Strictly Come Dancing 2026

[rider73]

Thought I would start this thread seeing as there are some pretty firm stories around the new presenter line up :-

emma willis and josh widdicombe at the front of the show
and Johannes as a pro dancer (and doing just the set pro dances, no partner) doing new behind the scenes sections , unclear if this is for the live show or for the newly revamped It Takes 2 (rumours are that its going to be more like The Traitors Uncloaked - a more casual chat with the stars, and various guests.

[andrewpandrew]

Out at dinner with my wife and several friends yesterday and this came up. Pretty much everyone said that Widdicombe would see them quit watching it. Despite being fairly ambivalent towards him, I do think he'd be an odd choice.

[rider73]

to be honest i wasnt that hopeful about Claudia bit she did a good job - i just dont know about Josh, i'd give him a go for a bit, i'm just not sure he brings much warmth like Claudia did

[Eric Mc]

As long as it's not Ann Widdicombe.

[rider73]

It's all official now.

[Adrian W]

Josh Widdicombe, the least funny, engaging or entertaining person on TV, his wife knows all the right people though.

[abzmike]

Slightly odd choice… housewives favourite?
He just needs a spangly jacket and it could all be a bit Alan Partridge.

[croyde]

Mmmmm, not sure about him. Emma will be great. She's lovely, I used to work with her, a long long time ago.