Who will replace Darcey Bussell on Strictly Come Dancing and are the other judges definitely returning?

DARCEY Bussell shocked Strictly Come Dancing fans with the news of her decision to quit her role as a judge on the show. But who will step in to fill the shoes of the acclaimed ballerina? We take a look at all the options… Who is going to replace Darcey Bussell as a Strictly judge? […]

DARCEY Bussell shocked Strictly Come Dancing fans with the news of her decision to quit her role as a judge on the show.

But who will step in to fill the shoes of the acclaimed ballerina? We take a look at all the options…

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Here are some of the stars rumoured to be replacing Darcey Bussell on the Stricly judges panel…[/caption]

Who is going to replace Darcey Bussell as a Strictly judge?

Here are some of the stars rumoured to be replacing Darcey on the judges panel…

Oti Mabuse

Oti is one of the favourites to replace Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell, as fans back her for the job.

The 28-year-old pro dancer has become a fan favourite since she joined the show in 2015.

And she’s already showed off her judging skills on the first series of the BBC’s The Greatest Dancer.

Coral bookmakers currently have her at 4-1.

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Oti Mabuse has become a fan favourite since she joined the show in 2015[/caption]

Anton du Beke

Anton is a Strictly superstar thanks to his inventive routines and cheeky persona.

Many viewers would be happy to see him step up from professional dancer to fully-fledged  judge.

Arlene Phillips

Former judge Arlene is still loved by Strictly fans, who would be thrilled to see her reunite with Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli.

Coral bookmakers currently have her at 8/1.

Ian Waite

Ian is a familiar face to Strictly fans after appearing on seven series’ of the show.

While he never won a series,  he did make it to the final more than once.

Coral bookmakers currently have the It Takes Two star Ian Waite at 6/1.

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Karen Hardy was reportedly up for the job before Darcey eventually got it[/caption]

Karen Hardy

Karen was a firm favourite among the professional dancers during  her time on the show from  2005 and 2009.

She actually won the series in 2006 with cricketer Mark Ramprakash and was reportedly up for the job before Darcey eventually got it.

Coral bookmakers currently has former Strictly champion Karen at 2-1.

Brendan Cole

Brendan is one of the most vocal professional dancers on the show and often gives the judges as good as he gets.

Plus, he has been a judge on the New Zealand version, Dancing with the Stars.

Coral bookmakers currently have him at 8/1.

Gary Edwards

Gary is a ballroom star who has won 30 dance titles during his career.

He presented the American version, Dancing With The Stars and was once the favourite to replace Len Goodman after he left the judges panel in 2017.