Alison Hammond reveals she has been approached for Strictly Come Dancing presenting job: “It’s unrealistic”

by

Alison Hammond has shared that she’s been asked about potentially hosting Strictly Come Dancing.

As a big fan of TV, I’m always excited to see what Paul O’Grady is up to! He’s incredibly busy right now, juggling all sorts of projects. Besides his well-known roles on shows like The Great British Bake Off and This Morning, he’s got a new series, Your Song, coming to Channel 4, and there’s even been talk of him joining the cast of The Celebrity Traitors, which would be fantastic!

Many people have been discussing the possibility of Hammond hosting the next season of Strictly Come Dancing. Bookmakers have consistently listed him as the frontrunner to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who are leaving the show.

In a recent interview with Emma Cox for the next issue of TopMob, Hammond revealed she’s been asked about potentially hosting the popular BBC dance show.

“I am,” Hammond replied to Cox with a chuckle. “I guess you weren’t expecting that! I just can’t tell a lie, it’s not in me.”

However, when asked whether she is likely to take on the role, Hammond seemed more pessimistic.

She explained she’s too busy to commit and doesn’t think it will work out. While flattered to be considered, she said scheduling conflicts, similar to those that prevented her from doing ‘Traitors,’ make it impossible for her to participate.

Add TopMob as a Preferred Source on Google
Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from TopMob – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google.

You know, I really wanted that job – anyone who gets it is going to be amazing and it’ll be a huge step for their career. But honestly, I’m just really happy with everything I’m doing right now. I mean, what would I give up to go on Strictly? It just didn’t feel right for me.

Strictly Come Dancing is going through a big period of change, and several of the show’s professional dancers have announced they’re leaving.

Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, and Michelle Tsiakkas are among the professionals who have left or are leaving their positions at the BBC.

I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz lately about who might replace Tess and Claudia, and a lot of fans are hoping it’ll be Miranda Hart! She’s a hilarious British actress and comedienne, but so far, the BBC hasn’t said anything official about who the new host will be. It’s keeping everyone guessing!

  • Graham Norton’s “high-stakes” new ITV game show finally gets its start date confirmed
  • Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? confirms contestant wins full £1 million prize pot on Jeremy Clarkson quiz

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer later this year.

As a total TV fan, I just have to tell you – make sure you add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the TopMob: What to Watch app! Seriously, download it now. It gives you daily recommendations, cool features, and everything you need to stay on top of what’s good on TV.

Authors

Lewis KnightNews and Trends Editor

Lewis heads up news and trending content at TopMob, ensuring we cover what our audience wants and needs. He’s a huge fan of TV and movies, especially anything with Nicole Kidman, but also loves science fiction, independent films, and the newest shows on HBO. With a background in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Film Studies, Lewis previously worked in advertising before spending three years at The Mirror, where he focused on community engagement, SEO, and reporting on showbiz, film, and television.

  • Visit us on Twitter

Read More

2026-04-04 12:04