Emma Willis has shared her verdict on her time as one of the three new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing, calling her latest weekend in the ballroom "wonderful" as the competition reached its halfway point.
The presenter has been fronting the BBC One dance show alongside Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe, after the trio were chosen to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman following their exits at the end of the 2025 series.
New hosting line-up settles in
Since then, fans have been getting used to the new line-up, with the hosts splitting presenting responsibilities. Emma and Josh have been sticking by the judges' table, as Tess used to, while Johannes has joined the couples on the balcony ahead of the score reveal, the role previously occupied by Claudia.
Over the weekend, Emma, Josh and Johannes fronted week seven of the 2026 run on Saturday night (November 7), before the latest results show aired on Sunday evening (November 8).
Reflecting on the halfway point
Following the results show, during which Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu became the sixth couple to be eliminated from the latest series, Emma reflected on her latest weekend in the ballroom. Alongside a string of glam pictures of her different outfits from the live and results show, the former Big Brother and The Voice UK host said: "Another wonderful weekend in the ballroom. Halfway through the series, time is flying…"
It comes after Emma's husband, Busted star Matt Willis, said his wife is having a ball. Appearing on BBC Breakfast, host Jon asked: "It's been a new start for Strictly, there has been lots of scrutiny on whether it's working or how it's working. But from the inside, from home, Emma's happy?" to which the Busted star replied: "She's over the moon!"
Matt Willis on Emma's dream job
Continuing to show his support, Matt said: "I think she's doing a brilliant job. She adores the show. She's such a fan, so for her to be presenting Strictly is like a dream job, and I think you can tell how much she loves it. She's having a ball, she's really enjoying herself."
And Emma being part of the show has made him more invested in the series than ever: "I love it, it's my first time religiously watching the show, and I love it. I'm well in."
