BBC Strictly come Dancing's Annabel Croft 'set for new career move' as fans left tearful over exit

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Strictly Come Dancing fans are petitioning for dance contestant Annabel Croft to replace presenter Claire Balding as the host of Wimbledon.The 57-year-old fan favourite was voted off the BBC dance show over the weekend and many felt that her time on Strictly was cut short.Some even took to social media to express their rage over her exit as they complained that Bobby Brazier should have been eliminated instead, the Mirror reports.But on the back of her rise from novice dancer to a semi-finalist, Annabel became a hit with viewers and many are now calling for her to become a BBC sports host, for competitions such as Wimbledon.

Taking to X, also known as Twitter, one fan wrote: "Fingers crossed that @Annabel_Croft gets the top presenting job at Wimbledon next year. "She would be great and have really enjoyed seeing her journey each week on #strictly #StrictlyComeDancing." Another agreed: "Definitely!

She's been brilliant on Amazon Prime. I thought she was always the natural successor to Sue Barker. She's knowledgeable, classy and so likeable." A third chimed in: "I hope so.

She was amazing at Wimbledon last year and really deserves the job this time around. Please take note, @BBCSport." Meanwhile a fourth replied: "Could not agree more.