Strictly Come Dancing has returned for its 24th series, but the latest launch left critics questioning whether the BBC favourite has lost its magic
The three-presenter format, led by Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe, felt less natural than the show’s celebrated choreography and production
Former host Claudia Winkleman was notably missed, with her wit and star power now associated with Celebrity Traitors
Despite dazzling costumes, music and dancing, the unfamiliar celebrity line-up and complicated new format left the programme looking more tired than triumphant.