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To tell you the likely new Strictly hosts?

171 replies

mumofoneAloneandwell · 15/05/2026 23:16

Emma Willis

Josh widdicombe
Johannes Radebe

The two men would join Emma as a kind of 'hosting trio'

I think it doesnt need Josh Widdicombe sorry

To tell you the likely new Strictly hosts?
OP posts:
Mistyglade · 16/05/2026 12:46

MrsShawnHatosy · 16/05/2026 10:01

Why do you think Alex Jones is inauthentic?

I don’t really know Emma Willis, but tbh I rather like the idea of the presenting trio.

I can’t exactly put my finger on it I just find her presenting style wooden and formal, almost contrived. Her accent grates on me too I’m
afraid.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 16/05/2026 12:50

For such a huge show, you dont take risks

Jonathan Ross would've been perfect - yes he made his mistake years ago but he's perfect

Zoe Ball wouldve been the perfect female accompaniment, doing the caring bit upstairs

We dont need 'fresh' talent, this isnt BGT, we need skill and gravitas - we need a big dog.

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Nerdisnotaninsult · 16/05/2026 12:55

RhannionKPSS · 15/05/2026 23:54

I bet it will be camp man or a drag queen, and I bet loads of people will stop watching

God forbid we should encounter a camp man on Strictly - I shudder at the thought of it!

Monty36 · 16/05/2026 13:04

mumofoneAloneandwell · 16/05/2026 12:50

For such a huge show, you dont take risks

Jonathan Ross would've been perfect - yes he made his mistake years ago but he's perfect

Zoe Ball wouldve been the perfect female accompaniment, doing the caring bit upstairs

We dont need 'fresh' talent, this isnt BGT, we need skill and gravitas - we need a big dog.

I do not watch anything Jonathan Ross is on still.

Monty36 · 16/05/2026 13:06

MrsShawnHatosy · 16/05/2026 11:24

I think Joe Lycett would have been good too.

Disagree. He tends to make it all about him. Claudia is a hard act to follow. He would not be it though.

Monty36 · 16/05/2026 13:11

mumofoneAloneandwell · 15/05/2026 23:33

Jonathan Ross and Alan Carr!!

God grief no. A double switch off. No. Dreadful.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 16/05/2026 13:20

Monty36 · 16/05/2026 13:04

I do not watch anything Jonathan Ross is on still.

You missed the traitors?!

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Monty36 · 16/05/2026 13:23

mumofoneAloneandwell · 16/05/2026 13:20

You missed the traitors?!

I watched the regular Traitors. But didn’t watch the Celebrity version, no.

intrepidpanda · 16/05/2026 13:30

Eggybreadwithnuts · 15/05/2026 23:21

Awful choices...Emma nah wont work shes better at documentaries and Josh where on earth has that come from!!! Quite B list. They will loose viewers

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Lose

IberianLynx · 16/05/2026 14:13

I would have thought they would have gone for a camp man that can hold his own in that role, a Tom Allen or Joe Lycet. I wouldn’t call Josh camp really. He is a bit wet and wishy washy.

SwedishEdith · 16/05/2026 14:31

I like Josh Widdicombe but not sure I can see him on this. Thank god not Rylan or Rinder though.

Angela Rippon is a good suggestion. Or maybe someone like Natasha Kaplinski could have done it.

LakieLady · 16/05/2026 14:47

MrsShawnHatosy · 16/05/2026 11:24

I think Joe Lycett would have been good too.

He would have been excellent! He's bloody funny, but not in a show-offy kind of way.

SwedishEdith · 16/05/2026 14:49

At least we've been spared Katherine Ryan.

durdledoris · 16/05/2026 14:54

Wingedharpy · 16/05/2026 01:56

I don't want Johannes presenting as then we wouldn't get to see him dancing and I love his dancing.

Agree, he has always been my favourite and l saw him in Kinky Boots last month, he is incredible

OriginalPedant · 16/05/2026 14:55

I don’t think any celeb with ambition or status would go for Strictly. It’s fading.

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 16/05/2026 14:58

NotTheOrdinary · 15/05/2026 23:24

Emma Willis has an annoying voice.

Because she's masking her natural Brummie accent. I hate the way she drops her aitches. More noticeable on the radio.

Wonderfulstuff · 16/05/2026 15:00

Monty36 · 16/05/2026 13:06

Disagree. He tends to make it all about him. Claudia is a hard act to follow. He would not be it though.

He followed her on sewing bee and did a good job imho.

RhannionKPSS · 16/05/2026 15:01

SwedishEdith · 16/05/2026 14:31

I like Josh Widdicombe but not sure I can see him on this. Thank god not Rylan or Rinder though.

Angela Rippon is a good suggestion. Or maybe someone like Natasha Kaplinski could have done it.

Natasha is now president of British Board of Film Classification, I doubt she would have the time or need to money

SwedishEdith · 16/05/2026 15:04

RhannionKPSS · 16/05/2026 15:01

Natasha is now president of British Board of Film Classification, I doubt she would have the time or need to money

I know but she would be a good presenter for it with having live broadcast experience.

HollyhockDays · 19/05/2026 15:36

Josh, Emma and JoJo!

SummerLimes · 19/05/2026 15:39

I don’t rate Emma as a presenter. So odd. Zoe would have been brilliant.

BillericayDickie · 19/05/2026 15:40

i like Emma.
Angela Rippon would be dreadful.

NedsAtomicWheelieBin · 19/05/2026 15:41

Emma's fine but the other two - nope.

Boomer55 · 19/05/2026 15:44

It’s long past its sell by date anyway.

TotallyBogusYeah · 19/05/2026 15:53

I initially thought oh god NO! to Josh Widdicombe, but then I remembered how everyone reacted when Noel Fielding got Bake Off and he’s been absolutely lovely on it so I’m prepared to give JW the benefit of the doubt. Emma Willis will be fine, she’s good on The Voice. JoJo will be ok too once he relaxes into it. 🤞

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