Strictly 2026 : It’s Emma, Josh and JoJo

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Marian Keyes has talked about that @JaneFondue she calls it ‘taking agin’ I do it too. Could not BEAR Chris Hollins NOR Tom Chambers

Oh yes, I used to follow her on X before I got off it. Love Marian.

I can't list who I don't like as they are usually the ones everyone loves. And probably lovely people.

But a couple of years ago it was Pete Wicks. I had to fast forward through all his dances. Sorry Pete lovers!

I felt sorry for Pete Wicks. I thought he was made a fool of. Those pink pants. EYEBLEACH

Well, he got a pity vote from me that week for aforesaid pink pants. 😁
Am going to listen to Josh's podcast now, heard a clip on insta.
I guess, if three are presenting on the night, that they are going for three presenters to try and deter/detain the inevitable negative comparisons that two would get.
So Emma doing main tellyprompter, Josh doing Josh Pit (I do like that!) and JoJo talking to them as soon as they come through the doors??
And all three coming out at the start with Em in the middle and blokes on either side twirling her??

Although Mosh pits are usually right at the front next to the stage so maybe he could get them downstairs for the initial reactions then they go up to JoJo.

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Let's hope that they drop that "Keep dancing!" bit at the end that Tess and Claudia used to do.
I wonder if they chose Josh in place of someone else who isn't free this year.

What do you mean re Josh?
They had the pick of all the big names in TV and radio, and deemed him to be the best

I'd have liked Zoe Ball replacing Tess and Sarah Cox doing upstairs (although I don't know if they get on / have good chemistry).

Not a fan of Johannes but he strikes me as the sort of person who works really hard and will do his best to do what is being asked of him.

Josh surprised me although I do like both his podcasts and I could see him doing a good job of an ITT podcast type thing to replace the studio format which is a bit tired and old-fashioned.

Emma seems like a safe choice though.

@Beachcomber Zoe and Sara were besties at one time during the “Laddette” days but Sara has the R2 breakfast show now

I feel like I would rather have had Zoe but I’m willing to give Emma a chance

I like Zoe's sunny upbeat personality but her fast talking approach doesn't gel with Saturday strictly. I like to hear what everyone has to say.

Yes and the "The Judges" !

Absolutely cannot bear Sara Cox.

Zoe wasn't gabbly and fast talking on Who Do You Think You Are last night.

On TRIE today Richard and Marina have referred to Johannes as a “roving reporter” backstage and possibly in the rehearsal room

Johannes will do a great job I think .
Just hope that he doesn’t get over emotional

Zoe wasn't gabbly and fast talking on Who Do You Think You Are last night.
She was good when she presented that Mamma Mia talent competition. I like Emma but feel for Zoe, being rejected, as she was great when she did ITT and is a real superfan.

On TRIE today Richard and Marina have referred to Johannes as a “roving reporter” backstage and possibly in the rehearsal room
A relative of mine works on Strictly and often says how nervous the celebs are on Saturday before they go out to dance. I would have thought the last thing they'll want is a 'roving reporter' asking them how they're feeling.

I don't know who they are or what TRIE is!

The Rest Is Entertainment podcast with Richard Osman and Marina Hyde

I agree that JoJo being with them backstage on a Saturday just before they go on wouldn’t do much to calm the celebs’ nerves. I can’t see the pros being happy about it.

Maybe he’ll be there earlier and it’ll be a recorded segment. Maybe whilst they’re having hair and make-up done, or arriving.

As a nondancer with limited knowledge, I’d like to see more footage of the rehearsal room. So if he’s going to be there I’ll maybe get my wish.

Yes me too - ITT is far too fast talking - I don’t agree Zoe was good on it

it’s got majorly out of hand - I love you I love you I love you - completely pointless

Nothing to do do with presenters ...
But I saw La Voix as Miss Hannigan the other night .
Absolutely fabulous !

So glad he did not get the strictly job as I don't think his heart would have been in it .

At the moment...stage is his thing x

Lots of in jokes.
Would love to have seen how CRH would have played the role .

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Thank god the bbc didn’t let themselves down with mysogynistic drag parodying women - so insulting

Craig R H played Miss Hannigan as well ....
Do you call that misogynistic?