Overview
- Emma Willis told BBC Radio 2 on June 29 that she is worried viewers have set the bar too high for the hosts' chemistry and said she feels both excited and terrified about her first series.
- The BBC confirmed in May that Willis will present Strictly Come Dancing with comedian Josh Widdicombe and former professional dancer Johannes Radebe, replacing long-time hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.
- Johannes Radebe brings direct show experience as a former Strictly professional, a factor the BBC frames as continuity within the new presenting lineup.
- Four celebrities have already been announced for the 2026 contest — Chris Appleton, Lacey Turner, Delta Goodrem and Dani Dyer — as the show builds its autumn roster.
- Rising publicity and scrutiny around the new hosts could shape viewing expectations and promotion for the series, and producers and presenters will be watched closely for the trio's early on-screen rapport.