Strictly Come Dancing host Josh Widdicombe has defended the programme’s new presenting line-up after his debut attracted mixed reviews
Speaking on the Parenting Hell podcast with Rob Beckett, the comedian said he had thoroughly enjoyed working alongside Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe
Some viewers questioned the need for three presenters and called for former hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to return
The launch averaged 5.3 million viewers, slightly below 2025’s figure, despite a marginally higher peak.