...did sadly leave who should replace them?

IMO I think the lovely Gethin Jones and Alesha Dixon should take over. They know a little bit about dance themselves and they've both had an experience in presenting.

What do you guys think?

I think Gethin and Alesha would be great!

or alternatively Gethin and Lesley Garrett - she too has the dance experience and has presented on TV before.

I find Lesley Garrett grating in the extreme.

My vote would still be on Aled Jones. Not sure who I'd pair him with.

Gethin & Alesha would be fab
or Gethin & Camilla

ditto!

Aled Jones. Yeah, I'd go with that.

I definitely wouldn't want to see Gethin do it!

Aled would be great I think, and Kate Thornton did a pretty good job filling in for Tess on the tour.

Kate was so much better than the awful Tess.

Nobody keen on the Ronnie Corbett suggestion?

With the obvious height difference with Tess (and any other potential female hosts) this may be a problem though.

Not bothered about the height difference, just think Ronnie Corbett would be unbearable.

height doesnt bother me - Ronnie Corbett does tho!

I quite like the idea of Ronnie Corbett actually- rather him than someone like Vernon Kay!

lol, well if that was the choice I'd go for Ronnie any time, but I'm not generally keen on the idea *grin*

I really liked Kate Thornton on the tour, or what about Claudia doing it - would it be too much with ITT as well? Like suggestions of Gethin or Aled Jones, but for some reason would love to see Ben Miller do it (no idea why!!).Hmmm... or maybe even Johnny Vaughan?

I think Kate would be good.

Alesha too.

Bruce is a 'hoofer' of the old tradition and he knows something about dance/performance. On that basis the male host would have to know something about dancing, even if at a superficial level.

I think Aled is a good choice, especially as he has been a contestant and would empathise would the celebrities. (I'm not suggesting that Aled is superficial )

Aled Jones would be cool, what about Louisa Lytton just to be different or emma bunton?

Aled seems to be a popular choice. I certainly agree with that.

For the female half of the duo, what about Carol Smillie? She has experience in presenting and SCD. Some people might find her irritating though (although I think she's ok).

vernon & tess , should do it

Have you been drinking

Would like Bill Turnbull with Lesley or Kate Thornton

I don't think I'd like to see a former contestant do it. Someone with some presenting experience would be preferential!
I thought Kate Thornton did a brilliant job on tour, so she'd be my pick.
Not sure about the male, definately not Ronnie Corbett though, sorry!

What about Bill Turnball and Alesha - I would absolutely love Alesha to do it. She's done presenting, has experience of competing and winning SCD and has a great personality. Plus she looks great on TV.

I think if any of the pro's retired then they should do it.... and dance as well

How about Anton?

Aww yea Anton would be great! Marvelous in fact

hehe Anton and Erin!

lol the banter! that would be so entertaining!

Teehee perfect! I would miss Anton as a pro, but at least he'd get to lift the trophy even if it was to give away