Huw Edwards was asked to do ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The 57-year-old newsreader was sat in the audience as a guest on the BBC One ballroom and Latin show last year, and he has revealed he could be set to swap the newsroom for the dancefloor after he was invited to take part in 2019’s series.
However, Huw – who was labelled a "silver fox" after shedding three stone last summer – wants to "gauge public opinion" before he agrees to anything.
Speaking to Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2, he said: "Following my stellar appearance reading out the terms and conditions in early December, where I basically set the British television world alight, I was asked if I’d consider Strictly.
"And I think the answer is, Steve, I’ve come here today for some advice. Despite all appearances, I am quite shy."
Admitting he’s intimidated by the glitzy costumes, he added: "That’s what scares me.
"I think I’ve just got to ponder it . . . just gauge public opinion."
Huw wouldn’t be the first newsreader to compete on the show, if he does sign up.
This year saw Kate Silverton compete, Bill Turnbull came sixth in series three and Natasha Kaplinsky won the first ever series in 2004.
Chris Evans recently confirmed he will compete on this year’s show, whilst Alan Carr revealed he was approached, but will be too busy to take part in 2019.
He said: "Oh my listen. Listen! I will do it but next year I’ve got a busy year, I’m going on tour!
"They cornered me and they said, ‘Would you do it?’ and I would do it but I hate those VTs where you know, ‘We’re doing Salsa so we’re off to a dips factory,’ you know what I mean?
"They go to Chester Zoo or a museum, but I’m like, I need to be in the studio now doing the Argentine Tango. Step away from the rhino – I want to stick a rose in my mouth and do the thing!"
Huw Edwards asked to do Strictly Come Dancing
