Alison Hammond turns down Strictly job as she says 'perfect' TV role is not for her

Alison Hammond turns down Strictly job as she says 'perfect' TV role is not for herAlison Hammond has revealed she was approached by BBC bosses over the Strictly Come Dancing hosting role, but flatly turned them downComments3amSam Elliott-Gibbs Reporter11:11, 06 Apr 2026Updated 11:45, 06 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesAlison Hammond has ruled herself out of two huge shows (Image: Getty Images for the NTA's)Alison Hammond has turned down the chance to host Strictly Come Dancing - and has also rejected Celebrity Traitors.‌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. She has been heavily linked to take over the reins following last year's shocking departure of long-standing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.‌She has now confirmed that she has been approached over taking on a presenting role, but her diary is so jam-packed that she's had to say no. Just last week, she said the job is made for her - but now it seems the opportunity will pass her by because of other commitments.‌Alison has also confirmed we won't be seeing her in the Traitors castle towards the end of the year. The BBC is yet to confirm who is due to take over the reins at the ballroom, or the names lined up to appear on Traitors with some big stars expected at the round table when filming starts in the next few weeks.View 3 ImagesTess and Claudia quit Strictly Come Dancing at the end of 2025(Image: PA)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, went on to tell the publication: "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 everythin...