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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 · Oct 4

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

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

Johannes Radebe on Strictly and survival: ‘It’s a blessing and a curse to know life in both extremes’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The professional dancer withstood homophobia and homelessness in his native South Africa before becoming one of Britain’s most recognisable TV faces. Now he’s been tasked with guiding ‘Strictly’ through a post-Tess and Claudia revamp. He speaks to Lauren Morris

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Strictly 2026: Meet the new professional dancers ahead of glitzy season launch

The new stars will replace five long-serving professionals, who the BBC announced earlier this year would be exiting the show

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Emma Willis gears up for Strictly premiere as she vows 'not to engage' with hate

Willis has admitted that she has questioned whether she is ‘good enough’ to step into the iconic presenting role

Evening Standard · Sep 14

BBC's 'Strictly' Nightmare as Pairings Reportedly Leak Before 'Traitors' and 'I'm a Celeb' Battle

Strictly Come Dancing is set to return on 19 September 2026 with 15 celebrities, new presenters and a reported leak of 11 professional dance pairings.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Emma Willis admits ‘fear’ over Strictly role as she prepares to follow Tess and Claudia

‘I am ready for the negative opinions that can come with these things, but on the flip side, there are always positives as well’ says new host

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Emma Willis ‘ready for the comparisons’ after taking over as Strictly host

She is taking over hosting Strictly Come Dancing with Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe.

Evening Standard · Sep 13

La Voix hints Strictly 2026 hosting changes will ‘surprise’ viewers

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe were announced as the new presenting duo earlier this year

Evening Standard · Sep 11