Alison Hammond Declines Strictly Come Dancing Host Offer: “It’s Unrealistic”
Alison Hammond says she was approached about presenting Strictly Come Dancing. She revealed the approach while speaking to Emma Cox for an upcoming Radio Times issue.
Hammond’s response
The presenter confirmed she was asked to take on a hosting role. She described her reaction as surprised and amused.
Hammond added that the chance would be attractive to many. She also said, “It’s unrealistic,” when asked if she could accept the job.
Current commitments
Hammond hosts The Great British Bake Off and appears on This Morning. She also has a new Channel 4 series called Your Song in the pipeline.
She is linked to other formats, including The Celebrity Traitors. Hammond said schedule clashes make a Strictly commitment difficult.
Bookmakers and speculation
Bookmakers had tipped Hammond as a frontrunner after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced departures. The BBC has not confirmed a successor yet.
Miranda Hart has also been named in recent reports as a possible replacement. No official announcement has been made about the main presenting roles.
Changes across the show
Strictly Come Dancing faces wider changes this year. Several long-serving professional dancers are leaving or changing roles.
- Nadiya Bychkova has been confirmed as departing or changing roles.
- Karen Hauer is also among those moving on.
- Michelle Tsiakkas has been listed as leaving or altering her involvement.
When it returns
The show is scheduled to return to BBC One and iPlayer later this year. More casting details should follow ahead of the new series.
Filmogaz.com will monitor developments and report further updates. Readers can expect coverage as broadcasters announce final decisions.
