Beeb Boss Backs Brucie

The new controller of BBC One is standing by Brucie as host of Strictly Come Dancing, amid tabloid rumours that he could be replaced by John Barrowman or Vernon Kay.

Danny Cohen told The Mirror: “Bruce is a great entertainer and if he wants to keep doing Strictly, the job is his. He is on holiday at the moment but when he gets back we will sit down and discuss things. All the speculation about other presenters is confusing, because we haven’t approached anyone else. That is the truth. We will be speaking to Bruce when he gets back.”