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Rylan Clark new favourite to host Strictly Come Dancing

Rylan Clark new favourite to host Strictly Come Dancing

Rylan Clark is reportedly the new favourite to host Strictly Come Dancing. The 37-year-old presenter – who shot to fame when he competed on rival show The X Factor and also hosted Strictly’s spin-off It Takes Two between 2019 and 2023 – is said to have been invited to an audition, where he will be paired with potential female co-hosts, including Irish broadcaster Angela Scanlon, who competed on the Latin and ballroom show three years ago. A source told the Daily Mail: “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. “Rylan isn’t like that at all. Plus, he absolutely loves the show and the viewers already love him.” Sources close to Rylan insisted he would “bite the BBC’s hand off” to …

Strictly bosses torn between Bradley Walsh, Rylan Clark or Johannes Radebe

Strictly bosses torn between Bradley Walsh, Rylan Clark or Johannes Radebe

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are torn between Bradley Walsh, Rylan Clark or Johannes Radebe to present the show. The trio are in the running to be one of the people to replace departed co-presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on the BBC One dance show as TV bosses are keen to have a male presenter for the first time since Sir Bruce Forsyth. A source 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, which was a very popular format. “The show’s executive producers feel Bradley has a similar style to Bruce — he can tell jokes, sing and has lots of charisma. “Rylan has a massive fanbase and used to host Strictly spin-off It Takes Two, while Johannes offers expertise.” Show bosses are said …