Hannah Waddingham is reportedly in talks to take part in this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The actress, 49, is said to have been approached by BBC bosses in recent weeks ahead of the upcoming 2024 season.
Ted Lasso star Hannah – who is friends with judge Anton Du Beke and his wife Hannah – is said to be seriously considering taking a spot in the competition.
An insider told the Daily Mirror: ‘She loves the show – she has heard so much about it from Anton and Hannah, as she is a close friend to both – and is keen to do it.
‘It’s just a question of whether or not it’s possible to fit it into her schedule – obviously it’s a very big commitment, and she is incredibly in demand at the moment.’
Hannah Waddingham is reportedly in talks to take part in this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing (pictured this week)
The actress, 49, is said to have been approached by BBC bosses in recent weeks ahead of the upcoming 2024 season (pictured last month)
Hannah has had a number of career wins in recent years, having won an Emmy in 2021 for her role as Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso.
Last year she presented the Olivier Awards and she also hosted the Eurovision Song Contest with Graham Norton and Alesha Dixon in May last year.
In October last year she stepped out to support friend Anton at his London Palladium show, An Evening with Anton Du Beke, and attended the after-party.
The source added: ‘Hannah is fast approaching national treasure status, and the Strictly bosses know she’d be a smash hit with fans.
‘So they are doing everything they can to make it work on their side, and hoping that they can encourage her to sign on the dotted line – it would be a real coup for them to get her on board.’
MailOnline has contacted the BBC and representatives for Hannah for comment.
Hannah’s fans have hailed the actress as a ‘future BAFTA winner’ after she received two nominations ahead of the TV awards.
The star has received nods in both the Entertainment Show and Entertainment Performance categories at the forthcoming Television BAFTAs on Sunday May 12.
Hannah portrays the character of Rebecca Welton (pictured) in TV show Ted Lasso and has won awards for her performance
Hannah’s fans have hailed the actress as a ‘future BAFTA winner’ after she received two nominations ahead of the TV awards (pictured in December )
In the Entertainment Show category, the star’s for Hannah Waddingham: Home For Christmas special will compete against Later… With Jools Holland, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and Strictly Come Dancing.
Hannah is also nominated for Entertainment Performance for hosting the Eurovision Song Contest, where she will be up against Ant and Dec for I’m A Celeb, Big Zuu for Big Zuu’s Big Eats, Graham Norton for his self-titled show, Joe Lycett for his late night show and Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan for Rob & Romesh Vs.
Fans of the musical marvel were quick to show their backing for the actress ahead of the award ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, to share their excitement at the news of her double nomination, fans said: ‘HANNAH WADDINGHAM IS A DOUBLE BAFTA NOMINEE, I KNOW THAT’S RIGHT’;
The Ted Lasso star is also nominated for Entertainment Performance for the Eurovision Song Contest (pictured in May 2023 with Alesha Dixon, Julia Sanina and Graham Norton)
‘Hannah Waddingham is a BAFTA nominee soon to be BAFTA winner I just know it!! I feel it in my bones’; ‘TWO TIME BAFTA NOMINEE HANNAH WADDINGHAM EVERYBODY’;
‘This is Hannah Waddingham’s world and we are just living in it’; ‘HANNAH WADDINGHAM DOUBLE BAFTA NOMINEE (AND FUTURE WINNER) SO TRUE’;
‘May is officially renamed as Hannah Waddingham’s month’; ‘Hannah Waddingham, BAFTA Winner has a really nice ring to it’;
‘It’s Hannah Waddingham world domination’; ‘Hannah Waddingham’s going to take the BAFTA for the Christmas special I feel it in my BONES’.
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