Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been confirmed as the New Strictly Come Dancing hosts.
The BBC confirmed the news in a post on Instagram with the caption: “It’s official…September 2026.”
The trio will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the dance competition last year.
They had been leaked as the final line-up chosen by BBC bosses in reports over the weekend, while Willis has been linked to the show for weeks.
Willis, best known for presenting Big Brother and The Voice, said: “It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Strictly – I’ve cheered and danced along from my sofa for years – so to be stepping into the Strictly ballroom is something I can’t quite comprehend.
“It’s impossible to fill the shoes that Tess and Claudia have left behind – two wonderful, iconic women who have been the beating heart of Strictly for so long. I can only hope that we are able to help to steer the ship as beautifully as they have, into this new chapter.
“I can’t wait to spend my weekends with Josh and Jojo, the incredible dancers and the judges. Fingers crossed for a 10 from them.”
Strictly professional dancer turned presenter, Radebe said: “To be returning to Strictly Come Dancing in this new role is beyond anything I ever imagined.
“This show has always stood for joy, heart, and togetherness, and I feel deeply honoured to now help carry that magic forward. To do it alongside the formidable Emma Willis and the utterly brilliant Josh Widdicombe makes it even more special.
“I’m ready – sequins, nerves, and all, please bear with me. Love Jojo.”
Comedian Widdicombe is best known for his appearances on The Last Leg, Fighting Talk, Mock the Week and his BBC Three sitcom Josh.
He said: “Dancing the Charleston dressed as a penguin for the 2024 Christmas Special of Strictly remains my career high point, so I am giddy with excitement, honoured and a little overawed to be given the chance to step into the biggest shoes in television.
“I adore Emma and Jojo and can’t wait to spend my weekends with them. I’ll dust off the penguin costume.”
Daly and Winkleman announced their departure from the programme in October.
Daly, 56, presented the series alongside the late Sir Bruce Forsyth when it launched in 2004 while Winkleman, 54, fronted its weekday companion show, It Takes Two.
Winkleman eventually moved on to host the Sunday night results show alongside Daly and joined the main show every Saturday from 2014, after Sir Bruce stepped down.
