Alison Hammond Declines Strictly Come Dancing Hosting Opportunity
Alison Hammond has confirmed she was offered a presenting role on Strictly Come Dancing but turned it down. The presenter said scheduling conflicts and existing commitments made the job impossible.
Why she declined
Hammond told Radio Times that she was approached about the vacant role. She said she was flattered but too busy to accept.
She cited clashes with other projects, including commitments to The Great British Bake Off and an upcoming Channel 4 show, Your Song. Hammond added that she could not find anything to drop to take the job.
Current projects and timing
The presenter rose to fame on Big Brother and now co-hosts This Morning. She also appears on Bake Off and is lined up for Your Song.
A photo of Hammond was taken in February 2026 by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images. The scheduling pressures relate to these overlapping roles and a separate show, Traitors.
Other names linked to the role
- Zoe Ball has been mentioned and said Daly and Winkleman would be a tough act to follow.
- Broadcasters Rylan and Fleur East have also been mooted as possibilities.
- Janette Manrara, current host of the spin-off It Takes Two, said the role would be a dream.
Comments from potential hosts
In January, Zoe Ball told The Times she would love the job but would watch whoever hosts. Manrara told Woman and Home that presenting Strictly is a dream for anyone in her field.
Show context and next steps
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced last year they were stepping down as Strictly hosts. The BBC series has faced scrutiny in recent years.
Strictly Come Dancing airs annually on BBC One and will return later this year. Speculation over the new presenting team continues.
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