The Piano host Claudia Winkleman could be making some big career decisions this year, according to the bookmakers.
The star – who is hosting The Piano tonight (Sunday, June 2) – co-hosts Strictly alongside Tess Daly. However, according to the bookies, this could be all set to change in 2024…
What next for The Piano star Claudia Winkleman
At the start of this year, bookmakers MegaDice exclusively revealed to ED! that Claudia could walk away from Strictly this year.
Claudia has been involved in the show since 2010 when she co-hosted the Sunday results show with Tess.
In 2014, she became an official co-host alongside Tess on the Saturday show following the departure of Sir Bruce Forsyth.
She also hosted Strictly: It Takes Two from its inception in 2004 until 2010. Zoe Ball took on hosting duties from 2011.
According to MegaDice, Claudia was at 3/1 to leave Strictly in 2024 following the success of The Traitors.
Claudia on Strictly
But who could replace Claudia on Strictly? Well, according to the bookies, Holly Willoughby could be making the switch from ITV to BBC!
The 43-year-old was at 20/1 to replace Claudia if she does leave.
Meanwhile, Claudia was also at 4/1 to land her own BBC talk show. The 52-year-old was also at 5/1 to present the BAFTAs, and 20/1 to front the BBC’s coverage of this year’s election.
Perhaps more surprisingly, she was at 10/1 to move to the US!
“Claudia Winkleman has been a big hit hosting the new series of The Traitors and it could see a host of other presenting opportunities fall her way in the future. She is 3/1 to leave her long stint as a host on Strictly Come Dancing to pursue other projects,” a spokesperson exclusively told us at the time.
“The 52-year-old is 4/1 to get her own BBC chat show, 5/1 to present the BAFTAs and 10/1 to move into US television.”
Claudia is currently hosting The Piano on Channel 4. The show sees Claudia invite gifted amateur pianists to play live at some of the nation’s busiest train stations, from London St Pancras to Glasgow Central.
As the musicians play, little do they realise that they’re involved in a new competition, judged by renowned virtuoso pianist Lang Lang and platinum-selling pop musician Mika.
The Piano airs tonight (Sunday, June 2) from 9pm on Channel 4.
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