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Craig Revel Horwood praises new Strictly hosts

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 07:28 · Archive

Judge Craig Revel Horwood has praised new Strictly Come Dancing hosts Josh Widdecombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe.

Judge Craig Revel Horwood has praised the new Strictly Come Dancing hosts for bringing 'an extra oomph of energy' to the show. Josh Widdecombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe took over from long-time presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman this year.

Revel Horwood described Widdecombe as 'very funny' and Willis as 'the ultimate professional'. He highlighted that Radebe is 'the first host we've ever had who's an accomplished dancer', noting it is 'great that we've got JoJo upstairs, who can demonstrate a bit of dancing as well'.

He acknowledged the change was initially challenging. 'Of course, it was a little bit tentative at first without Tess and Claudia', he said. 'It's a jolt, like changing your family members.' However, the long-serving judge believes the team has now adjusted. 'I feel like we've got over all of that, and everyone knows what they're doing', he said.

Revel Horwood credited the show's willingness to evolve with maintaining its success. 'I think change is what breathes fresh life into the production', he said. 'People's tastes change every year – fashion, music, culture – and Strictly is always keeping up with that.' He argued this approach keeps the show 'at the top of its game, because it's constantly moving with the times, and introducing new dances, styles and types of dancers every year'.

Among this year's changes was the introduction of a three-couple dance-off during Halloween Week. Revel Horwood backs the new format.

Craig Revel Horwood praises new Strictly hosts
Image: NW Evening Mail

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In this story: Craig Revel Horwood · Josh Widdecombe · Emma Willis · Johannes Radebe · Tess Daly · Claudia Winkleman · Strictly Come Dancing · BBC

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