Shirley Ballas shares what she really thinks of new Strictly hosts IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 30
Strictly judge admits they were ‘saddened’ by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly’s exit Winkleman and Daly have been replaced by Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe The Independent UK · Oct 30
Zoe Ball’s father Johnny claims BBC axes talent over 50: ‘We gave so much’ ‘What happens when you are 50 at the BBC? Gone!’ the 88-year-old said The Independent UK · Oct 26
Josh Widdicombe told he's 'brilliant at his job' by Strictly judge after fan backlash IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 19
Strictly judge leaps to defence of Josh Widdicombe amid heavy criticism Josh Widdicombe has struggled to win over viewers since joining Strictly Come Dancing as a host The Independent UK · Oct 19
Shirley Ballas praises ‘brilliant’ Strictly host Josh Widdicombe Ballas, 66, said the new presenting team have made the long-running series feel ‘fresh’. Evening Standard · Oct 19
Strictly's Josh Widdicombe could be 'saving' the show despite viewer backlash, expert claims It comes as Strictly viewers continue a heated online debate over Widdicombe’s presenting style Evening Standard · Oct 11
Strictly Come Dancing week three results – as it happened Delta Goodrem topped the scoreboard, with Cach Mercer and Tabby Stoecker tied in second. Shaun Wright-Phillips quickstepped to the bottom of the standings. But who would become the second celebrity sent home? The Guardian - UK · Oct 10
Strictly Come Dancing’s Ellie Taylor weighs in on presenter backlash: ‘People don’t like change’ Comedian and ‘It Takes Two’ star reckons that everyone should ‘chill out’ about the new trio of hosts The Independent UK · Oct 10
Strictly star hits out at ‘disgusting’ comments to new hosts Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has hit out at “disgusting” comments made towards the show’s new hosts. The Independent UK · Oct 9
Josh Widdicombe reveals 'sad' side of Strictly job after fate of hosts 'revealed' The comedian has backlash over his presenting skills, with viewers saying he looks like a ‘spare part’ Evening Standard · Oct 9
Fate of new Strictly hosts 'revealed' after backlash and plummeting ratings Viewers have been calling for Emma Willis to ‘take over more’ and even present the show with her husband Matt Evening Standard · Oct 8
Emma Willis ‘doesn’t pay attention’ to Strictly criticism, insists husband Matt Busted musician brushed off criticism of wife’s new role on ‘Strictly’ The Independent UK · Oct 8
Strictly's Emma Willis rushed to A&E after 'passing out' during filming The presenter, 50, recalled her confusion after regaining consciousness in the hospital Evening Standard · Oct 8
Evening Standard · Oct 7 Strictly ratings plummet by millions as ex-pro calls out 'really nervous' Josh Widdicombe Viewers accused Widdicombe of looking like a ‘spare part’ and repeatedly missing his cue
The Independent UK · Oct 6 Strictly host reveals hospital dash hours before live show Presenter managed to make it to the BBC studio before they went live
Evening Standard · Oct 6 Sara Cox gives honest verdict on new Strictly hosts after 'disgusting' backlash The Radio 2 DJ was rejected earlier this year after auditioning to be one of the hosts
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Strictly viewers approve of Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe pairing after results show shakeup Pair were better match – while Josh Widdicombe ‘found natural home’ in role away from Willis
Evening Standard · Oct 4 Who was axed in the first Strictly dance off? The Strictly dance off comes after viewers cast their votes following Saturday night's Movie Week special
Evening Standard · Oct 4 Strictly fans demand line-up change as Josh Widdicombe savaged for second week Josh Widdicombe again found himself at the centre of online debate as Strictly’s second week got underway
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Strictly viewers slam presenting format and label Josh Widdicombe a ‘spare part’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · Oct 4 ‘They haven’t listened’: Strictly viewers left frustrated by presenting trio as bosses fail to shake up format Fans dubbed comedian Josh Widdicombe a ‘spare part’ during the show’s glittering Movie Night
Evening Standard · Oct 3 OPINION - Give Josh Widdicombe a break! Why Strictly host's critics need to calm down The comedian has been slammed as being particularly unfunny - but is the criticism deserved?
Evening Standard · Oct 3 Matt Willis says he now has ‘very valid reason’ to turn Strictly down The Busted musician, 43, said he has been approached to appear on the BBC series several times over the years.
The Independent UK · Oct 2 Strictly’s Johannes Radebe reveals reason behind big Movie Week change EXCLUSIVE: ‘The professionals are going to eat it up,’ he told The Independent