EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: BBC 'secretly lines up Holly for Strictly job'

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: BBC 'Secretly Lines Up Holly for Strictly Job'

Peter Fincham, former BBC One Controller, suggests that Holly Willoughby, once the star of ITV's This Morning, is being considered to host Strictly Come Dancing following the announced departures of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly after this series.

Once regarded as ITV's golden girl, Holly, 44, could become the BBC's new queen of Saturday night. Fincham's information comes from a trusted media insider he met at a hair salon.

“My hairdresser also cuts the hair of a well-known channel controller,” Fincham explained. “What’s said in Harry’s the hairdresser stays in Harry’s. But he says with great confidence that Holly Willoughby will take over.”

If this turns out to be true, it marks a significant comeback for Holly, who left This Morning in 2023 after 14 years amid intense public scrutiny.

Earlier that year, Holly's longtime co-presenter Phillip Schofield resigned after admitting to an extramarital affair with a younger male co-worker and lying about it to ITV management, colleagues, and family.

Recent Projects

Since leaving This Morning, Holly has hosted Celebrity Bear Hunt with Bear Grylls on Netflix, although the show was not renewed for a second season.

Summary

Holly Willoughby may soon take on a major presenting role at the BBC, signaling her return to prime-time television after a turbulent exit from ITV and recent projects on Netflix.

Daily Mail — 2025-11-04