HUGE star in talks for Strictly Come Dancing 2019

Could he be Stacey Dooley's successor?

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by Carl Smith |
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Stacey Dooley might've only just picked up the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball Trophy after being crowned 2018's champ with partner Kevin Clifton, but talk's already turned to next year's series after our very favourite comedian confirmed he's in talks to take part.

Yep - Alan Carr has revealed BBC bosses have approached him to join the 2019 line-up, and he's totally up for it.

(Sidenote: If anyone from the Beeb's interested we've still got his Stars Dress Up Jennifer Lopez dress in the fashion cupboard. Give us a shout if you need it.)

Alan Carr as J.Lo in heat's Stars Dress Up
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Confirming he's been asked to slip into his dancing shoes after show executives 'cornered' him, Alan told Loose Women: "They cornered me and said, 'would you do it?', but I hate those VTs where they go to a museum or a zoo or whatever. I want to be in the studio and do the Argentine tango."

So, is he gonna take them up on the offer? "Well, I will do it but next year I’ve got a busy year," he said.

Oh, this has to happen.

BELOW: Alan Carr as J.Lo in heat's Stars Dress Up is TOO MUCH 😂

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Alan Carr as J-Lo

"You know I would do anything for heat. Two years ago, I went full frontal as a man when I was Orlando Bloom and the lovely David [Walliams] was Katy Perry, so I thought, "How can I push the boundaries? How can I stretch myself for the heat readers?"So, I went full frontal as a woman! And the experience was lovely, although I do wonder if J-Lo's cape was as itchy as this one. Honestly, it was so scratchy, it was as if my psoriasis had come back – like wearing green eczema. "Also, because I had no protection underneath, I felt like the material exfoliated my private parts – they're looking much younger now and have a vibrant glow."

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Megan Barton-Hanson as I, Tonya (Margot Robbie)

"I loved dressing as Margot Robbie in I, Tonya – it's an amazing film. I want to keep the fringe – it's stunning and Wes is going to love it. "I couldn't believe when I found out Margot was a Love Island fan. She hasn't been in touch, but hopefully after seeing this, she will be. I'm going to tag the shit out of it on social media!"

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David Walliams as Theresa May

"Theresa May coming on to Dancing Queen at the Tory Party Conference took some balls. It is actually one of my favourite songs – when you hear it, you have to get up and you cannot stop dancing. I like the awkwardness of the image, because it's like she's doing dad dancing even though she's a lady. "I think she was trying to embrace her fun side, but I'm not sure it totally came off. But, you know, this time next year, she's going to be on Strictly, so it's a good start!"

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Vicky Pattison as Victoria Beckham

"This has been a dream come true. I bought my first-ever Victoria Beckham dress five years ago with the hopes of slimming into it. It was £3,000 and, spoiler alert, I never slimmed into it. But I bought another one and it's beautiful. She's very talented. "I've done such a good job, maybe Geri and Baby will call and be like, "Listen, Vicky B's not into it, what's Vicky P saying?" I don't know if you've heard, but I've got pretty free summer. Sign us up! I'll tour with the Spice Girls – just give a mic and turn it off."

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Rylan Clark-Neal as Gareth Southgate

"I feel quite powerful dressed as Gareth, I've got my tie and M&S waistcoat on – this is the outfit of the summer for me, I'm happy. "I was an absolute lout during the World Cup. I just turned into one of those people I hate – I was screaming, and the language that was coming out of my mouth was terrible!"

Alan also gushed over his wedding to partner Paul Drayton. He told the panel: "I got married in January, Adele got ordained and she married us. She sang our song and organised it all... she was the most generous, lovely person. It was the best day of my life, so romantic."

Casual.

He continued: "We went to the sheriff’s office in Los Angeles and he went: 'Who is marrying you?', and I said: 'Adele'. He replied: 'You’re crazy' so I had to say 'no she really is, honestly!'

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