Alan Carr has addressed growing speculation that he could be in line to take over presenting duties on Strictly Come Dancing.

Alan Carr has broken his silence on speculation linking him to one of the most coveted jobs on British television.

Rumours are swirling around about who could replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as frontrunners to host Strictly Come Dancing , and the 49-year-old comedian and broadcaster has been mentioned as one of the standout contenders.

“I know my name’s been bandied about,” he told the Daily Mail. “It’s nice to be in the running, but no one approached me.”

“It’s such big shoes to fill, and everyone loves it,” he added, recognising the audience’s affection for the long-running show.

If chosen for the role, Alan could be stepping into a position previ

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