Johannes Radebe has revealed more about his new job as he transitions from Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer to one of the BBC show's three hosts, alongside Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe09:08, 21 May 2026Just hours after being announced as one of the three new Strictly Come Dancing hosts, Johannes Radebe has made a surprise announcement about his role. The 39-year-old has so far been a pro dancer on the show, but will transition to being a presenter this year.‌The BBC made the announcement via Instagram, where they shared a sweet video revealing both Emma Willis and Johannes would be taking over for Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.‌Emma then turned to someone behind the camera and said: "We can't do it without you". The video then revealed that Josh Widdicombe was also a host, making it the first time in 13 years that there has been a trio helming the show.‌READ MORE: EastEnders star Jill Halfpenny's 'disappointment' at being suddenly axed from soapREAD MORE: Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe landed Strictly roles thanks to 'off the charts chemistry', says Shirley BallasBut, just hours after the video's release, the BBC's Instagram account posted a follow-up, behind the scenes look at the hosts, as they chatted to each other about getting the role.Johannes and Josh shared how getting the hosting gig "doesn't feel real" when the comedian asked his co-host how he felt about "not being part of the dancing team and having to interview them" instead.‌He insisted that he isn't giving up dancing just yet, teasing: "Listen, I'm not hanging up my dancing shows as yet. That I'm definitely not doing. I cannot. I mean, what is my life without a cha cha cha?"Fans will be excited by this news, as some had previously been disappointed that Johannes would be a host and not a pro anymore. One said: "Radebe will be wasted as a presenter when he still dances SO well."‌The South African born dancer has been a fan favourite on Strictly since he started as a pro dancer in 2018, but especially after being in the first male same-sex pairing on the show with John Whaite. The two made the final and were runners-up to Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice.Elsewhere in the latest video from Strictly, Emma joined Josh and Johannes. Josh told her that the news they were all hosts together was "the most exciting thing in my life that I've ever kept to myself".She said: "I still can't find my words because my tummy is just flipping consistently." Turning to Johannes, she added: "I imagine it's how you feel when you know you've got to walk down the stairs and they say 'Dancing the cha cha cha!' and everything goes to jelly. That's how I feel thinking about what we're about to do."Article continues belowJohannes answered: "It's petrifying but I can't tell you how exciting it is." Josh also expressed his fears about the show, labelling his hiring as an "absolute disaster"."I've just realised that I've been booked to present something with two of the most striking people on television and I look like me. Absolute disaster," he said. "Emma is one of the great TV hosts of our generation an Johannes is one of the great dancers of our generation and I'm here as well."Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .