Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEmma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe have been confirmed as the new presenting trio for Strictly Come Dancing, taking over from long-standing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The announcement was symbolically marked on Tuesday evening by illuminating Blackpool Tower, the iconic home of ballroom dancing, with the names of the new presenters rotating around its base. This upcoming series will be the first time a trio has fronted the popular BBC dance competition, following Daly and Winkleman's planned departure in October 2025. Emma Willis expressed her overwhelming excitement at joining the Strictly family, acknowledging the significant legacy left by her predecessors and her eagerness to work with her co-hosts. Professional dancer Johannes Radebe shared his deep honour in taking on this new role, while comedian Josh Widdicombe humorously referenced his past appearance on the show and his anticipation for the new chapter. In fullBlackpool Tower lights up for Strictly Come Dancing’s three new hostsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEmma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe have been confirmed as the new presenting trio for Strictly Come Dancing, taking over from long-standing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The announcement was symbolically marked on Tuesday evening by illuminating Blackpool Tower, the iconic home of ballroom dancing, with the names of the new presenters rotating around its base. This upcoming series will be the first time a trio has fronted the popular BBC dance competition, following Daly and Winkleman's planned departure in October 2025. Emma Willis expressed her overwhelming excitement at joining the Strictly family, acknowledging the significant legacy left by her predecessors and her eagerness to work with her co-hosts. Professional dancer Johannes Radebe shared his deep honour in taking on this new role, while comedian Josh Widdicombe humorously referenced his past appearance on the show and his anticipation for the new chapter. In fullBlackpool Tower lights up for Strictly Come Dancing’s three new hostsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
