Severe reshuffle: Bosses are “desperate to get a celebrity couple on the show to compete” as Emma Willis and husband Matt are named as top contenders
A celebrity couple could join Strictly Come Dancing next year in what will be a big shake up for the popular show.
According to The Sun, the show’s bosses are “desperate to bring a celebrity couple onto the show” to “compete each other” in the new series.
The publication reports that presenter Emma Willis, 46, and her Busted singer husband Matt, 39, are top contenders for the gig.
Severe reshuffle: Bosses are “desperate to get a celebrity couple on the show to compete” as Emma Willis and husband Matt are named as top contenders
“They’re strictly keen to get a celebrity couple on the show, and Emma and Matt were in negotiations for the final series,” a source said.
Matt reportedly had to retire from Strictly because he was cast in 2:22 A Ghost Story.
The source added: “I’d really like to have her back on board for next year’s show and Emma and Matt have said if they make it they’d jump at the chance.
Winners: It comes after Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal were named winners of Strictly Come Dancing earlier this month
“The show’s executives are always looking for ways to keep the format fresh, and they loved the idea of pitting a celebrity couple against each other.”
Web has reached out to the BBC and a representative of Emma for comment on this article.
It comes after Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal were named winners of Strictly Come Dancing earlier this month.
“They’re strictly keen to get a celebrity couple on the show, and Emma and Matt were in negotiations for the final series,” a source said
The pair were crowned winners, although they ended up at the bottom of the rankings thanks to their show dancing, which was previously branded as “not overwhelming”.
After his victory, an emotional hamza said, “Words cannot describe how I feel. I would like to thank one person in particular – Jowita, you are an angel disguised as a human. You are, you are amazing.
“Thank you to everyone out there who voted for us. This is the best thing that has ever happened to me.’
After his victory, an emotional hamza said, “Words cannot describe how I feel. I would like to thank one person in particular – Jowita, you are an angel disguised as a human. That’s you, you’re incredible’