June 30th 2024.
According to sources, the producers of Strictly Come Dancing are currently facing a challenging decision as they try to figure out which CBBC presenter to cast for the upcoming season. This popular BBC series has been a hit since it first aired in 2004, featuring a diverse lineup of celebrities and professional dancers. In the past, the show has also featured some well-known faces from the CBBC channel, such as Helen Skelton, Rhys Stephenson, and Karim Zeroual.
Appearing on Strictly has proven to be a career-boosting opportunity for many celebrities, and their agents are eager to secure a spot for their clients on the show. As a result, there is reportedly a lot of competition among agents representing CBBC presenters, with some even resorting to "sharp elbows" to secure a spot for their clients on the upcoming season, set to air later this year.
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Currently, the frontrunner for the CBBC spot seems to be 22-year-old Blue Peter presenter Shini Muthukrishnan, who joined the show in January. However, 32-year-old Evie Pickerill is also reportedly in the running. This has caused some tension among the agents of other CBBC presenters, who are "fuming" at the thought of their clients potentially missing out on this career-boosting opportunity.
It's no surprise that a spot on Strictly is highly coveted among those in the children's TV industry, as it has the potential to turn them into household names. This has led to a "full-on battle" among agents, each trying to secure the coveted spot for their client. Last year, nine contestants on the show had ties to the BBC, including EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier, BBC Asian Network presenter Nikita Kanda, and Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas.
Since its debut 20 years ago, many BBC stars have won the highly coveted Glitterball Trophy, including season 1 winner, newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky, Holby City actors Tom Chambers and Joe McFadden, EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, and sports presenter Chris Hollins. It's no wonder that agents are battling it out to secure a spot on this popular show.
The Agency has reached out to the BBC and representatives for Shini Muthukrishnan and Evie Pickerill for comment on the ongoing casting battle. Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to BBC later this year, and we can't wait to see which CBBC presenter will join the roster of talented celebrities and professional dancers. Do you have a story or insider information about Strictly? We'd love to hear from you. Contact the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling us, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We're always on the lookout for the latest celebrity news and gossip.
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