Strictly Come Dancing 2026 New Presenters

Strictly Come Dancing will feature a new presenting team for its 2026 series, with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe taking over from long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The revamped lineup is set to debut when the BBC dance competition returns for its launch show on Saturday, September 19, 2026, airing on BBC One and streaming on BBC iPlayer. Details regarding the exact division of duties among the three new presenters remain flexible, with producers and hosts still determining the precise roles. Willis, Widdicombe, and Radebe have indicated that their approach will be collaborative, likening it to a "Total Football" tactic where presenters move fluidly across different segments rather than adhering to strictly defined, one-to-one replacements for Daly and Winkleman's former roles. Willis explained that there is no direct equivalent to the previous hosts' positions, and the team is currently engaged in production days to establish their dynamic. One significant change confirmed by Willis is the absence of a backstage roving reporter, a role that had been speculated for Radebe. She stated that this rumored position is "not a thing.