The new presenting trio of Strictly Come Dancing made their first public appearance together at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on Friday, sparking mixed reactions among fans. Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe were all smiles as they visited the London garden show, marking their debut since being announced as the new faces of the hit BBC dancing competition earlier this week.
First Outing as a Trio
Willis, dressed in a white waistcoat and matching trousers, was seen posing for photos alongside co-hosts Widdicombe and Radebe. Widdicombe opted for a long-sleeve shirt and black trousers despite the warm weather, while Radebe wore a see-through black top adorned with red flowers and green flared trousers. In one image, Radebe lifts Widdicombe as Willis gestures beside them.
The new lineup takes over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced their departure from the programme in October 2025. Willis has previously hosted shows including Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother, and Love Is Blind UK. Widdicombe, a comedian, has competed in a festive special of Strictly and co-hosts the podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett. Radebe joined the programme as a professional dancer in 2018 and is currently starring in the West End musical Kinky Boots.
Fan Reactions Divided
Following the appearance, fans took to social media to share their opinions. One user on X wrote, "I'm so sorry but even this photo backs up my theory that it'll just be Emma + Johannes after 1 series. This is just so odd and you can't keeeeep dancing like this!" Another commented, "I would have put Emma with Rylan, not sure about Josh or Johannes."
On Reddit, a user speculated, "Producers were thoroughly surprised and impressed with Johannes during the screentest. I wouldn't be surprised they added the 3rd host role specifically for him. If Josh doesn't work out for them, they can slot Johannes right in that spot upstairs, with a year of experience under his belt. If it does all work out, they have 3 amazing hosts!"
However, some fans were optimistic. One viewer wrote, "Good luck Josh, Emma and JoJo, looking forward to the new line-up!" Another said, "Love Emma! Don't know too much about Josh so will stay open minded before making judgements. I'm sort of gutted we won't see Jojo with a partner, but I will love to watch him on my screen every week!"
Behind-the-Scenes Excitement
The trio also expressed their excitement for their new roles in a behind-the-scenes video posted to Strictly Come Dancing's Instagram on Friday, showing them at a photoshoot for the BBC competition. The announcement came after nearly a year of anticipation, with fans eager to see who would step into the roles previously held by Daly and Winkleman.
