BBC Looks for New Strictly Come Dancing Hosts

May 9, 2026, 17:34
UKEntertainment

Introduction

The BBC needs new hosts for the show Strictly Come Dancing. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are leaving the show.

Main Body

The show is changing. Five professional dancers are leaving. The BBC looked at ten people for the host jobs. These people did tests on camera. They had to keep the tests a secret. Some people want the job. Alison Hammond says she can do it. Bradley Walsh is too busy with his work. Alan Carr does not want the job because he does not love the show. Many people think Zoe Ball will get the job. She worked on a similar show before. The BBC now has three women on their final list. Zoe Ball is a good choice, but she is a bit nervous about the fame.

Conclusion

The BBC will choose the new hosts soon. They will announce the names before the show starts in autumn.

Learning

⚡ The 'Secret' of Will

In the text, we see: "The BBC will choose the new hosts soon."

When we talk about the future, we use will + action. It is like a promise or a prediction.

How to build it: Person/Thing →\rightarrow will →\rightarrow Action Word (simple form)

Examples from the story:

  • The BBC →\rightarrow will choose →\rightarrow hosts.
  • They →\rightarrow will announce →\rightarrow names.

Quick Tip for A2: Don't change the action word. Never say "will choosing" or "will chooses." Keep it simple!

🔍 Word Match: Describing People

Look at how the text describes the people. These adjectives are perfect for your A2 level:

  • Busy →\rightarrow (Has no time) →\rightarrow "Bradley Walsh is too busy."
  • Nervous →\rightarrow (A bit scared/worried) →\rightarrow "She is a bit nervous."
  • Similar →\rightarrow (Almost the same) →\rightarrow "a similar show."

Vocabulary Learning

host (n.)
a person who leads or presents a program or event
Example:The host welcomed the guests to the show.
show (n.)
a program that is shown on television or radio
Example:The show will begin at 7 p.m.
dancer (n.)
a person who performs dance
Example:The dancer performed a graceful routine.
professional (adj.)
having paid work in a particular field
Example:She is a professional dancer.
camera (n.)
a device that records pictures or video
Example:The camera captured every moment.
secret (adj.)
something that is not known or kept hidden
Example:They kept the test a secret.
job (n.)
work that you do for pay
Example:He applied for the job.
busy (adj.)
having a lot to do or many tasks
Example:He is too busy to attend.
work (n.)
tasks or duties you perform
Example:Her work involves teaching.
love (v.)
feel strong affection or liking for something
Example:He loves the show.
think (v.)
use your mind to form ideas or opinions
Example:She thinks the show is great.
good (adj.)
of high quality or desirable
Example:It was a good choice.
choice (n.)
an option or decision you make
Example:Your choice will matter.
nervous (adj.)
feeling worried or uneasy
Example:She felt nervous about the fame.
fame (n.)
being well known by many people
Example:He gained fame after the show.
choose (v.)
pick or decide on something
Example:They will choose the new hosts.
announce (v.)
say something publicly or inform people
Example:They will announce the names.
names (n.)
titles or words that identify people
Example:The names were revealed.
before (prep.)
earlier than something else
Example:They announced before the show starts.
starts (v.)
begins or commences
Example:The show starts in autumn.
autumn (n.)
the season after summer, when leaves fall
Example:The show will start in autumn.
soon (adv.)
in a short time
Example:They will choose soon.