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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Emma willis - Caught on Camera

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 · 12h ago

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

Evening Standard · 17h ago

Strictly viewers slam presenting format and label Josh Widdicombe a ‘spare part’

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The Independent UK · 17h ago

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‘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

The Independent UK · 22h ago

Matt Willis says wife Emma saved him from alcohol and drug addiction

‘I don’t know where I would have ended up,’ Busted star said

The Independent UK · 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.

Evening Standard · Oct 3

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Strictly’s Johannes Radebe reveals reason behind big Movie Week change

EXCLUSIVE: ‘The professionals are going to eat it up,’ he told The Independent

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Emma Willis hits out at 'judgy' Strictly critics after Josh Widdicombe backlash

Widdicombe was accused of being a ‘spare part’ and making a series of live blunders

Evening Standard · Sep 30

Emma Willis posts cryptic message about Strictly hosting backlash

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The Independent UK · Sep 30

New Strictly presenter addresses divisive response to co-hosts amid complaints

Cryptic photo appeared to reference the reaction to presenting trio after first live episode

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Josh Widdicombe cuts back on social media amid backlash over Strictly hosting role

The comedian is facing criticism over his broadcasting abilities after the first live show

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Richard Osman wades into Strictly Come Dancing new host debate

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The Independent UK · Sep 29

Richard Osman explains how he would fix new era of Strictly Come Dancing

Former BBC host addressed teething issues after first live episode with three new host

The Independent UK · Sep 29

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Evening Standard · Sep 29

Emma Willis urged to host Strictly with husband Matt after Josh Widdicombe backlash

Josh Widdicombe faced criticism over his presenting skills, with fans pointing out live errors

The Independent UK · Sep 29

This Morning presenter admits she ‘burst out crying’ after failed Strictly audition

Presenter said she had no hard feelings about losing out on the role but ‘wanted to impress so much’ it left her feeling overwhelmed

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Strictly dancer Karen Hauer joins reality favourites for new Cooking With The Stars series

Joey Essex and Scarlett Moffatt are among the personalities joining the ITV series

Evening Standard · Sep 28

Joey Essex among celebrities competing in sixth series of Cooking With The Stars

The ITV reality programme returns next month.

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The Independent UK · Sep 28

New Strictly host Emma Willis reflects on first ever live show

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The Independent UK · Sep 28

Strictly host reflects on first live show: ‘I’ve never had so much fun’

Presenter is having an absolute ball as new face of BBC show

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Strictly Come Dancing viewing figures revealed by BBC for first live show with new hosts

The first live show of the 2026 series took place on Saturday night

Evening Standard · Sep 27

Josh Widdicombe breaks silence after 'disgusting' comments about his Strictly presenting skills

The comedian, 43, faced a barrage of insults over his hosting skills on Strictly’s first live show

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Strictly Come Dancing review: New host Josh Widdicombe is a problem the show needs to solve

3/5 The dance competition’s new trio are finding their collective feet, but comedian Widdicombe needs to tone down his comedic impulses if he wants this to work

Evening Standard · Sep 26

Social media star John Nellis tops Strictly leaderboard after first live show

The football content creator and his partner Katya Jones wowed the judges during week one with their foxtrot to Alex Warren’s Ordinary.

Evening Standard · Sep 26

Strictly Come Dancing couples step onto ballroom floor for first live show

The BBC One dance programme kicked off on Saturday night with a dazzling number performed by the Strictly professionals to Joy by Raye.

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