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Alan Carr ‘Set to Replace’ Tess and Claudia as Strictly Come Dancing Host After Shock Odds Slash
Alan Carr is being strongly tipped to take over as one of the new presenters of Strictly Come Dancing after his emotional victory on The Celebrity Traitors.
Bookmakers have priced the comedian at 2/1 to join the hit BBC show giving him a 33% chance of stepping into the presenting role left vacant by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
The 49-year-old has become the nation’s latest TV darling following his dramatic win on The Celebrity Traitors, which drew more than 10 million viewers on Thursday night.
Carr broke down in tears as he was crowned winner and revealed he would donate his entire £87,500 prize to the children’s charity Neuroblastoma UK, saying the money would “change lives.”
Now, it looks like Carr’s own life could be changing too.
His triumph in the Scottish castle has reportedly caught the attention of BBC bosses, who see him as the perfect fit to bring his trademark warmth and humour to Strictly Come Dancing next year.
A BBC insider told The Mirror: “Alan has always been a star, but it’s amazing what a month in a Scottish castle can do to elevate your career. He’s ours now.”
Carr’s odds of 2/1 to become the next Strictly presenter make him one of the front-runners for the job, ahead of other potential TV appearances.
Bookmakers have also listed odds of 6/4 (40% chance) on Alan Carr: Chatty Man returning, 3/1 (25%) for a stint in the I’m A Celebrity jungle in 2026, 5/1 (17%) for Celebrity Big Brother, and 6/1 (14%) for Celebrity Race Across the World.
| Alan Carr Betting Specials | Odds | Percentage Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Brings back Alan Carr: Chatty Man | 6/4 | 40% |
| Becomes presenter on Strictly Come Dancing | 2/1 | 33% |
| Appears on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2026 | 3/1 | 25% |
| Celebrity Big Brother 2026 | 5/1 | 17% |
| Celebrity Race Across the World | 6/1 | 14% |
Carr, who was once overlooked for a judging role on Britain’s Got Talent in 2023, has seen his popularity skyrocket after charming the public during his time on The Celebrity Traitors.
If the odds are anything to go by, Alan Carr could soon be trading the Scottish castle for the Strictly ballroom swapping deception and drama for sequins and samba.
