Chris Evans, who is quitting the BBC to join Virgin Radio in January, says he has agreed to appear on Strictly Come Dancing next year.
The Warrington-born presenter appeared as a guest on The One Show yesterday evening and was asked about rumours he is to dance on the hit BBC show next year. He told host Alex Jones: “Well, I have said yes, I have said yes.”
Evans, who will host his final Radio 2 show on Christmas Eve, said he met the commissioning editor of Strictly for a cup of tea and was warned, “it’s not as easy as maybe you imagine it will be”.
He added: “I think what’s funny about it, everyone puts it off and tries and keep it a secret. No. Announce now: we’re doing it.”
The 52-year-old announced in September that he was quitting BBC Radio 2 and returning to Virgin, almost 20 years after he left. His new programme will start on 21 January.
Yesterday, it was announced that the show would run without ad breaks, thanks to an all-encompassing sponsorship deal with Sky.
The Comcast brand has agreed to solely sponsor the programme for 12 months. The deal means no other brands will advertise during the flagship show, while the partnership comprises branded content, competitions and events in lieu of traditional radio spots.
