EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: BBC 'secretly lines up Holly for Strictly job'
Former BBC One Controller Peter Fincham claims Holly Willoughby is being considered to host Strictly Come Dancing following the announced departure of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly at the end of this series.
Once the golden girl of ITV, Holly Willoughby, known for her roles on This Morning and Dancing On Ice, may now become the BBC’s new queen of Saturday night television.
Fincham was informed by a reliable media source during a visit to a hair salon. He stated,
“My hairdresser also cuts the hair of a well-known channel controller. What’s said in Harry’s the hairdresser stays in Harry’s. But he says with great confidence that Holly Willoughby will take over.”
If true, this would mark a notable return for Holly, 44, who left This Morning in 2023 after 14 years amid intense public scrutiny.
Earlier in 2023, her long-time co-presenter Phillip Schofield resigned after admitting to an extramarital affair with a young male co-worker and lying about it to ITV’s management and others.
Recent Projects
Since leaving This Morning, Holly has hosted Celebrity Bear Hunt with Bear Grylls on Netflix, although the show was not renewed for a second series.
Author's summary: Holly Willoughby is rumored to be considered for hosting Strictly Come Dancing after leaving This Morning, signaling a potential major comeback to prime-time TV.