Strictly Come Dancing fans are calling for one of the new hosts to be removed from the results show – and it is not Josh Widdicombe. Despite ongoing complaints about Widdicombe's remarks since the series began, viewers are now targeting Emma Willis instead.
Host Shake-Up Sparks Fan Backlash
Willis, 43, joined Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe in a presenting shake-up after long-standing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down last year. While Widdicombe has faced criticism since the opening show, some fans believe Willis should step down for Sunday night's results show.
Posting on Reddit, one viewer wrote: "Disclaimer: I love Emma Willis. She's my secret girl crush. But she's becoming over saturated. She reminds me of Holly Willoughby. The face of every prime show, followed by Alison Hammond."
The fan added: "Emma is fronting Strictly and The Voice. Two prime time TV shows. I tuned into a show last night. Was celebs cooking, hosted with Emma and Tom Allen. She's obviously very good at her job. But aren't their any other presenters?"
Comparisons to Bruce Forsyth
The same viewer suggested the results show could drop Willis, noting that Bruce Forsyth did not host the Sunday edition. "I was thinking of the Strictly results show they could even drop Emma? Bruce Forsyth didn't do the results show. Correct me if I'm wrong. I don't want to get Emma fatigue," they wrote.
Forsyth stepped down from the Sunday results show in 2010 but continued hosting the Saturday night competition until 2014. He died at the age of 89 on August 18, 2017.
Mixed Reactions from Viewers
Other fans shared their thoughts in the comments. One said: "Yeah I think so too," while another added: "She's the only presenter on the show." Some said it "depends on your viewing habits."
However, after week 5's live show, many viewers are warming to the new trio. On X, one fan wrote: "John Widdecombe and Emma Willis have fully settled into #strictly now, this is such an enjoyable watch. The funny bits aren't awkward anymore. Tess who?" Another added: "I'm so loving Emma, she is just right at home. Perfect."
Strictly Come Dancing's results show airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7:10pm tonight (October 25).
