Strictly Come Dancing 'shortlist nine presenters' as they 'battle it out' in rehearsal

Strictly Come Dancing 'shortlist nine presenters' as they 'battle it out' in rehearsalStrictly Come Dancing bosses are believed to have shortlisted nine presenters to take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, with auditions said to be happening this weekCommentsTVDaniel Bird Assistant Celebrity and Entertainment Editor06:38, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesRylan Clark and Emma Willis have been tipped to take on the role(Image: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)Strictly Come Dancing's new hosts are said to be auditioning this week. After hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced their unexpected departure last year, bosses have been scrambling to find replacement hosts for the BBC show.‌However, it's now claimed that nine possible presenters have been shortlisted to take over from Daly and Winkleman. Reports claim that the shortlisted stars are being summoned to a secret location in London this week.‌Reports claim that those in the running will go head-to-head during a full-scale rehearsal for the show, complete with a full judging panel and a live band. Since Tess and Claudia announced their exit, a string of top names has been linked to the job, but BBC bosses have remained quiet about who could take the role.‌3View 3 ImagesClaudia Winkleman and Tess Daly bowed out of the show last year(Image: PA)3View 3 ImagesAngela Scanlon's name has also been thrown into the mix(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)It's said that between today and Friday, nine famous faces will go through auditions and chemistry tests to discover who will front the popular show. Those taking part have reportedly signed non-disclosure agreements, preventing them from sharing the news.A source said: "It's not just about reading autocue. They'll be looking at how people work together and humour is a massive part of it. There's everything to play for." It's reported that Strictly's executive producer, Sarah James and the BBC&#x...