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Emma Willis: Stars paired up in way ‘never done before’ in Strictly launch show

The TV presenter, 50, is among the new hosts of the BBC dancing competition.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing unveils new spin-off show with Dianne Buswell at the helm

The new series is the first new spin-off of the UK franchise in 22 years

Evening Standard

Strictly 2026: Meet the new professional dancers ahead of glitzy season launch

The new stars will replace five long-serving professionals, who the BBC announced earlier this year would be exiting the show

Evening Standard

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Lacey Turner says Strictly Come Dancing is the ‘hardest thing’ she’s ever done

The EastEnders actress, 38, is among the fifteen celebrities taking part in the new series of the BBC show which begins on September 19.

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Johannes Radebe on the moment he ‘crumbled’ live on show: ‘I’ve needed my partners to pick me up’

‘It’s heartbreaking,’ the former ‘Strictly’ pro said

The Independent UK

Emma Willis gears up for Strictly premiere as she vows 'not to engage' with hate

Willis has admitted that she has questioned whether she is ‘good enough’ to step into the iconic presenting role

Evening Standard

BBC's 'Strictly' Nightmare as Pairings Reportedly Leak Before 'Traitors' and 'I'm a Celeb' Battle

Strictly Come Dancing is set to return on 19 September 2026 with 15 celebrities, new presenters and a reported leak of 11 professional dance pairings.

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Strictly host Josh Widdicombe admits he wanted to be a full series contestant: ‘That would have been thrilling’

‘That would have been thrilling… but let’s been honest, I wouldn’t have made it through the whole season,’ joked new host

The Independent UK

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

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

New Strictly host makes honest admission about this year’s celebrity contestants

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The Independent UK

La Voix hints Strictly 2026 hosting changes will ‘surprise’ viewers

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe were announced as the new presenting duo earlier this year

Evening Standard

ITV addresses axing ‘irreplaceable’ Tom Jones from The Voice while revealing his replacement

Sir Tom Jones claimed ITV dropped him from The Voice over ‘financial difficulty with insurance’

The Independent UK

Cheryl, Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon join The Voice UK in show revamp

The new additions to the show come after Sir Tom Jones claimed he was ‘fired’ from the coaching panel.

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The Independent UK

Strictly’s Emma Willis admits even she hadn’t heard of some celebs on 2026 line-up branded ‘weakest’ ever

Fans have claimed that the calibre of celebrity competing this autumn is the lowest in the show’s 24-series history

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Emma Willis says having three new presenters was ‘wild card’ decision

The TV star will host the new series alongside comedian Josh Widdecombe and former professional dancer Johannes Radebe.

The Guardian - UK

‘I was on the loo when I got the news!’ Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts spill their scandalous secrets

After a year of frenzied conjecture, the new hosts putting the razzle back into Strictly are Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe. They talk night sweats, sparkly pants – and the hilarious fake show cooked up to fool the press

The Independent UK

New Strictly hosts quash rumour over BBC show shake-up

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe will be at the helm for the 2026 series

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The Independent UK

How the BBC kept Strictly bombshell secret revealed by new hosts

Incoming presenters Johannes Radebe, Josh Widdicombe and Emma Willis shared the name of the fictitious TV show they were told to pretend to be auditioning for

Evening Standard

Strictly 2026: Everything you need to know about this year’s hosts Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe

The new trio will replace longtime hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced their departure last year

Evening Standard

New Strictly Come Dancing hosts star in film set trailer with judges and dancers

Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdecombe are the new hosts of the BBC’s flagship entertainment show.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing announces historic format change for revamped series

It’s a brand new era for long-running BBC show

The Independent UK

New Strictly hosts flaunt glitterball trophy in behind-the-scenes first look at 2026 series

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have filmed the opening number for this year’s launch show

Evening Standard

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe film for Strictly launch show

The presenters were seen in their new roles in a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the show.

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball speaks out about Strictly’s new hosts after losing gig to Emma Willis: ‘It’s what happens’

Ex BBC presenter originally auditioned to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

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