Strictly winner Stacey Dooley and Joe Sugg to present BBC’s coveted New Year’s Eve concert after 12million tuned in to watch dance show’s finale
- The BBC is thought to be desperate to keep Stacey on their books after her huge success this year
- This is a major deal for Stacey, who is best known for her documentaries on social issues for BBC Three
- It will also be the first major TV presenting role for YouTube star Sugg, who has become a household name since starring in Strictly Come Dancing
- The pair will host the concert, featuring a performance by 1980s ska band Madness, from Central Hall in Westminster on December 31
She could go almost anywhere now she’s won Britain’s biggest dancing competition.
So in an attempt to keep a tight grip on its hottest property, the BBC has given Strictly champion Stacey Dooley a coveted role as host of its New Year’s Eve concert, alongside Joe Sugg, 27.
It is thought the broadcaster will have to fight to keep Luton-born Miss Dooley, 31, on their books following her success on the show.
Winner: Stacey Dooley won Strictly on Saturday and she will now host the BBC’s New Year’s Eve concert on BBC One alongside co-star Joe Sugg (not pictured)
Plum role: YouTube star Joe will also present the concert with Stacey. He and partner Dianne Buswell (pictured during a dress rehearsal) were runners up in the dancing competition
The presenter will return to BBC One with YouTube star Joe to present the programme.
The show will be a departure for Miss Dooley, who is best known for her documentaries on social issues for BBC Three.
It will also be the first major TV presenting role for Sugg, who has become a household name since starring in Strictly Come Dancing.
The pair will host the concert, featuring a performance by 1980s ska band Madness, from Central Hall in Westminster on December 31.
Miss Dooley said: ‘Presenting with Joe Sugg at the New Year’s Eve concert with Madness is the perfect ending to such a great year.’
She and dance partner Kevin Clifton won Strictly on Saturday.
Sugg and partner Dianne Buswell were joint runners-up with Faye Tozer and Giovanni Pernice, and Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev.