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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

BBC confirms Strictly hosts in new video after months of speculation

The new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing have been revealed, following months of speculation.

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe have secured the coveted presenting roles, taking over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced they were leaving following the 2025 series.

The line-up was confirmed on the official Strictly Come Dancing Instagram account, which posted a video of Willis entering the shot and sitting on a stool, before being joined by Radebe, and finally Widdicome.

The account teased: "It's official...September 2026."

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