Strictly judge urges compassion for new presenters facing backlash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 12:49 · Archive

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has defended the show's new presenting trio against online criticism.

Motsi Mabuse, who has judged on Strictly since 2019, has appealed to viewers to show compassion towards new presenters Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe following backlash after the show's opening live episode. Mabuse posted on social media that online criticism tears apart 'real human beings' with 'real emotions'.

How it is being reported

• Motsi Mabuse wades into BBC Strictly presenter backlash with plea to furious BBC viewers: ‘Real emotions!’GB News · 30 Sept, 10:48
• Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse responds to new presenter backlashMetro · 30 Sept, 08:11

In this story: Motsi Mabuse · Josh Widdicombe · Emma Willis · Johannes Radebe · Strictly Come Dancing · BBC

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