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Strictly fans spot major problem with Josh Widdicombe taking over from Tess Daly
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- Sep 27, 2026, 3:39 PM UTC
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Josh Widdicombe
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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Tess Daly
English television presenter (born 1969)
Helen Elizabeth "Tess" Daly is an English television presenter and former model. She is best known for co-presenting the BBC One dancing competition show Strictly Come Dancing (2004–2025). She announced on 23 October 2025, that she would be leaving the show after 21 years, at the end of the current series and the recording of the Christmas Special.
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