- Strictly Come Dancing viewers expressed frustration after BBC producers chose not to alter the show's presenting format for week two, leaving fans disappointed with the co-hosting arrangement.
- New presenter Josh Widdicombe was labelled a “spare part” by fans, who argued he would have been better deployed alongside Johannes Radebe to interview contestants upstairs rather than staying on the main dance floor with Emma Willis.
- The criticism follows a three-star review by The Independent' s Isobel Lewis, who noted that Widdicombe's gag-at-all-costs comedic style often disrupted co-host Willis and created awkward moments during live broadcasts.
- In contrast to the hosting criticisms, Johannes Radebe received widespread praise from viewers for a noticeably calmer and more confident performance compared to his debut in week one.
- The week two broadcast featured the show's Movie Night, marking the first time in Strictly history that all 15 couples were able to deliver themed performances in the second week.
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