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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe have been announced as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing. The trio will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the show after the 2025 series. Johannes Radebe admitted he was "petrified" but also very excited about his new appointment. Emma Willis also expressed her excitement and anticipation ahead of the official announcement. Josh Widdicombe joked that the presenters would be more nervous than the dancers during their first episode. In fullJohannes Radebe says he was ‘petrified’ before major Strictly Come Dancing announcementThank 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
Strictly hosts react to their new roles in behind-the-scenes footage
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe have been announced as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing. The trio will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the show after the 2025 series. Johannes Radebe admitted he was "petrified" but also very excited about his new appointment. Emma Willis also expressed her excitement and anticipation ahead of the official announcement. Josh Widdicombe joked that the presenters would be more nervous than the dancers during their first episode. In fullJohannes Radebe says he was ‘petrified’ before major Strictly Come Dancing announcementThank 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
