- Emma Willis addressed the mixed response to her new Strictly Come Dancing co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe by sharing a cryptic quote on Instagram.
- Viewers and commentators noted teething problems with the new presenting format, including the roles assigned to Widdicombe and Radebe during the first live show.
- Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse hit back at online critics, calling for viewers to appreciate real human hosts rather than risk them being replaced by artificial intelligence.
- Social media star John Nellis topped the week one leaderboard with 31 points, while Melanie Walters, Shaun Wright-Phillips, and Dame Sarah Storey finished at the bottom with 15 points.
- The new trio took over hosting duties after long-standing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman decided to step down in October 2025.
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