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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rachel McGrath

Josh Widdicombe reveals what he was made to do in Strictly audition: ‘I thought I was rubbish’

One third of Strictly Come Dancing’s new presenting team has opened up about the audition process for the job – admitting he thought he was “rubbish” and “false” in the initial tryouts.

Josh Widdicombe will make his debut alongside Emma Willis and former professional Johannes Radebe in Saturday (19 September) night’s prerecorded launch show. But the 43-year-old comedian was shocked when he asked back after first meeting with producers.

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