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Strictly Come Dancing's new hosts spotted filming ahead of launch show
The launch number will feature the judges and five new professional dancers as Strictly returns to its pre-Covid pairing reveal format.
- Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe were seen filming the Strictly Come Dancing launch show opening number in a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their new roles ahead of the 2026 edition.
- The trio takes over hosting duties from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced their departure from the popular dance competition late last year after hosting the 2025 series finale.
- Behind-the-Scenes images show the hosts in a golf buggy as they prepare for an extravagant opening routine alongside 14 returning professionals from Strictly.
- Strictly returns to BBC One later this month with a star-studded lineup including former Love Island winner Dani Dyer-Bowen, actress Melanie Walters, former England footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips, and Australian singer Delta Goodrem.
- The show returns to the operational style used before Covid, revealing celebrity pairings through introductory videos filmed around the country this year rather than pre-recorded format.
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Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have filmed the opening number for this year’s launch show
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