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Strictly Come Dancing star Josh Widdicombe ‘whacked’ by passenger in flight row

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Strictly host Josh Widdicombe ‘whacked’ in row over plane seat

‘Strictly’ host got into some airplane beef – and we’re not talking about the in-flight meal

The Independent UK

Big Brother co-host Will Best becomes latest star to join Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup

He is best known for fronting the ITV reality series alongside AJ Odudu as well as hosting the Hits Radio Breakfast Show

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Strictly: It Takes Two boss quits ahead of format change for 2026 series to ‘freshen things up’

BBC companion show is reportedly set to become a vodcast this year

The Independent UK

Josh Widdicombe wrangles giant yellow ball on to boat for new TV show

The Strictly Come Dancing host is filming a new comedy show.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up rumours, from This Morning star to EastEnders favourite

All the celebrities who might be appearing on BBC series

The Independent UK

Ten-year Strictly veteran breaks down in tears on stage after BBC series exit

Professional dancer’s ‘unforgettable’ time on series is officially over

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Strictly star Nikita Kuzmin addresses Dani Dyer 'return' as pro weighs in on new presenter line-up

The daughter of Rivals star Danny Dyer broke her ankle in the 2025 series and had to pull out before the first week of the competition started

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball shares emotional family update after missing out on Strictly Come Dancing role

Her latest updates comes after she all confirmed she had been passed over for the Strictly Come Dancing hosting role.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball says she sees daughter ‘less and less’ as she’s moved in with Fatboy Slim

The radio presenter recently revealed she had unsuccessfully screen-tested for the role of the new ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ host

The Independent UK

New Strictly host stumped by dance question in live interview

New Strictly Come Dancing host Josh Widdicombe accidentally slipped up when asked to name a style of dance, following the BBC’s announcement that he is joining the new presenting lineup.

The Independent UK

New Strictly host admits to second thoughts before accepting role

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Josh Widdicombe nearly turned down chance to audition for Strictly presenter role

‘When I started out in stand-up, no one foresaw this,’ comedian said

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball relieved not to be Strictly Come Dancing presenter

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Strictly’s Johannes says he is not hanging up his dancing shoes yet

Johannes Radebe will take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to present Strictly alongside Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe.

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas says joyous life with mother is a stark contrast to past relationships

The former professional dancer moved in with her mother four years ago following the breakdown of a relationship

Woman & Home

‘I'm not that familiar with him’: Shirley Ballas gives her verdict on Josh Widdicombe’s surprise Strictly role

The judge has delivered her thoughts on the curve ball of the comedian being added to the Strictly presenting line-up

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Zoe Ball explains why she’s ‘glad’ she didn’t get Strictly Come Dancing hosting role

Radio star was in the running to join BBC show’s presenting team

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New Strictly Come Dancing presenters make first public appearance as trio at Chelsea Flower Show

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe visited the London garden show on Friday

Evening Standard

Strictly presenters enjoy first outing as trio at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe visited the London garden show.

The Independent UK

Strictly head judge defends new presenters amid show shake-up

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The Independent UK

Strictly hosts react to their new roles in behind-the-scenes footage

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The Independent UK

Shirley Ballas gives verdict on ‘surprise’ new Strictly presenters

Three presenters are set to replace the outgoing duo of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

Evening Standard

Emma Willis ‘can’t find the words’ to describe Strictly Come Dancing role

The new presenting team for the show discussed how ‘exciting’ it is to become the faces of the hit BBC dancing competition.

Woman & Home

Sara Cox reveals secret two day process to win Strictly presenting job - ‘It was great fun’

The Radio 2 host has opened up on the audition process to win the gig, which ultimately went to Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe

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