Amanda Holden, Alison Hammond, Holly Willoughby and Rylan Clark
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BBC shares statement as the 10 presenters battling it out to host Strictly are ‘named’ ahead of ‘chemistry testing day’

The BBC will host a “chemistry test” day next month to decide the new presenters of Strictly Come Dancing, it’s been reported.

As Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host their penultimate live show tonight (December 13), reports claim the BBC has drawn up a shortlist of Britain’s brightest presenting talent. And, next month, they’ll be paired up and put through their paces as part of a chemistry testing day.

Holly Willoughby in a floral dress
Holly Willoughby is said to be on the ‘Golden 10’ shortlist (Credit: Splash News)
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BBC to host ‘chemistry test’ day for potential Strictly presenters

According to The Sun, the names on the shortlist are: Holly Willoughby, Alison Hammond, Amanda Holden, Rylan Clark, Alan Carr, Rob Rinder, Zoe Ball, Bradley Walsh, Angela Scanlon and Alex Jones.

The “Golden 10” be put through their paces at a top-secret chemistry test next month, it’s claimed.

Rylan Clark wearing a white shirt standing against a pink background

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Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

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