Emma Willis shares rare family holiday snaps before Strictly debut
Emma Willis shares rare family holiday snaps before Strictly debut

Emma Willis has shared a string of rare snaps of her family after enjoying a sun-soaked holiday ahead of her huge Strictly Come Dancing debut.

The presenter recently enjoyed some time away with her husband, Busted star Matt Willis, and their children before she takes over hosting duties on the hit BBC One dance show alongside comedian Josh Widdicombe and professional dancer Johannes Radebe.

They are the first-ever trio to take to the helm, and they were signed up after former presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman left their long-running roles on the Saturday night entertainment favourite at the end of the 2025 series in December.

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Family time in Greece

But ahead of starting her major new role, former Big Brother host Emma has been soaking up the sun and family time in Greece with Matt, their children Isabelle, Ace and Trixie, and their loved ones.

Sharing a string of snaps from the trip to Greece on Instagram, the TV star shared: "They say, don’t be sad it’s over, be happy it happened. Family, food, and belly laughs. Sunshine, the most beautiful buildings, absolute chaos… just how we like it and who knew there was a @marksandspencer in Corfu. huge shoutout to @limelightescapes who always help us pull these holidays together (not an ad just love ‘em). Already wishing we were back…"

Matt also shared his own photos from their visit to Corfu, including gorgeous pictures of his glowing wife exploring the area. "Not going to Ibiza was a bit of a gamble, but sometimes embracing change is a good thing… Nothing better than sunshine, family time and properly switching off… with the added bonus of air-con [crying laughing emoji]," he said.

Matt's take on the trip

The musician and podcast host added: "What an incredible trip to Corfu though wish we could bring the sunshine (and the air con) home with us! But Ibiza… we’ll still come back to you [winking face emoji]."

It comes as Emma recently opened up about taking on the Strictly hosting gig, with the show set to return in September. Speaking this week on the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, she said: "I'm excited about all of it. I'm nervous about all of it, I'm excited because it's a show that I've watched since it began, really. So I'm a fan of it first and foremost."

Turning to Matt, she continued: "Like we watch it every week, don't we? When it's on... And I'm nervous for all of the same reasons because it's a show that I love. It's a show that millions of people love. It's been made and hosted impeccably by Tess and Claud. And then you've got (to) take the baton and go, 'Let's not mess it up'. But I'm really excited because it's fun."

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