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English comedian and presenter (born 1983)
Joshua Michael Widdicombe is an English comedian, presenter and actor. He is known for appearances on The Last Leg (2012–present), Fighting Talk (2014–2016), Insert Name Here (2016–2019), Mock the Week (2012–2016) and his BBC Three sitcom Josh (2015–2017), as well as being the new host of Strictly Come Dancing (2026).
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British TV and radio personality (born 1970)
Zoe Louise Ball is a British broadcaster and presenter. She was the first female host of the Radio 1 and Radio 2 breakfast shows for the BBC, and in 2024 was confirmed as the second-highest-paid BBC presenter after Gary Lineker.
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Josh Widdicombe may be proving to be an unlikely asset for Strictly Come Dancing despite dividing opinion among viewers , according to a body language expert. The comedian, who joined Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe as part of the BBC show's new presenting line-up this year, has sparked mixed reactions from fans, with…
EXCLUSIVE: Strictly legend Ian Waite tells the Mirror how he thinks the revamp is going - and gives an insight into how Zoe Ball reacted after missing out on the hosting gig