Strictly Come Dancing is needing two brand new presenters, and ex contestant La Voix is ready to step right in
17:50, 18 Apr 2026Updated 17:50, 18 Apr 2026
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La Voix says she’d ‘clear the diary’ for a Strictly return
There are two glittering hosting spots to fill on Strictly Come Dancing, and former contestant La Voix is ready to waltz straight in. The fan-favourite drag star says she’s “manifesting a presenting role daily” after her stint on the show.
“Yes I have had the call from the BBC,” the drag performer jokes. “It wasn’t about presenting… it was about moving my car from a parking bay when I was doing Morning Live.”
Behind the humour lays a serious ambition. “I’m absolutely holding out for any involvement in that show. I I loved it,” she says. “People say to me, ‘Would you do it?” Of course I would! It would be the most amazing presenting role – whether the main show or It Takes Two. Not many people get to go back.”
The race for the main job has heated up with the likes of Graham Norton, Alison Hammond and Amanda Holden all ruling themselves out.
But La Voix, the stage persona of Christopher Dennis, laughs: “Did they get asked? If I don’t get it I’ll say that. It’s the oldest trick in the book.”
The star was a hit on the show before she was forced to pull out due to injury(Image: PA)
The star, 46, was a hit last year alongside pro dancer Aljaz Skorjanec, reaching Blackpool before a foot injury forced her out. Despite not being the strongest dancer, La Voix won over fans thanks to her hilarious exchanges with Tess Daly and attempts to take over Claudia Winkleman’s autocue.
With the pair stepping away, La Voix is so determined she’s also eyeing up a potential co-host. “Jane McDonald would be a great side kick,” she says. “I’d like someone camp and fabulous.”
Another name firmly in the mix is ex-contestant and It Takes Two host Zoe Ball. La Voiz says: “I did Zoe’s make-up for years. Then she got a job on radio, the death knell for make-up artists.”
Could Zoe Ball be joining La Voix in the ballroom this year? The pair have a long history…(Image: DIGITPODCAST)
Of other rivals, she jokes: “How camp do we go? Su Pollard? I’d like someone that doesn’t challenge my glamour. I want the bling to come off my jewellery, not Rylan’s teeth.” Viewers also loved seeing La Voix spar with acid-tongued judge Craig Revel Horwood. She says of the show’s Mr Nasty: “That old puppy dog. There’s no worries there at all. Craig is like a Rottweiler in a care home sat at the end of that desk.
Viewers also loved seeing La Voix spar with acid-tongue judge Craig Revel Horwood, with the drag star saying she’s not afraid to do it again.
“That old puppy dog. There’s no worries there at all. Craig is like a Rottweiler in a care home sat at the end of that desk. Leave it to me to bring some youth and vibrancy to the show.”
While she’s happy to trade jibes, it’s head judge Shirley Ballas that left the biggest impression.
“Nothing will ever be as scary as doing a cha cha in front of Shirley Ballas after getting a two. It’s onwards and upwards from now! That show was a beautiful personal moment for me. To have that level of acceptance from the British public was amazing.”
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman were huge fans of the drag performer(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Guy Levy)
Since leavingthe ballroom, La Voi has achieved another career milestone and followed in the footsteps of Craig Revel Horwood by taking on the role of Miss Hannigan in a touring production of Annie.
“My dream was always musical theatre, so to headline as Miss Hannigan is a huge jump forward,” she says. “I thought I’d spend years in an ensemble cast, so it’s wonderful. I’d love to take on more roles. But only if Strictly doesn’t happen! I’d clear my diary for that.”
Whether she does land one of the biggest jobs in television is yet to be confirmed, but for now La Voix is happiest doing what she does best – making people laugh. She will perform next month as part of TUI’s Marella cruises 30th birthday celebrations performing on board alongside the likes of Pixie Lott, Lemar and BoyzLife.
“It’s a joy to perform on a cruise ship. Everyone’s in a fantastic mood. It’s the 30th anniversary so I’m barely old enough to remember when Marella launched but I’ll be celebrating with my impersonations of Shirley Bassey, Cher, and if you’ve never seen my Bonnie Tyler Total Eclipse of the Heart finale let me tell you it is world famous. Don’t leave before the second encore.”
But for La Voix it’s not just what happens on stage that counts but for her audience to impress too.
“People put pressure on me for these performances but they’ve got to dress up for this night. It’s a big celebration and we want to make it a night to remember. Get your glad rags on. And if you’ve not worn your best outfit then I will discuss that with you live during the performance.”
Guessing she’s sailed on over 130 cruises in total, enough to rival pal Jane McDonald, La Voix says she’s learned some tips about dealing with guests along the way.
“When people get nervous, what I like doing is to walk past the buffet and by the salad and shout ‘iceberg!’ And then say, ‘Oh I’m talking about the lettuce.’ That’s a great way to settle people in I always think.”
Ultimately having a giggle is what La Voix does best and wants to keep on doing. “The world can be so unfunny and sometimes you can’t see a place where you will fit in. There’s space to forget our troubles for an hour or two and that’s what I pride myself on in my shows. If anyone says comedy is dead in any vain I always say, ‘That’s rubbish.’
“I adore making people laugh. After getting the break somewhere like Strictly it feels like the world is my oyster and I want to keep on flying that flag and make everyone laugh at me or with me, I don’t mind which as long as you’re laughing.”
“La Voix will be performing on Marella Voyager for Marella Cruises’ ‘30 th Birthday Onboard Marella Voyager’ celebrations in May 2026. The seven night 30th Birthday special sailings across the fleet of five ships will be celebrating TUI’s UK cruise line’s milestone . Find out more about Marella Cruises’ holidays at www.tui.co.uk /cruise/”