Lisa Snowdon on Strictly hosting role
The TV presenter revealed she would have accepted an offer to host the popular BBC show.
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TV presenter Lisa Snowdon has stated she would have been keen to host Strictly Come Dancing. Snowdon, who participated in the BBC competition in 2008, finishing in third place with professional partner Brendan Cole, said she would have "jumped at the chance" to take on a presenting role. She has previously returned to the programme for two festive specials.
New Hosting Team Announced
Snowdon's comments come as a new hosting team for the flagship entertainment programme has been confirmed. Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe will lead the upcoming series. For over a decade, the show was hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced their departure late last year. Snowdon had been among those rumoured to be considered for the role.
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In an interview with Prima magazine, Snowdon, who is the cover star for the publication's September issue, expressed her enjoyment of her time on Strictly. She indicated a desire for another significant television presenting opportunity, stating, "I would love another big TV presenting gig."
Beyond her interest in Strictly, Snowdon shared her ambition to host a programme focused on midlife makeovers for both men and women. She described this as a show that would "speak to my soul, that helps people not just dress in a different way but also live in a different way."
The TV and radio presenter also reflected on her experiences with menopause, detailing how it affected her career and led to anxiety and panic attacks. She mentioned that these experiences impacted her confidence, causing her to decline work opportunities. Snowdon, who has written about her struggles with perimenopause, now feels she is in a "powerful place" and views her current age of 54 as a "new chapter" and a "second spring."
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+Did Lisa Snowdon say she would host Strictly Come Dancing?
Yes, Lisa Snowdon stated she would have been keen to host Strictly Come Dancing. She revealed she would have 'jumped at the chance' to take on the presenting role, having previously appeared on the show in 2008.
+Who will host the next series of Strictly Come Dancing?
Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe will lead the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. This follows the departures of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who hosted the show for over a decade.
+What other presenting opportunities is Lisa Snowdon interested in?
Lisa Snowdon expressed a desire to host a programme focused on midlife makeovers for both men and women. She described this as a show that would 'speak to my soul' and help people live differently.
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