Johannes Hosting Role Rumoured Amidst Lineup Speculation
“Emma could do this job in her sleep. Josh I think has potential to work well, depending on how he's used. I just don't understand Johannes as one of the hosts - has he hosted anything ever? (Genuine question) It feels almost like Johannes was signed and announced as returning and then he was offered something else that would make him unable to commit to training a celebrity and the producers wanted to keep him without reducing his use to the same as Gorka last year (Johannes is in the West End with Kinky Boots at the minute, isn't he? Maybe something along those lines?). I wonder what the rumoured 'roving reporter' role would entail? Maybe 'hosting' the behind the scenes segments in the Results Show? Please not anything that would extend the Saturday shows - they're already long enough, especially in the first half of the season.”
Summary
Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe are confirmed as new presenters of *Strictly Come Dancing*. Johannes Radebe, a professional dancer and presenter, has also been announced as a host and is currently starring in the West End production of *Kinky Boots*. No reliable reports have detailed a “roving reporter” role for the programme.
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- Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to present Strictly Come Dancing
He has also hosted BBC Radio 5 Live's Fighting Talk, and had his own BBC sitcom, Josh. He has previously competed as a contestant on the 2024 Strictly Christmas special. Johannes Radebe was born in South Africa and first appeared on the country's ...
- Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe announced as new Strictly Come Dancing hosts | Strictly Come Dancing | The Guardian
“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!” said Kate Phillips, BBC’s Chief Content Officer. “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.”
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- A Roving Reporter on the Future of Transit in New York City - The New York Times
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- Johannes Radebe - Wikipedia
Johannes Radebe (born 27 April 1987) is a South African-born British dancer, choreographer and presenter. He is best known for being a professional dancer on the BBC One dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing. Radebe was born in Zamdela, Sasolburg, Orange Free State, South Africa.
- Kinky Boots (musical) - Wikipedia
A non-replica UK and Ireland tour ... starring Johannes Radebe as Lola, Dan Partridge as Charlie and Courtney Bowman as Lauren, directed by Nikolai Foster. It was announced on July 7, 2025 that the Curve, Leicester non replica production would ...
- Kinky Boots - London Coliseum
The Multi-award-winning musical is now playing starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe and multi-platinum-selling recording artist Matt Cardle.
- Kinky Boots announces West End cast to join Johannes Radebe & Matt Cardle at the London Coliseum | West End Theatre
Already announced in the Kinky Boots cast is Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe as Lola, The X Factor’s Matt Cardle (& Juliet, Memphis) as Charlie Price, and Tosh Wanogho-Maud (Titanique) as Alternate Lola on Monday nights from 6 April.
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