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Emma Willis admits ‘fear’ over Strictly role as she prepares to follow Tess and Claudia

‘I am ready for the negative opinions that can come with these things, but on the flip side, there are always positives as well’ says new host

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Emma Willis ‘ready for the comparisons’ after taking over as Strictly host

She is taking over hosting Strictly Come Dancing with Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe.

Evening Standard · Sep 13

Strictly judge says Shirley Ballas ‘failed’ to replicate Len Goodman’s ‘magic’ catchphrase

‘Without Len, I don’t think the show would have survived,’ BBC star said

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Strictly Come Dancing: Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to host

The trio will take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

Evening Standard · May 19

Claudia Winkleman finally reveals the reason she left Strictly Come Dancing

It is not known yet who will replace Winkelman and co-presenter Tess Daly, who both left the show last year

Evening Standard · Feb 27

Tess Daly returns to TV for first time since Strictly exit for stint on The One Show

The presenter, 56, left ‘Strictly’ last year after 21 years

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Claudia Winkleman: Inside the private life of The Traitors’ presenter ahead of the show's January return

The Traitors returns at 8pm on New Year's Day on BBC One and BBC iPlayer

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025

‘Pure magic!’ Farewell Tess and Claudia, the power couple who were Strictly’s life and soul

The trailblazing female duo’s days of effortlessly holding the BBC dance competition together are over. They open up on the joy of working together

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025

Biggest showbiz stories of 2025: From Coldplay’s KissCam to Katy Perry in space

In April, pop star Katy Perry was a part of the six-woman crew on Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket who embarked on a trip to space.

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025

James Jordan backs Vernon Kay to take over Strictly role from wife Tess Daly

The professional dancer also tipped Zoe Ball and Bradley Walsh.

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025