Sir Bruce Forsyth has said that he would want Ant & Dec to replace him on Strictly Come Dancing if he quits.
The 85-year-old still hasn't come to an agreement with producers about the next series, after previously hinting that he would leave the show or reduce his role.
"So many people have been put in the frame," he told the
Sunday Mirror of his potential replacement. "I adore Anton du Beke, he would be great.
"Vernon Kay could do the job very well. But I'd love Ant and Dec to do it. I think they'd do an amazing job."
Speaking of his return, he continued: "I don't know how it can be done, but we're looking at possibilities.
"The Saturday night live show alone can sometimes be five hours work, which a 30-year-old would find hard to do, let alone me at 85.
"I've been leaving that show since the first series. I'm in talks with the BBC now and we're thrashing ideas around. I appreciate I'm well past my sell-by date.
"To think I've gone 20 years past the expected retirement age is incredible and I feel very grateful I've stayed well enough to be able to enjoy it."
Forsyth added that he is looking forward to his upcoming nationwide tour as he doesn't get to interact with the audience as much as he would like to on Strictly.
