‘Call me Mrs Graham Norton’ – Team GB Olympian makes daring profession vow
Montell Douglas was speaking at the 2026 London Sport Awards, where she hosted proceedings and a Q&A session with Greg Cackett at the iconic Guildhall
Montell Douglas was speaking at the 2026 London Sport Awards, where she hosted proceedings and a Q&A session with Greg Cackett at the iconic Guildhall(Image: 2026 Getty Images)
Olympian Montell Douglas says she dreams of becoming the ‘Mrs Graham Norton’ of the showbiz world as she embarks on her next challenge.
Recently starring as ‘Fire’ in BBC show Gladiators, the 40-year-old also competed in Strictly Come Dancing after a bobsleigh and sprinting career that crowned her Britain’s first female representative at both the summer and winter Olympic Games.
Douglas said: “I’m slowly shimmying my way to the world of presenting because it’s my dream job. Hopefully, some big sporting events coming up will help me get a taste of that. I just say yes to a lot of things.
“I feel like I’m a game show host. I love a daytime quiz show – I would love to do something like that. Also, being a chat show host would lean into my strengths, as I love those conversations going back and forth with somebody, with banter and playfulness. You don’t have to be too flamboyant.
“If I could have my own show one day – call me Mrs Graham Norton – that would be great. You’ve got to dream big.”
The departure of Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman from Strictly has left fans guessing at their replacements, including 2024 contestant Douglas.
She said: “There’s been lots of talk, but I do know they might be changing the format, which would be interesting. Once you change one thing, you may as well change everything, which is really positive. I’m a massive advocate of reinvention.
“They’re very big shoes to fill and I wouldn’t want to do that! You can put me on It Takes Two, though!”
Douglas was speaking at the 2026 London Sport Awards, where she hosted proceedings and a Q&A session with Greg Cackett at the iconic Guildhall.
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Speaking about the ceremony, Douglas said: “Helping Londoners be healthier, happier, and live longer lives, that is what this is all about. It’s so nice to see the faces behind those projects and programmes, so you can see the impact.”
Supported by the City of London Corporation, the 2026 London Sport Awards honoured inspiring individuals, projects, and organisations across ten categories, from volunteers and community clubs to businesses and tech innovators, who are helping Londoners lead healthier, more active lives.
London Sport CEO Emily Robinson said: “The London Sport Awards is a fabulous showcase that brings to life all the different groups, volunteers, and grassroots sports organisations in the city of London that are doing amazing things.
“We want people to feel really encouraged that their hard work is being recognised as different sports and well-being activities are incredibly important to the lives of Londoners.”
London Sport is a charity that helps all Londoners live longer, healthier and happier lives through being active. The London Sport Awards, supported by the City of London Corporation, shines a spotlight on the capital’s unsung heroes who are helping Londoners lead more physically active lives. Find out more at www.londonsport.org
