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 from fans. Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe were all smiles as they posed for photos at the London garden show, marking their first outing since being announced as the new faces of the BBC dancing competition earlier this week.
Willis wore a white waistcoat and matching trousers, while Widdicombe opted for a long-sleeve shirt and black trousers despite the warm weather. Radebe sported a see-through black top adorned with red flowers and green flared trousers. In one image, Radebe lifted Widdicombe as Willis gestured beside them.
The new line-up will take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced their departure in October 2025. Willis is known for hosting Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother and Love Is Blind UK. Widdicombe previously competed on a Strictly festive special and co-hosts the podcast Parenting Hell. Radebe joined the programme as a professional dancer in 2018 and currently stars in West End musical Kinky Boots.
Following the appearance, fans expressed divided opinions on social media. One wrote on X: 'I’m so sorry but even this photo backs up my theory that it’ll just be Emma + Johannes after 1 series.' Another commented: 'I would have put Emma with Rylan, not sure about Josh or Johannes.' A Reddit user speculated that producers might have added a third host role specifically for Radebe, suggesting he could replace Widdicombe if needed. However, some fans were optimistic, with one writing: 'Good luck Josh, Emma and JoJo, looking forward to the new line-up!'
