Strictly’s new hosting trio leaves viewers split after lively return

9/21 @ 6:09pm by Morten Nielsen

Strictly Come Dancing returned with a reshaped format as Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and professional dancer Johannes Radebe took charge, following the departures of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Emma received a warm response from viewers, though many questioned the need for three presenters and admitted the programme felt strange without its former hosts

Fifteen celebrities were also divided into groups for specially choreographed routines before meeting their professional partners

Josh has since said the demanding launch-show schedule left him exhausted

The first live episode airs on 26 September.