Horwood: 'Vernon Kay not right for Strictly'

Craig Revel Horwood has said that he does not think Vernon Kay would be the right replacement for Bruce Forysth on Strictly Come Dancing.

Amid continued speculation about the 83-year-old's future on the BBC dancing competition, reports have suggested that Kay could co-present it alongside his wife Tess Daly. However, speaking on OK! TV, Revel Horwood said that Forsyth would need to be replaced by a "song-and-dance man".

Asked if Forsyth would be hosting the next series, he said: "Well I'm hoping that he is. I would not like it to just fizzle out and tail off - I think he is the show.

"There isn't anyone in this country - I think - that can do what he does. He's a song-and-dance man and if anyone was to ever take over, I'd say it would have to be a song-and-dance man."

He continued: "Is Vernon a bit of a song-and-dance man? I don't think so darling. There's no one that matches to him. You can go through a plethora of stars, people or hosts that could do it but you can't get better than Brucie.

"He's perfect for our format - absolutely perfect. I would hate to see him go."

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