Strictly Come Dancing pro suggests 'perfect' role for Alan Carr on the back off his Celebrity Traitors win
After his dazzling star turn on The Celebrity Traitors…
Strictly Come Dancing fans are still reeling after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they’re stepping down as hosts. The news has left two glittering vacancies up for grabs. Now, one former pro has said that Alan Carr could be in the running for the Strictly roles.
Following his big success on The Celebrity Traitors, Alan Carr’s name has quickly shot to the top of the rumoured replacement list. But not everyone’s convinced he’s the right fit for both roles.
Former Strictly pro Ola Jordan said that while she can picture Alan Carr taking over from Claudia. This is thanks to his quick wit and cheeky charm. But she just can’t see him filling Tess’s shoes on the iconic ballroom show.
Why Alan Carr won’t take over Tess Daly’s Strictly role
Speaking to TVGuide’s sister site Entertainment Daily, Ola weighed in on who she thinks could replace Tess and Claudia.
Asked about Alan taking over, fresh from his Celebrity Traitors win, she said: “I’m not really sure, to be honest, but I think he’d be fun. He’s very funny and full of personality, so I could definitely see him fitting into the show.”
Ola said she doesn’t see Alan “taking Tess’ role” but perhaps moving into ‘Claudia’s area’. This could mean Alan spends time backstage with the stars.
She added: “I think that would really suit him.”
Ola weighs in on Couple’s Choice backlash
Talk also turned to this year’s competition, and growing backlash over the Couple’s Choice routines. This coming weekend, La Voix will be performing hers, with viewers claiming it’s been timed so that she makes it through to Blackpool.
So what did Ola think of Balvinder Sopal’s, which was accompanied by a moving story about her late mum?
“When I heard that Balvinder was going to do a Bollywood-style Couple’s Choice, I had a feeling she’d be safe. Those routines tend to go down really well with the audience, they’re upbeat and emotional, so people love them,” she said.
“And of course, with the VT about her mum, that really touched people’s hearts. I do think that helped her. I wasn’t surprised at all that she wasn’t in the bottom two,” Ola added.
However, Ola doesn’t think Balvinder will make it through this week. “I think it’s probably her time to go next,” she said sadly.
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Vicky and Kai ‘earned those marks’
Ola also jumped to the defence of Vicky Pattison and her pro partner Kai Widdrington after some viewers claimed the 10s they received for their stunning Tango weren’t deserved.
The former Strictly star insisted Vicky’s performance more than earned those top marks, praising her improvement week after week and the chemistry she’s built with Kai on the dancefloor.
Ola explained: “I think she did deserve her scores. You have to remember, there are a lot of contestants with dance training this year, and Vicky isn’t one of them.”
She went on to say Vicky did an “amazing job”, and complimented how hard she and Kai worked on their Tango.
“It paid off,” Ola added. “I think she earned those marks; it wasn’t over the top for me.”
