Dermot O’Leary breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing hosting speculation

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8 May 2026 • 1:53 AM MYT

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Dermot O’Leary breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing hosting speculation

Dermot O'Leary, a This Morning presenter, has responded to speculation linking him to a hosting role on Strictly Come Dancing.
The rumours emerged after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced in October that they would be stepping down from the popular BBC series.
O'Leary was questioned about the potential role during an appearance on Good Morning Britain on Thursday, 7 May.
He light-heartedly commented that he had not received any calls regarding the position.
Ultimately, O'Leary admitted that he does not believe the job would be suitable for him.

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