The Latest Breaking News from Tess Daly

Josh Widdicombe reveals 'sad' side of Strictly job after fate of hosts 'revealed'

The comedian has backlash over his presenting skills, with viewers saying he looks like a ‘spare part’

Evening Standard · Oct 9

Emma Willis ‘doesn’t pay attention’ to Strictly criticism, insists husband Matt

Busted musician brushed off criticism of wife’s new role on ‘Strictly’

The Independent UK · Oct 8

‘They haven’t listened’: Strictly viewers left frustrated by presenting trio as bosses fail to shake up format

Fans dubbed comedian Josh Widdicombe a ‘spare part’ during the show’s glittering Movie Night

The Independent UK · Oct 4

Strictly Come Dancing announces another new spin-off show – with two more hosts joining the team

With It Takes Two also returning, there’ll be no shortage of content for Strictly fans

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Claudia Winkleman supports new Strictly host Emma Willis after launch episode

‘Traitors’ host has summed up her view on BBC show’s new presenter in just one word

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Johannes Radebe on Strictly and survival: ‘It’s a blessing and a curse to know life in both extremes’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The professional dancer withstood homophobia and homelessness in his native South Africa before becoming one of Britain’s most recognisable TV faces. Now he’s been tasked with guiding ‘Strictly’ through a post-Tess and Claudia revamp. He speaks to Lauren Morris

The Independent UK · Sep 19

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 · Sep 16

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 · Sep 14

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.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

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