All the stars who rejected Strictly hosting job and who's still in the running

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly's replacements are yet to be confirmed, but multiple names are rumoured for the job

by · The Mirror
The much-loved presenter, 51, was a contestant on the BBC Saturday night favourite in 2014 and managed to reach 10th place alongside Aljaž Škorjanec. But Alison has confirmed she had to say no to TV bosses, despite being approached, being of her jam-packed schedule.
She told the latest edition of Radio Times: "I’m so busy, that I’m not sure it [Strictly Come Dancing] is going to happen. It’s unrealistic. I’m so happy they considered me but, like Traitors, I can’t do it because everything clashes."
The This Morning star, who burst onto the scene on Big Brother in 2002, added: "I would have loved to have done it, anybody that gets it, they’re going to land the perfect job. But I’m so happy with everything I’ve got. What would I drop, to do Strictly?"(Image:Mike Marsland, Mike Marsland/WireImagevia Getty Images)
The comedian said it was “an honour” to have his name thrown into the mix off the back of his Celebrity Traitors success. But in January, the Chattyman star said both he and his best mate Amanda Holden had said “no” to the gig “ages ago.”
Alan previously shared his worry about presenting on live TV. He said: “People are so passionate about it and you saw me sweating in the castle when I was a Traitor, imagine me doing live telly with how many million people watching!”(Image:CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Paul Chappells)
In February, Amanda laid out the reasons why she turned down one of the most coveted gigs on British television.
The BGT star told The Mirror: “You see, I am already part of a big show, and I'll happily carry on watching Strictly from the comfort of my lounge, but it takes up too many weekends, I've got to remember that I have children and a husband.
“But I just hope that they still have two females doing it, that's my big thing. They need somebody super funny, and somebody that you wouldn't expect.”(Image:Getty Images)
Holly Willoughby had been one of the hot contenders in the running to host the next series of Strictly Come Dancing. Peter Fincham, who was the director of the BBC from 2005 to 2007, said he is sure that "Holly Willoughby will take over".
But it's since been claimed bosses are looking elsewhere because of her association with disgraced former ITV star Phillip Schofield.
Though Willoughby had nothing to do with the scandal, a source told The Sun: "There was much talk about Holly joining the show. Many think she is brilliant and more than deserving of the role, but the truth is some execs were also fearful. She may be squeaky clean, but she will always have that association with Phillip."(Image:PA)
The Gladiators host ruled himself out of the running because it would "ruin" his weekends. He went as far as detailing what a typical weekend looks like and why he has no time for a new role on the BBC dance contest.
"Here’s a potted version of my winter weekends," he explained. "I come home from the studio on a Friday, have dinner and watch I’m a Celebrity."
Continuing to map out his routine in a chat with the Radio Times, he said: "On Saturday, I’ll watch the football results, have dinner and a pint, watch Strictly, then I’m a Celebrity, and flip back to the BBC for Match of the Day.
"On Sunday I get up late, watch some Columbo, then the football, followed by the Strictly results, then I’m a Celebrity, and then Match of the Day. If I was to host Strictly, it would absolutely ruin my weekend."(Image:ITV)