SEANN Walsh joked he’s the new Strictly judge after “getting close” to the show’s top talent scout Stefania Aleksander. The comedian, who snogged married Katya Jones during the 2018 series, teased fans after The Sun revealed that Darcey Bussell has stepped down from the role. He said on Twitter last night: “Although sad to hear […]
SEANN Walsh joked he’s the new Strictly judge after “getting close” to the show’s top talent scout Stefania Aleksander.
The comedian, who snogged married Katya Jones during the 2018 series, teased fans after The Sun revealed that Darcey Bussell has stepped down from the role.
He said on Twitter last night: “Although sad to hear Darcey Bussell has stepped down as a judge on Strictly, I am happy to announce I will be replacing her for the next series. Cannot wait! Keep daaaancing”
But fans were quick to point to his past misdemeanours as one scoffed: “For Chrissake don’t kiss her goodbye!”
Another remarked: “Who did you have to kiss to get this job? Craig or Bruno?”
And one more fan mused: “No female dancer will be safe.”
Although sad to hear Darcey Bussell has stepped down as a judge on Strictly, I am happy to announce I will be replacing her for the next series. Cannot wait! Keep daaaancing.
— Seann Walsh (@seannwalsh) April 10, 2019
The comedian jokes that he’s a “retired dancer” in his Twitter bio, after becoming the most hated man on Strictly 2018.
But our exclusive pictures show Seann smiling in the street with Strictly’s stunning celebrity booker Stefania Aleksander after a long lunch and a workout.
A source revealed: “Seann and Stefania regularly meet up for lunch and have been mates for a long time, but recently they have grown a lot closer. He was definitely keen to impress her and make her laugh, they seemed to have lots of flirty energy.
“When they said bye at the end it was a close and warm hug.
“Stefania has told pals she is still single, but she has a soft spot for Seann after all these years.”
Meanwhile Darcey — on the show for seven years — quit after wanting a £40,000 pay rise and had become annoyed by flamboyant judge Bruno Tonioli’s theatrics.
And sources say the ballet legend, 49, was sick of non-stop stories about romances between pro dancers and celebs such as the snogging scandal involving Seann and Katya.
Dame Darcey wanted the salary increase to put her in line with other top judges, and a documentary series with the BBC.
A show insider said: “Darcey felt she deserved to be on par with the rest of the judges, especially after the recent series scored such high ratings.
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