Strictly Come Dancing champion Carlos Gu has summed up Claudia Winkleman in three words as he ruled out a move into hosting the show. Now last year's professional champion Carlos, who soared to victory alongside footballer Karen Carney, has shared his thoughts on the former hosts on Best magazine's Suddenly Single podcast. 'Very witty, very cool,' Carlos said of Claudia, adding: 'I love Claudia, and Tess. Sources claim producers behind Strictly Come Dancing are planning to screen test their preferred candidates in the coming weeks. Zoe has said she would 'love' to take on the hosting job, who previously hosted Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two until 2021.

Source: Daily Mail March 22, 2026 14:41 UTC