STRICTLY Come Dancing has officially confirmed the new hosts who will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
The BBC shared the news that Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe will be the new hosts.
The Sun had already revealed the trio were in line for the top gig, but the news was confirmed on Strictly’s official Instagram page, with the trio coming together.
The caption read: “It’s official….September 2026.”
In the video, Emma and Johannes kissing each other on the cheek as they sat on stools, before Josh was seen behind the camera and invited over to join them.
Kate Phillips. BBC’s Chief Content Officer said: “Emma, Johannes and Josh’s chemistry is undeniable.
“There’s been so much speculation and hype, so I’m relieved we can share the news with the public at last! I’d like to thank all the brilliant people we saw before making this tough decision.
“But the most beloved ballroom in the UK always leads the way, and in a Strictly first we have chosen three outstanding hosts to take up the mantle.
“Along with our amazing Strictly team, who are busy planning fabulous and unforgettable treats for this new series, I know this terrific trio can’t wait to join our judges and pros to bring us must-see TV on the BBC this autumn.”
An insider exclusively told The Sun: “Although viewers got used to there being two hosts, there is, obviously a precedent for having a trio on Strictly too – after all Tess and Claudia both hosted alongside Bruce Forsyth.
“The reason they went for this combination was the amazing chemistry between the three of them, which was obvious when they did their tests together.
“This configuration stood head and shoulders above the rest, and they were told the good news two weeks ago.
“Though the image of them together is hot off the press, and their shoot only took place on Monday.
“They will all be equal hosts, though it’s yet to be determined exactly what kind of roles they will play.
“It won’t necessarily be a case of having someone fulfilling Tess’s role hosting on the dancefloor with another person fixed somewhere else.
“Exactly how they present the show has yet to be determined. But execs are delighted with the trio they’ve got and even more thrilled they said yes.”
Tess and Claudia announced midway through the 2025 series of Strictly that it would be their last, with their final show airing on Christmas Day.
Tess, 57, had hosted the show since it began in 2004, while Claudia joined her in 2014 after originally hosting spin off show, It Takes Two.
