As Emma Willis is reportedly offered Strictly Come Dancing hosting role, could she be joined by Zoe Ball?

In October 2025 Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they would be stepping down as hosts of Strictly Come Dancing. . In a post on Instagram, Tess Daly wrote: "After 21 unforgettable years, the time has come to say goodbye to Strictly Come Dancing.

“It’s hard to put into words what this show has meant to me, so here goes…

“Strictly has been more than just a television programme. It’s felt like having a third child, a second family, and a huge part of my life since that very first show back in 2004. I knew then that it was something special, but I could never have imagined the magic it would bring.

"Strictly has always been about joy, celebration and bringing people together - and I'm so proud to have played a small part in something that continues to mean so much to so many.

“From that very first aries, I had the great honour of standing alongside the incomparable Sir Bruce Forsyth.”

In a joint statement, Claudia and Tess said: "We have loved working as a duo and hosting Strictly has been an absolute dream. We were always going to leave together and now feels like the right time.

The pair also said: "We will have the greatest rest of this amazing series and we just want to say an enormous thank you to the BBC and to every single person who works on the show."

Tess Daly and her husband Vernon Kay recently announced they were splitting after more than two decades together. In a joint statement, they said: “After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably.

"This has not been an easy choice, but it comes from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire for what is best for both of us.

“We remain great friends and most importantly, fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority.

"There are no other parties involved in this decision. We kindly ask for privacy during this time as we navigate this transition together. We will not be making any further public comments. Tess and Vernon."

When it comes to Strictly Come Dancing, it has been reported that Emma Willis has been offered a role as one of the hosts on the show. The Sun reported that “Emma Willis is to be unveiled as a new host of Strictly Come Dancing.

“The mum of three, 50, has agreed terms and the BBC is expected to announce the move shortly.”

Other stars who have been tipped to co-host along Emma Willis are Zoe Ball, Angela Scanlon and Alan Carr. Zoe Ball previously told The Sunday Times that "Obviously, there's a part of me that would love to do it."