Strictly's new three-presenter team faces criticism after mixed start

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 04:32 · Archive

Strictly Come Dancing's new presenting trio of Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have received mixed reviews after the series began a month ago.

Strictly Come Dancing replaced longtime presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman with a new three-person team: accomplished presenter Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and professional dancer Johannes Radebe. The change was implemented a month ago, and critics have been divided on the results.

Willis and Widdicombe present the live shows together, with Widdicombe tasked with providing humour between dances. Radebe has taken over the mezzanine interviews with celebrities after each routine, bringing his dance expertise to the role. The new presenters changed the show's rhythm, and ratings have dipped from previous series.

Critics initially gave the trio a mixed reception, with one calling them 'TV's most awkward ménage à trois'. However, BBC News reports that they are slowly getting into the groove, despite the challenging transition. The Daily Mail reports that BBC bosses are already reconsidering the arrangement after just four weeks, with sources saying the programme has become a 'laughing stock' and questioning whether having three hosts rather than two was the right decision.

How it is being reported

• Strictly bosses 'planning to change host line-up' after just one series of Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe - amid whispers the show has become a 'laughing stock'Accomplished presenter Ms Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and professional dancer Johannes Radebe were deemed to have the chemistry needed.Daily Mail · 25 Oct, 01:33
• Strictly's new presenters - after frosty reviews have they warmed up?Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.BBC News · 24 Oct, 00:15

In this story: Emma Willis · Josh Widdicombe · Johannes Radebe · Tess Daly · Claudia Winkleman · Strictly Come Dancing · BBC

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