HE’S OUT! Bradley Walsh breaks silence on the Strictly hosting rumors… and it’s not the news we wanted.

The buzz around Strictly Come Dancing’s new host just took an unexpected turn. Bradley Walsh, long rumored to be the front-runner to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, has seemingly ruled himself out of the running. And the reason? His packed schedule, with the legendary presenter revealing he’ll be touring across the UK this September!Bradley Walsh has appeared to have taken himself out of the running to be the new host of Strictly Come Dancing, after announcing he's going to be on tour throughout SeptemberThe TV presenter, 65, was said to be one of producers' favourites to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman , who stepped back from the show last year (pictured)Despite all signs pointing toward Bradley taking over the iconic hosting role, he dropped a bombshell that left fans stunned. His Prat Pack’s Back reunion tour kicks off in early September, clashing directly with the Strictly filming schedule. No chance for a dual commitment here!Bradley will be joining pals Brian Conley, Joe Pasquale and Shane Richie onstage for 17 shows across the UK, beginning on September 2 in Edinburgh and not wrapping up until September 26, at the London Palladium

With a whirlwind of major names now under consideration—Rylan Clark, Emma Willis, and even Angela Scanlon—BBC bosses are left scrambling to find the perfect match for the primetime slot. The countdown to Strictly’s return continues, but one thing’s for sure: Bradley won’t be leading the charge this year.