New Strictly hosts given unique honour following major announcement IN FULL The Independent UK · May 20
Blackpool Tower lights up for Strictly Come Dancing’s three new hosts Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe were confirmed as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly’s replacements on Tuesday The Independent UK · May 20
Blackpool Tower lit up with the names of new Strictly Come Dancing presenters Johannes Radebe, Josh Widdecombe and Emma Willis are the new trio. Evening Standard · May 20
Rylan Clark ‘cries’ in hilarious reaction video to missing out on Strictly Come Dancing hosting job The 37-year-old won’t be waltzing his way into a presenting role on ‘Strictly’ The Independent UK · May 19
‘This wasn’t my time sadly’: Rylan reveals he was turned down for Strictly role Former professional dancer Johannes Radebe, comedian Josh Widdecombe and presenter Emma Willis are the new presenters of the BBC dancing show. Evening Standard · May 19
Strictly dancer Dianne Buswell says presenting role is ‘made for true star’ Johannes Radebe South African performer Radebe was announced as one of the dancing programme’s new hosts alongside Emma Willis and comedian Josh Widdicombe on Tuesday The Independent UK · May 19
The unlikely presenting combos in TV history as Strictly hosts revealed: Perfect pairs and mismatched couples As the new Strictly trio prepare to take on their new roles, we take a look back at some unlikely presenting combos across British TV The Independent UK · May 19
Strictly dancer Dianne Buswell: Presenting role is ‘made for’ Johannes Radebe South African performer Radebe was announced as one of the dancing programme’s new hosts alongside Emma Willis and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Evening Standard · May 19
Perfect pairs and mismatched couples – unlikely presenting combos in TV history As the new trio of Strictly Come Dancing hosts have been announced, we look back on some of the other unlikely presenting combos. Evening Standard · May 19
‘A potential stroke of genius’: could the new hosts save Strictly Come Dancing? From superfan Emma Willis to the all-round loveliness of Johannes Radebe, the new presenting trio are rumoured to have great chemistry. Will it be enough to rescue the ailing franchise? The Guardian - UK · May 19
Emma Willis confirmed as new Strictly host - 8 signs she's perfect for the job The Voice UK presenter will be joined by Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe this Autumn as they step into Tess and Claudia's shoes Woman & Home · May 19
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe announced as new Strictly Come Dancing hosts The trio will present the 2026 edition of Strictly Come Dancing following the departure of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman The Guardian - UK · May 19
Strictly Come Dancing announces trio of new hosts for next series IN FULL The Independent UK · May 19
Strictly Come Dancing announces Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe as new hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s replacements have finally been announced The Independent UK · May 19
The National (Scotland) · May 19 Strictly's new hosts confirmed as Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe The BBC has confirmed that Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts are Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe
The Independent UK · May 19 Emma Willis is bracingly honest and has serious mettle – she is the perfect star to steer Strictly into a new era TV: As the ‘Love is Blind’ host is finally confirmed as one part of the new presenting lineup, Katie Rosseinsky explores why she can bring good rapport and real emotion to one of the biggest jobs in UK showbusiness
Evening Standard · May 19 Strictly Come Dancing: Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to host The trio will take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Evening Standard · May 18 How Tess Daly and Vernon Kay will split huge fortune as pals say divorce 'not amicable' Friends claimed Daly is ‘seething’ with Kay and that their split is not as friendly as their joint statement makes out
Evening Standard · 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
The Independent UK · May 18 Josh Widdicombe says Strictly Come Dancing appearance was ‘worst day of my career’ Comedian is tipped to become one of the new hosts of the popular reality TV show
Evening Standard · May 17 Tess Daly and Vernon Kay split not 'amicable', friends claim amid 'ghost of Page 3 model in marriage' A member of Daly and Kay's friendship circles has reportedly said that they’d happily decided to call an end to their marriage was ‘c**p’
Evening Standard · May 16 Josh Widdicombe 'offered Strictly Come Dancing host role alongside Emma Willis' Comedian reportedly offered presenter role on hit BBC dance show - to a mixed reaction from fans
The Independent UK · May 13 Fleur East admits to being ‘bothered’ by missing out on Strictly hosting job ‘I’ve kind of lied to myself that I’d be all right with not doing it or not being considered,’ the ‘It Takes Two’ presenter said – amid rumours that Emma Willis has secured the job
Evening Standard · May 13 Emma Willis 'on the mend' after starting therapy as Strictly hosting role 'confirmed' The presenter, 50, is thought to have been offered one of the hosting roles on Strictly
The Independent UK · May 13 Strictly pro Johannes Radebe could be the show’s newest presenter after becoming late frontrunner The professional dancer is reportedly joining Emma Willis as a presenter on the show