Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman give up final yr.
Strictly Come Dancing’s contemporary presenter workforce revealed
The BBC has introduced that Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe would be the three new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing in a significant shake-up. After hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman handed of their notices final yr, it was all up within the air precisely who would fill their footwear – however in a significant distinction, this yr’s line-up will characteristic three hosts as a substitute of the standard two.
Johannes has been knowledgeable dancer on the present for years, and might be joined by comic Josh and TV presenter Emma. The BBC’s chief content material officer Kate Phillips stated in a press release: “Emma, Johannes and Josh’s chemistry is plain. There’s been a lot hypothesis and hype, so I’m relieved we are able to share the information with the general public finally! I’d prefer to thank all of the good individuals we noticed earlier than making this powerful choice.
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Tess and Claudia give up final yr (Picture: Getty)
There have been months of hypothesis (Picture: BBC/Ray Burmiston)
“However probably the most beloved ballroom within the UK at all times leads the way in which, and in a Strictly first we’ve got chosen three excellent hosts to take up the mantel. Together with our wonderful Strictly workforce, who’re busy planning fabulous and unforgettable treats for this new collection, I do know this terrific trio can’t wait to affix our judges and professionals to carry us must-see TV on the BBC this autumn.”
Every of the three new hosts additionally broke their silence, with Emma Willis stating: “It’s no secret that I’m an enormous fan of Strictly – I’ve cheered and danced alongside from my couch for years – so to be entering into the Strictly ballroom is one thing I can’t fairly comprehend.
“It’s inconceivable to fill the footwear that Tess and Claudia have left behind – two fantastic, iconic girls who’ve been the beating coronary heart of Strictly for thus lengthy. I can solely hope that we’re capable of assist to steer the ship as superbly as they’ve, into this new chapter.
“I can’t wait to spend my weekends with Josh and Jojo, the unbelievable dancers and the judges. Fingers crossed for a ten from them!”
Dancer Johannes added: “To be returning to Strictly Come Dancing on this new position is past something I ever imagined. This present has at all times stood for pleasure, coronary heart, and togetherness, and I really feel deeply honoured to now assist carry that magic ahead.
“To do it alongside the formidable Emma Willis and the completely good Josh Widdicombe makes it much more particular. I’m ready-sequins, nerves, and all… please bear with me. Love Jojo.”
Whereas funnyman Josh stated: “Dancing the Charleston dressed as a penguin for the 2024 Christmas Particular of Strictly stays my profession excessive level, so I’m giddy with pleasure, honoured and a bit of overawed to be given the prospect to step into the most important footwear in tv. I like Emma and Jojo and may’t wait to spend my weekends with them. I’ll mud off the penguin costume.”
Strictly’s government producer Sarah James admitted the mixture was “surprising”, however stated “their magic was plain the second they got here collectively”.
She added: “Emma brings a wealth of presenting expertise and a pure heat — she really belongs within the ballroom and can information our new celeb solid by their Strictly journeys with love and care.
“Josh had us all in stitches along with his distinctive model of self-deprecating humour and razor-sharp wit — and let’s not neglect, he bought a ten from Anton within the Christmas Particular, so I feel he already considers himself a professional dancer…
“After which there’s Jojo – a one-of-a-kind expertise who’s been a beloved a part of the Strictly household for eight years and can carry all his expertise and information to this new position – plus in fact his legendary wardrobe!”
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