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Strictly Come Dancing Fans Are Saying the Exact Same Thing About the New Hosts
Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe opened the series as the returning judges and professional dancers took part in the launch show.
- On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Strictly Come Dancing launched its new series on BBC One with presenters Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe replacing long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
- Following the exit of Daly and Winkleman, who anchored the show for 14 years, producers introduced the program's first-ever three-presenter format to helm the ballroom contest.
- A "speed dating" style twist defined the launch show, where celebrities and professionals danced together before confirming partnerships live, aiming to generate tension rather than using pre-recorded reveals.
- Social media users expressed mixed opinions regarding the new presentation; many viewers praised Willis as "excellent" but questioned the necessity of three hosts, with some describing the dynamic as "disjointed."
- Despite skepticism, other viewers urged audiences to give the new presenters a "chance," noting it is "very early days." The show continues its 2026 run every Saturday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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‘Strictly Come Dancing’ host caught ‘panicking’ as expert critiques debut
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ host caught ‘panicking’ as expert critiques debutEmma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe debuted their hosting skills for Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night and an expert has taken a closer look.One of the new hosts was "panicking...
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