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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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The comedian is facing criticism over his broadcasting abilities after the first live show
Josh Widdicombe faced criticism over his presenting skills, with fans pointing out live errors
Josh Widdicombe appears to have addressed criticism of his new hosting role on Strictly Come Dancing, alongside Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe, in a post on his Instagram