Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to Present Strictly Come Dancing
The trio will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman after the BBC held auditions and confirmed the change for the upcoming season.
- On Tuesday, the BBC announced Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing, replacing longtime presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for the autumn series.
- Daly and Winkleman announced their departure in October 2025, prompting the BBC to conduct auditions for replacements before selecting the new hosting trio after weeks of speculation.
- Willis is known for Channel 5's Big Brother and The Voice UK, Widdicombe appears on The Last Leg, and Radebe brings eight years of experience as a Strictly professional dancer.
- BBC Chief Content Officer Kate Phillip said, "Emma, Johannes and Josh's chemistry is undeniable," while former host Tess Daly commented, "Can't wait to tune in, the ultimate trio."
- The trio will join Strictly's judges and professionals this autumn as the BBC prepares for the 24th season, with celebrity contestants to be announced later in the year.
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