Josh Widdicombe addresses Strictly Come Dancing hosting rumours

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19 May 2026 • 6:51 PM MYT
The Independent
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Josh Widdicombe addresses Strictly Come Dancing hosting rumours

Josh Widdicombe has addressed speculation that he will be hosting Strictly Come Dancing alongside Emma Willis.

Recent reports have claimed that the former Big Brother host, 50, will be taking over the popular show alongside another star, after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they were leaving after the 2025 series.

Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (19 May), the comedian was grilled on whether he would be taking on the role.

“Do not believe what you read in the papers, right?” he told host Ed Balls.

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