So Claudia and Tess are to leave Strictly Come Dancing at the end of this series, and there's so much speculation about who will replace them.   Why?

Well it's TV's biggest entertainment show.  It's live TV at its best.  It's one of the BBC's most expensive shows.  And the series pulls in an audience that is priceless for the BBC - an audience that spans generations, and most importantly pulls in the younger audience too.  

So who will replace them?

It's no easy call - and that frustrates us.  Why?  

Well firstly the BBC does very little to develop and nuture presenting talent.  They show very litlte interest in finding the next generation of presenting superstars.  Training budgets are instead spent on schemes behind the camera.  It's a disappointing oversight.  

So who is out there that can do the job?  

It needs a personality not a presenter.  It needs someone who helps bring the show to life.  Sir Bruce was the personificaiton of the show - the old school song and dance man, whilst Tess was the glue that held the format together.  Claudia then stepped in as the fun, the comedy, the host of the 'backstage party' as the scores come in.  

The presenter has to have a reason for being there.  Roman Kemp is too dry.  Holly W feels to ITV.  Rylan - possibly...

We think it's going to be a Zoe Ball figure - or even Zoe Ball - her warmth and charm (and association with the show) makes her the perfect fit.  And then she'll be partnered up with a younger new talent.  Someone a little surprising...an up-and-coming comedian we think.  

What are your thoughts?  We'd love to know...