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By Shaun Kitchener On January 14, 2012

Russell Grant Shortlisted For 'Strictly Come Dancing' Judge Role?

To replace Alesha Dixon

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Russell Grant Shortlisted For 'Strictly Come Dancing' Judge Role?
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Russell Grant is apparently a frontrunner to replace Alesha Dixon on Strictly Come Dancing - meaning, if he is successful, the line-up will be all male.

The astrologer made a big impression on the most recent series of the BBC show, when he partnered with Flavia Cacace.

A source told The Sun: "Russell made a huge impression on Strictly last year - not only with viewers but with bosses too.

"There was a big groundswell in favour of Russell taking over Alesha's judging role, and executives contacted him to see whether he would be up for it and he gave them a resounding yes."

Regarding the possibility of an exclusively male judging table, they added: "There are some concerns that Alesha's replacement should be a woman as an all-male panel would be too lop-sided, but executives will decide on that in the spring."

Earlier this month, Dixon left the show to join the new series of Britain's Got Talent on ITV.

Who should replace Alesha?

Tags : Strictly Come Dancing

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