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22 Apr 2024, 15:26
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This Morning darling, Cat Deeley, finds herself caught in a dance dilemma as whispers swirl around her potential stint on the glittering stage of Strictly Come Dancing.
Cat Deeley, the vivacious host of ITV's daytime hit This Morning, has been caught in the rumour whirlwind surrounding Strictly Come Dancing.
As speculation mounts, one professional dancer has already put their foot down, refusing to tango with the television darling.
The fresh This Morning presenter, known for her infectious charm and radiant smile, coyly hinted at the possibility of gracing the BBC dancefloor.
With her extensive hosting experience, including the American sensation So You Think You Can Dance, Cat certainly has the stage presence to dazzle.
Joined by her This Morning co-conspirator Ben Shephard and the debonair Strictly judge, Anton Du Beke, Cat found herself amidst a lively debate on Monday's episode.
Ben, ever the instigator, launched a campaign for Cat's Strictly debut, already envisioning merchandise emblazoned with her name.
"Now she's back and she's ready," he declared, "and we think she is perfect for this year's Strictly. Don't you?"
Cat quipped: "He’s [Ben] starting a campaign, there's going to be T-shirts printed and everything." However, Anton wasn't so on board with the idea as he bluntly said: "I would be furious if you did it." The dancer continued: "I have wanted you to dance with me for many many years but now you’d go and get one of the young ones who are firm to the touch."
Cat, ever self-deprecating, lamented her lack of rhythm and flexibility: "You have not seen me dance... It’s no good."
To which Ben cheekily retorted: "It hasn’t stopped half of the people he’s danced with over the years, did you see Kate Garraway dance?" Anton added: "Have you seen most of my partners?"
But the road to the dancefloor wasn't without its bumps. Anton, famed for his elegance and wit, delivered a sharp blow to Cat's hopes, bluntly stating: "I would be furious if you did it." Ouch, talk about a paso doble dashed. "But you would be magnificent on the show, I am sure," Anton graciously added, attempting to soften the blow.
As Cat juggles her This Morning duties with the prospect of sequins and salsa, other stars rumoured for the Strictly spotlight include the fabulous trio of Hannah Waddingham, Roman Kemp, and Toyah Willcox.
Hannah, fresh from her Eurovision escapades, is reportedly mulling over BBC's offer, while Toyah, inspired by her friend Angela Rippon's triumph, is eager to take on the challenge before her limbs stage a rebellion.
And then there's Roman Kemp, who despite swearing off the dance floor, finds himself in the bookies' spotlight, perhaps destined for a cha-cha change of heart.
With the Strictly rumour mill spinning faster than a disco ball, it seems the dancefloor beckons for Cat Deeley and a bevvy of other stars.
Whether she'll be sashaying her way into our hearts remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: This Morning won't be the same without her infectious energy. Watch this space as the Strictly circus unfolds, darlings!
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