Rumour has it that veteran television presenter Daryl Somers will return to host Dancing with the Stars Australia on the Seven network later this year.
According to insider sources who have spoken with The Daily Telegraph, the now 71-year-old wasn’t a first choice for the network, who were keen on Dr Chris Brown fronting the program.
But after a miscalculation on when the television vet and current host of Channel 10’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here would be officially starting (July 1), network executives are reportedly looking to Daryl to step in.
Daryl and Sonia have co hosted Dancing with the Stars previously.
(IMAGE: Getty)The network confirmed that the new season of Dancing with the Stars would be premiering July 1, but denied rumours that the delayed premiere date had anything to do with waiting around for Chris so he could host.
.png?resize=380%2C285)
Daryl co helmed the original Australian series of the embattled program almost 20 years ago in 2004 alongside Sonia Kruger who has since gone on to solo anchor other reality television programs such as The Voice and Big Brother.
Daryl was reportedly not Channel Seven’s first choice to co host alongside Sonia.
(IMAGE: Getty)According to insider sources who spoke with The Daily Telegraph in March, the show is also reportedly struggling to cast celebrities to take part, with many contracted talent to the television station already confirming that they are ruling themselves out to appear on the show.
With production less than two months away, something tells us that Channel 7 will continue to keep mum about the ‘celebrity cast’ until the absolute last minute.
No judges have been confirmed to appear on the series at this time however if we turn back time, we suspect we may see veteran judges Todd McKenney, Helen Richey and Paul Mercurio make an appearance or two.
.jpg?fit=126%2C128){kind=avatar}