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Rylan Clark Reacts To New Strictly Come Dancing Hosts Announcement

Rylan Clark Reacts To New Strictly Come Dancing Hosts Announcement

Published by Sam Flores

An hour after the BBC’s announcement, Rylan posted on Instagram: “Just wanted to say as it was reported I was in ‘the race’ for Strictly, the biggest congrats to my Emma and equal congrats to Johannes and Josh. You’re all going to have the best time. Made up for yous. “This wasn’t my time sadly but [I’m] extremely grateful to even have been considered.” “I’m taking the news really well (see next slide) but genuinely looking forward to the new series with you three,” he added, before reposting an iconic clip of himself crying during his early days as a contestant on the talent search The X Factor. Rylan isn’t the only It Takes Two alum to have spoken about missing out on the role hosting the main show. Fleur East also admitted she’s been feeling “bothered” about being overlooked for the hosting job, having fronted the spin-off series since 2023. Source link

Rylan Clark responds to Strictly Come Dancing presenter announcements after missing out on role

Rylan Clark responds to Strictly Come Dancing presenter announcements after missing out on role

Published by Daniella Wilson

Rylan Clark has responded to the announcement that Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe will serve as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing. Clark was among the names who were rumoured to be replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on the show after it was announced that the beloved hosts would be standing down at the end of last year. Confirming that he had been in “the race” on Tuesday (19 May), Clark offered his “biggest congrats” to Willis, Widdicombe and Radebe on his official Instagram account. “This wasn’t my time sadly but am extremely grateful to even have been considered,” he said. “Genuinely looking forward to the new series with you three x.” He also joked that he was “taking the news well” and showed a video of him breaking down in tears on The X Factor back in 2012, when Nicole Scherzinger told him that he was going through to the live shows. Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before …

Tess Daly Reacts To Strictly Come Dancing New Hosts Announcement

Tess Daly Reacts To Strictly Come Dancing New Hosts Announcement

Published by Sam Flores

Tess Daly in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom Tess Daly has shown her support for her Strictly Come Dancing successors. On Tuesday afternoon, it was announced that TV personality Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and former Strictly pro Johannes Radebe would be taking over at the helm of the BBC dance show, following Tess and co-host Claudia Winkleman’s departures last year. The news was revealed in an Instagram post, with Tess immediately popping up in the comments. Giving the new team her personal seal of approval, she commented that she “can’t wait to tune in” and see “the ultimate trio” in action. Reposting the video on her own Instagram page, she added: “The secret’s out and it’s a good one – what a dream team!” View this post on Instagram Tess and Claudia stepped down from Strictly in the middle of last year’s season, and presented their final show together in December 2025. Prior to that, Tess had been with the long-running reality show since its launch, first co-presenting with the late Sir Bruce Forsyth, …

BBC finally confirms trio of new Strictly Come Dancing hosts replacing Tess and Claudia

BBC finally confirms trio of new Strictly Come Dancing hosts replacing Tess and Claudia

Published by Daniella Wilson

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been confirmed as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing following the departures of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. In October 2025, Daly and Winkleman delivered the shocking news that they would be leaving their roles as hosts of the BBC’s flagship entertainment programme, saying it “felt like the right time”. Since 2014, Tess and Claudia have hosted the show together, with Tess at the helm since Strictly’s inception in 2004 and Claudia making the move from It Takes Two to the main results show in 2010, before taking on full weekend duties following Sir Bruce Forsyth’s departure. Ever since their announcement, rumours have been flying as to who might step into the breach – and the BBC has finally confirmed just who will be joining the programme in their place. Now we know a trio is taking over – and they’ve been rumoured for days. Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe. BBC/Ray Burmiston Kate Phillips, the BBC’s chief content officer, said: “Emma, Johannes and Josh’s chemistry …

Josh Widdicombe ‘to co-host Strictly Come Dancing’

Josh Widdicombe ‘to co-host Strictly Come Dancing’

Published by Sam Flores

Josh Widdicombe is set to become the new co-host of Strictly Come Dancing. The 43-year-old comedian is reportedly poised to line up alongside Emma Willis as the new co-hosts of Strictly, while Johannes Radebe has landed a role as a “roving reporter” behind the scenes. A source told The Sun newspaper: “Josh has been offered the job alongside Emma, and it’s his for the taking. He entered the running a little later than the others, but he nailed the chemistry tests. “Josh is so good at live TV thanks to co-hosting The Last Leg on Channel 4 and he’s also quick-witted, kooky, awkward and funny.” Josh is seen as the perfect candidate to replace Claudia’s comedy on the show, while Emma is seen as a Tess-like figure. The insider continued: “He can bring the comedy they need like Claudia Winkelman did in the ‘Claudatorium’ while Emma is seen as the sensible one, like Tess Daly. “The BBC have told Josh he’s the man they want for the job.” Meanwhile, it was recently suggested that Emma …

Dancing With the Stars season 35: Maura Higgins and Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson among first stars announced

Dancing With the Stars season 35: Maura Higgins and Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson among first stars announced

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Dancing With the Stars is already gathering a new batch of celebrity hopefuls preparing to hit the dance floor this fall. Scheduled to premiere mid-September, season 35 of the hit ABC dance competition series will welcome back Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli to the judging panel, alongside returning co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough. The long-running show, considered the American equivalent of Britain’s Strictly Come Dancing, features celebrities paired with professional dancers who train them to compete in ballroom dancing. While the full lineup won’t be announced until September 2 on Good Morning America, a few early names have been revealed. From reality stars to a baseball breakout, here is the list of confirmed celebrities appearing on season 35 of Dancing With the Stars. This article will be updated in due time. Ciara Miller ‘Summer House’ star Ciara …

Zoe Ball nurses ‘rejection’ after missing out on Strictly Come Dancing host job

Zoe Ball nurses ‘rejection’ after missing out on Strictly Come Dancing host job

Published by Daniella Wilson

Zoe Ball has revealed she is officially out of the running for the role of Strictly Come Dancing host following the exit of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The radio presenter and former It Takes Two host, 55, revealed on her podcast, Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball, that she has processed the result, jokingly admitting she’s nursing the “rejection”. The news comes after The Sun reported that Emma Willis has been confirmed as the next presenter, with her co-host yet to be announced. © WireImageEmma Willis has reportedly been confirmed as the new host What did Zoe Ball say? Speaking to Jo Wiley about the Strictly hosting job, Zoe revealed: “I didn’t get it, but it’s OK.” She joked: “I have worked through the seven stages of grief and rejection over the last couple of days.” © GettyZoe missed out on the role There are multiple names in the running for the roles, including Angela Scanlon, Alex Jones and Rylan Clark, who have all been tipped to join Emma Willis. Hinting at …

Strictly Come Dancing Zoe Ball confirms she won’t be its new presenter

Strictly Come Dancing Zoe Ball confirms she won’t be its new presenter

Published by Daniella Wilson

Zoe Ball has confirmed she is no longer in the running for the Strictly Come Dancing hosting job, admitting she has worked though “grief and rejection” after learning the news. The broadcaster had been a favourite amongst fans to take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, and had even teased she had something major coming up but couldn’t “say anything about it”. However, Ball has lifted the lid about losing out on the job during her latest episode on the Dig It podcast with Jo Whiley. Discussing the role, she said: “I didn’t get it, but it’s OK. I have worked through the seven stages of grief/ rejection, over the last couple of days.” Ball is the first presenter who had been linked to the role to publicly confirm she had taken part in the previously reported chemistry tests, but is now out of the running. “Obviously the papers have got wind of certain things, I don’t think think they’ve got the full story yet, and I don’t think the BBC have confirmed everything …