Shirley Ballas shares what she really thinks of new Strictly hosts

• Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has admitted she was saddened by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly's decision to leave the show.
• Ballas spoke warmly of her beautiful relationship with the presenting duo, who announced their departure in October 2025.
• Winkleman and Daly were replaced on the BBC dance competition by Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe.
• Ballas welcomed the new hosting lineup, noting she already has good relationships with Willis and Widdicombe from previous television work.
• The head judge paid tribute to former Strictly professional dancer Johannes Radebe, describing him as a superstar in her book.

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Strictly judge admits they were ‘saddened’ by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly’s exit