Widdicombe, and Radebe, have all shared their excitement and honour at joining the iconic dance competition, with Radebe rumoured to be taking on a "roving reporter" role.

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