Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been unveiled as Strictly Come Dancing’s fresh presenting line-up.
The three will succeed Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, who revealed their departure from Strictly at the conclusion of 2025.
Earlier reports indicated contracts had been extended following multiple rounds of auditions conducted by the BBC.
The broadcaster has now officially announced the trio will assume presenting duties when the show returns this autumn.
Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe are the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing.
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Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe confirmed as new Strictly hosts
Making the announcement, Kate Phillip, BBC’s Chief Content Officer stated that the chemistry between Emma, Johannes and Josh is unmistakable.
There had been considerable speculation and buzz, so she was pleased to finally reveal the news to audiences.
She expressed gratitude to all the impressive candidates encountered during the challenging selection process.
The nation’s most cherished ballroom programme consistently sets trends, and for the first time in Strictly history, three exceptional hosts have been selected for the role.
Together with the outstanding Strictly production team, who are preparing extraordinary and memorable elements for the upcoming series, she knows this impressive threesome is eager to collaborate with the judges and professional dancers to deliver essential viewing on BBC this autumn.
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In the comments beneath Strictly’s official Instagram announcement, viewers offered their reactions to the new presenting team, with notable figures like Alison Hammond responding that the trio are genuinely wonderful people who will absolutely excel in their positions.
Previous Strictly presenter Tess Daly wrote that she was looking forward to watching, calling them the perfect combination.
Professional Strictly dancer Dianne Buswell remarked that the news was tremendously thrilling, adding particular enthusiasm for her colleague Johannes Radebe, whom she described as a genuine star perfectly suited for this position.
What are Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe known for?
Broadcasters Willis and Widdicombe both possess extensive experience presenting television and radio programmes.
Willis is most recognised for her work on Channel 5’s Big Brother, The Voice UK, Love is Blind: UK, Cooking with the Stars and The Circle.
She has also featured in documentary programmes such as Emma Willis: Delivering Babies, Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones and Change Your Mind Change Your Life.
She is married to musician Matt Willis, who beyond presenting and acting work is notably the co-founder, bassist and co-vocalist of the pop-punk group Busted.
Widdicombe is a well-known comedian, presenter and actor, having appeared on programmes including The Last Leg, Fighting Talk and Mock the Week.
He also co-hosts a podcast with fellow comedian Rob Beckett called Parenting Hell, which discusses raising children, experiences, advice and embarrassing moments.
The comedian previously participated in Strictly during the 2024 Christmas special edition.
He achieved a score of 36 points after performing a Charleston with professional partner Karen Hauer, but was beaten by drag artist Tayce, who received 40 points.
Meanwhile, Johannes Radebe is a professional dancer who has been part of the Strictly professional company for a number of years.