A reality show hosted by has reportedly been cancelled by the before it even began in a ‘gutting’ decision for the presenter.
The legend, 49, has suffered several career blows recently, including the of BBC’s I Can See You Voice, on , and was replaced by David Tennant as Bafta presenter.
Now, the former Big Brother star has been reportedly dealt another devastating professional setback after a dancing reality series, promising a ‘similar energy to Strictly’ was dropped by the BBC.
Alison was set to host new programme Clear The Dancefloor, which would have seen amateur dancers competing against each other, with a celebrity panel judging their efforts.
However, it’s been claimed the BBC decided against ordering a full series after a pilot was filmed with Alison.
A source claimed the decision was ‘gutting’ for Alison as working as a presenter on the BBC is seen as the ‘ultimate goal’ and the holy grail for broadcasters.
They told : ‘This will be gutting for Alison, as getting an ongoing gig on the Beeb is seen as many a presenter’s ultimate goal.
‘There were high hopes for Clear The Dancefloor as it seemed to tap into the same energy as Strictly, which she appeared on in 2014.
‘But she won’t be short of work this year anyway.’
It comes after Alison was reportedly ‘gutted’ to not be invited back to present the Baftas for a second year having last year.
A source has claimed thatstar was ‘not asked back’, while , who recently made a as the Time Lord, has been .
Alison was said to have been disappointed to have been snubbed by the prestigious ceremony, which triggered feelings of ‘imposter syndrome’, and had hopes of being made the main host.
‘Alison had really hoped that she could do the Baftas for another year and even become a main host,’ a source claimed to Closer.
‘She’s gutted not to be asked back – especially as she has built up such a great rapport with all the A-listers in Hollywood who seem to love her too.’
However, Alison received some better news more recently after being named as the late ’s replacement on For the Love of Dogs.
While the announcement , Alison also received including from the Lily Savage star’s friend .
The BBC declined to comment when approached by Metro.co.uk. Alison’s reps have also been contacted for this article.
