[Denver]

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebri...-star-14389193

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are keen to fill Darcey Bussell's judge's chair with another ballet star - and Cuban Carlos Acosta top of the list.

Carlos has danced with Darcey previously and it has reported that the Beeb would be willing to break the bank to land the 45-year-old.

It has been rumoured that Strictly bosses would trump the pay of Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and head judge Shirley Ballas, by offering more than £150,000 per series extra to get the dance star.

It is thought that £400,000 will be required to get Carlos to sign on the dotted line, with the choreographer recently agreeing to be Birmingham Royal Ballet’s new artistic director.

The globally sought-after choreographer has already agreed to be Birmingham Royal Ballet’s new artistic director from next year.

A Strictly insider told The Sun that Carlos "has been on Strictly’s radar for a long time," as he is a "huge name in the dance world."

They cited the popularity of Shirley Ballas, as she has proved that "audiences love genuine experts, even if they’re not a household name yet."

The exuberance of Bruno as the most liveliest judge could be challenged if Carlos signs up, as he had been described as "a vibrant character" who is "full of energy, with vast experience in his field."

Carlos has been described an "exciting prospect" if he signs up, though the favourite to take the judge's spot still remains former Strictly pro Karen Hardy.

The Cuban dance hero was awarded the CBE in 2014 for his services to ballet, after joining the Royal Ballet in 1998.

He is based in the UK and is married to 37-year-old former model Charlotte Holland. They have three children, including twin daughters aged two.

[Denver]

Originally Posted by blurryface

i'm pretty sure it's ian waite, he's worked with the show before and he has a big announcement later today (the same day they announced rylan as itt presenter)

[Morgan.]

I deleted my post straight after after seeing

[Barry.]

Hope Iain takes over.

[Cal.]

Hope it’s Oti Mabuse!

[Nicky91]

its bonnie langford apparently a nobody instead of darcey, what a joke

[Crimson Dynamo]

she is not a no body

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

she is not a no body

i wouldn't even look her in the eye if i were a celeb or pro dancer on the show

what does she know about dancing

[Mitchell]

Bonnie is the judge we all deserve

It’ll be boring Karen hardy though

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Mitchell

Bonnie is the judge we all deserve

It’ll be boring Karen hardy though

ew ew ew


some old granny actress, and not a dancer so she doesn't have expertise

[Mitchell]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

ew ew ew


some old granny actress, and not a dancer so she doesn't have expertise

Showbiz legend is the word you were looking for (and only 5 years older than Ms Bussell)

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Mitchell

Showbiz legend is the word you were looking for (and only 5 years older than Ms Bussell)

legend she aint a hollywood superstar though

[Denver]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

ew ew ew


some old granny actress, and not a dancer so she doesn't have expertise

She is a dancer though

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Adam.

She is a dancer though

she's from eastenders though

[Denver]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

she's from eastenders though

She started as a dancer

[Mitchell]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

legend she aint a hollywood superstar though

AJ Pritchard isn’t a Hollywood superstar

[Denver]

She is also a west end and pantomime veteran which is a lot of dance experience

[Mitchell]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

she's from eastenders though

She was THE star of Doctor Who, a worldwide franchise, but carry on

[Mitchell]

Ugh roll on 6pm

[Denver]

Originally Posted by Mitchell

She was THE star of Doctor Who, a worldwide franchise, but carry on

She also won Dancing on Ice twice

[RileyH]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

some old granny actress

[Mitchell]

Originally Posted by Adam.

She also won Dancing on Ice twice

Four times actually, she won twice whilst as her alter ego Dan Whiston

[Mitchell]

Originally Posted by RileyH

OUT

[Denver]

Originally Posted by Mitchell

Four times actually, she won twice whilst as her alter ego Dan Whiston

TIBB On Ice wishes they could have a star like her

[RileyH]

Originally Posted by Mitchell

OUT

NO