Brendan Cole has said he’s worried about the future of Strictly Come Dancing after the BBC announced the three new hosts of the series.
Earlier this month, Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe were announced as the stars taking over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
However, ex-pro dancer Brendan is worried about what it means for the future of the show, admitting that he’d have gone with Strictly judge Anton Du Beke as the lead host.
Anton Du Beke should’ve been the lead presenter, Brendan Cole reckons (Credit: BBC)
‘Anton should’ve been the lead Strictly host’
Speaking to Sky Vegas, Brendan shared his reaction to the news that Emma, Johannes and Josh will be filling Tess and Claudia’s shoes.
And, it seems, the announcement sparked concerns over what it means for the future of the show, with Brendan insisting Anton Du Beke would’ve been a better pair of hands to steady the ship.
“I probably would have gone with Anton Du Beke as the lead host,” said Brendan. “He feels like the natural fit because he understands the DNA of Strictly better than almost anyone.
“He’s been part of the show for years, he knows ballroom and Latin inside out, and he understands the contestants and the pressure they’re under.”
Brendan added that he thinks Emma Willis is “an excellent presenter and could bring something fresh to the programme”. However, he’d have “preferred to see her in more of Claudia’s role, while Anton led the main presenting side of the show”.
Moving Johannes Radebe from pro dancer to presenter may prove to be a wrong move, Brendan warned. And he doesn’t exactly have high hopes for Josh Widdicombe, either.
Johannes, Emma and Josh were recently named as the new Strictly hosts (Credit: BBC)
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