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Josh Widdicombe breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing host speculation

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The Independent UK · May 19

Hotly tipped new Strictly host says last appearance on show was ‘worst day of my career’

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The Independent UK · May 18

Josh Widdicombe drops major Strictly hint after 'being offered hosting job alongside Emma Willis'

The comedian, 43, impressed BBC bosses with his ‘deadpan wit’ during the auditions

Evening Standard · May 18

Claudia Winkleman is a national treasure of British TV – so why has her chat show failed to catch light?

COMMENT: Many gladiators have entered the chat show arena and eaten dust. Winkleman may be down, writes Patrick Smith, but she’s definitely not out

The Independent UK · Apr 23

The brutal heckle which still haunts comedy star years later

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The Independent UK · Feb 11

Comedian Josh Widdicombe shares the cruel heckle he’ll never forget

‘It was such a specific angle that it stuck with me,’ comedian said

The Independent UK · Feb 11

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK · Jan 15

Schedule some laughs: The best comedy shows to see in 2026

The unmissable comedy tours you really should book now or risk missing out on big laughs this coming year

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025

The best comedy on TV this Christmas

Here are the best comedy shows to keep you chuckling despite being with your family

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025

Leona Lewis and Suranne Jones among stars to support Christmas Jumper Day

She is joined by podcasters Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks, actors Zawe Aston and Angela Griffin, singer Claire Richards and broadcaster Amanda Holden.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025