Russell Could Be New Judge

Russell Grant's name has been added to the ever-growing list of potential replacements for Alesha Dixon. The Sun reports that Strictly producers have contacted him to see if he would be interested in the role.

A source told the paper: "Russell made a huge impression on Strictly last year — not only with viewers but with bosses too. There was a big groundswell in favour of Russell taking over Alesha's judging role, and executives contacted him to see whether he would be up for it and he gave them a resounding yes. They have now added his name to the shortlist from which a final decision will be made."

The paper suggests that no decision will be made until a new executive producers is appointed, which will not happen until the spring.