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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 2019/08/26: Johannes Radebe at the Strictly Come Dancing Launch at BBC Broadcasting House in London. (Photo by Keith Mayhew/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Strictly's Johannes not hanging up his dancing shoes yet

Professional dancer Johannes Radebe has said he is "not hanging (up) my dancing shoes yet" after it was announced he would become part of Strictly Come Dancing's new presenting trio.

Television • 23 May

Ballas: Living with mother, 88, is 'most joyous thing'

Shirley Ballas has said living with her mother is "the most joyous thing", adding that the 88-year-old is "self-sufficient" – unlike boyfriends.

Television • 23 May

New Strictly hosts react to landing dream presenting job

Emma Willis has said she "can't find the words" to describe how she feels after it was announced she is among the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 20 May

Rylan turned down for Strictly role: 'It wasn't my time'

TV presenter Rylan Clark has revealed he was turned down for a role presenting Strictly Come Dancing saying it "wasn't my time sadly".

Television • 20 May

(L-R) Johannes Radebe, Josh Widdicombe, and Emma Willis Photo: BBC/Ray Burmiston

Here are some unlikely presenting combos from TV history

Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe have been announced as the new Strictly Come Dancing hosts. As they prepare to take on their shiny new roles, we take a look back at some unlikely presenting combos across British TV.

Television • 19 May

(L-R) Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe Photo: BBC/Ray Burmiston

Strictly Come Dancing announces new hosts

Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe have been announced by the BBC as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 19 May

Zoe Ball poses following a performance of Cabaret in the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre on 9 December, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Zoe Ball out of the running for Strictly presenting role

Zoe Ball has said she has been dealing with "grief and rejection" after she missed out on the hosting job for BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 12 May

The Strictly Come Dancing line-up of professional dancers Photo: BBC/Ray Burmiston

Strictly confirms returning professional dancers

Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed the professional dancers who will return to the show for its 2026 series, after five announced they would be leaving the programme earlier this year.

Television • 06 May

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Janette Manrara poses during the 'Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour 2023' photocall at Utilita Arena Birmingham on January 19, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

Janette Manrara teases potential Strictly presenting gig

Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two presenter Janette Manrara has said she will "wait and find out" about a potential new presenting role on the series.

Television • 15 Apr

Strictly star cleared of charges after arrest

A man linked to Strictly Come Dancing will face no criminal charges after being arrested on suspicion of rape, Hertfordshire Police in the UK have said.

Television • 08 Apr

Michelle Tsiakkas in a Strictly Come Dancing promo photo Photo: BBC/Ray Burmiston

Strictly's Michelle Tsiakkas announces 'emotional' exit

Strictly Come Dancing professionals including Vito Coppola and Amy Dowden are among the stars who have paid tribute to fellow dancer Michelle Tsiakkas after the news that she has stepped down from the show.

Television • 31 Mar

Professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova to leave Strictly

Professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova has announced she is leaving Strictly Come Dancing after nine years and said she will always be grateful to the show.

Television • 25 Mar

ER star says Strictly was 'antidote' to cancer treatment

Strictly Come Dancing star Alex Kingston has said appearing on the show felt like the "perfect antidote" after undergoing treatment for uterine cancer.

Television • 23 Mar

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Karen Hauer attends the 2026 InterTalent x BAFTA Networking Breakfast at BAFTA Piccadilly on March 3, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Karen Hauer quits Strictly Come Dancing after 14 years

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Karen Hauer has quit the show after 14 years.

Television • 21 Mar

Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg attend the BAFTA Television and Television Craft Nominees' Party at The V&A on 24 April, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)

Strictly couple share their newborn baby joy

Australian Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell has revealed she has given birth to a baby boy with her partner, the English YouTube star Joe Sugg.

Television • 19 Mar

Alex Kingston ignored signs before cancer diagnosis

Strictly Come Dancing star Alex Kingston has said she "wasn't reading the signs" from her body before she was diagnosed with uterine cancer.

Television • 04 Mar

Dowden 'ready to give up' dancing after cancer surgery

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has spoken about how she was "ready to hang up my dancing shoes" after receiving treatment for breast cancer.

Amy Dowden • 03 Mar

Jury reaches conclusion at Robin Windsor's inquest

An inquest has heard that former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Robin Windsor died in February 2024, with the jury returning its conclusion at West London Coroner's Court.

Television • 12 Feb

Riley says Strictly dancer Robin Windsor lost his glow

Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley said her Strictly Come Dancing professional partner Robin Windsor's "glow had gone" after he was dropped from the show, an inquest has heard.

Television • 11 Feb

Shirley Ballas feeling 'much better' after 'scary fall'

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has said she is "feeling much better" after she was taken to hospital after falling and hitting her head on a glass table.

Television • 19 Jan

Zoe Ball attends ITV's MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream photocall at the Charlotte Street Hotel in London on 28 September, 2023

Zoe Ball is keen on Strictly presenter job

TV and radio presenter Zoe Ball has said she would love to present Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 18 Jan

Shirley Ballas attends The TRIC Awards 2024 at The Grosvenor House Hotel on 25 June, 2024 in London

Strictly's Shirley Ballas recovering after 'scary fall'

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas was taken to hospital after falling and hitting her head on a glass table.

Television • 17 Jan

Mabuse says Strictly will 'survive' without Winkleman

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse has said she is hopeful the show will "survive and thrive" following the departure of co-presenting duo Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.

Television • 10 Jan

Strictly star Punam Krishan reveals cancer diagnosis

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant and TV doctor Punam Krishan has said that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Television • 05 Jan

Shirley Ballas 'surprised' at Tess Daly's Strictly exit

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has said she was "surprised" when the show's hosts announced they would be stepping down after 11 years in the role.

Television • 30 Dec 25