Nine Stars Compete for Strictly Presenter Role

BBC bosses are said to be holding Strictly Come Dancing presenting auditions this week with nine stars set to battle it out. 

Following ex hosts and Tess Daly quitting the hit series last year, the BBC are on the hunt for a new presenting line-up to bring a fresh take to the show.

Now, nine shortlisted stars are set to go head-to-head as they have been summoned to a top-secret location in London to battle it out in full-scale dress rehearsals with a judging panel and live band. 

BBC bosses will be holding the secret auditions and chemistry tests with the huge celebrities from Monday until Friday and have forced the stars to sign strict NDAs to keep the tryouts under wraps. 

A source told The Sun: 'It's not just about reading autocue. They'll be looking at how people work together and humour is a massive part of it. There's everything to play for.'

The chosen few who have been called to the final test will be watched closely and bosses are hoping to make a decision soon. 

Among those confirmed to be stepping into the spotlight are Rylan Clark, Emma Willis, Tom Allen, podcast host Angela Scanlon and One Show presenter Alex Jones.

Other stars summoned to the tryouts are This Morning host Alison Hammond, The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh, RuPaul's Drag Race star La Voix and Radio 2's Zoe Ball.

A source said: 'They really want to bring the fun this year. It's all about chemistry who clicks instantly and can keep the energy up live on air.

'They could stick with two female hosts as that's worked brilliantly. But they're also open to mixing it up.

'If Rylan and Tom Allen click, that could be a hilarious pairing. Equally, they could even introduce a third presenter to shake things up.'

Bosses are believed to be testing a range of combinations and nothing is off the table.

Daily Mail have contacted the BBC representatives for comment.  

It comes as Claudia revealed she plans to watch this year's Strictly Come Dancing with .

The pair stepped away from hosting the BBC dancing show last year and speculation as to who will replace them has been rife. 

But while Claudia, 54, and Tess, 57, won't be fronting the show, the Traitors host has revealed they plan to watch the Strictly launch together when it returns later this year. 

Speaking to The Mirror, Claudia said: 'Tess and I have already planned... we are having jacket potatoes and I am having the salmon. 

'She is coming to ours, her and Vern(husband ), I am not joking.'

She added: 'I am going to set her up with a nightie and we are going to watch and support and love it.'