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From BBC News:

Broadcaster Graham Norton has expressed reservations about succeeding Sir Bruce Forsyth as Strictly Come Dancing host, saying he is too “lazy” to do the job.

“I wouldn’t jump at the chance,” he told The Sun. “I really enjoy the show but it’s a very tough gig.

“It’s very hard for a new person to take over… and I’m quite lazy.”

The Irish comic and chat show host has been tipped to take over the BBC One show following Sir Bruce’s announcement he is to step down.

Actor John Barrowman and presenter Nick Knowles have also been mooted as potential replacements.

According to Norton, though, “the sensible way forward” would be to continue the Tess Daly-Claudia Winkleman partnership that has become a Strictly Come Dancing fixture.

The pair co-host the Strictly results show on Sunday and have filled in for Forsyth on some editions of the main Saturday night show.

“I think as a tried-and-tested duo they’re great and work really well together,” said Norton, whose BBC One chat show is shown on Friday nights.

The 51-year-old, who also has a Saturday show on BBC Radio 2 and hosts the BBC’s coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest, said it would be “a bit weird” to take on a show that could see him on television on Saturdays and Sundays.

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