Channel 4 confirms Josh Widdicombe's future on The Last Leg as he joins Strictly
Is Josh's time on the show at an end?Strictly host Josh Widdicombe’s future on The Last Leg has been revealed as he joins the hit BBC One show as a host.
Comedian Josh, 43, was announced as one of three new hosts to be fronting the hit BBC One show when it returns later this year.
Josh Widdicombe joins Strictly
Yesterday (Tuesday, May 19), it was announced that Josh would be joining Strictly 2026 as a host.
He will front the show alongside Emma Willis and Strictly professional dancer Johannes Radebe.
“Dancing the Charleston dressed as a penguin for the 2024 Christmas Special of Strictly remains my career high point, so I am giddy with excitement, honoured and a little overawed to be given the chance to step into the biggest shoes in television,” he said.
“I adore Emma and Jojo and can’t wait to spend my weekends with them. I’ll dust off the penguin costume.”
Sarah James, the executive producer of Strictly, said: “Josh had us all in stitches with his unique style of self-deprecating humour and razor-sharp wit – and let’s not forget, he got a 10 from Anton in the Christmas Special, so I think he already considers himself a pro dancer…”
Josh’s future on The Last Leg
However, following news he would be joining Strictly, concerns have been sparked over Josh’s future on his hit Channel 4 show, The Last Leg.
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Josh has featured on the show since 2012 alongside Alex Brooker and Adam Hills.
But fans – have no fear!
According to The Sun, Channel 4 have confirmed that Josh will continue with his role on the show, despite his new Strictly commitment.
This is because Josh’s Last Leg duties don’t clash with when Strictly is on, meaning he can do both.
TV Guide has contacted Channel 4 for comment.
New dancers to join Strictly
Meanwhile, in other Strictly-related news, Shirley Ballas has seemingly revealed that FIVE new dancers will be joining the show.
The news comes after Gorka Marquez, Karen Hauer, Luba Mushtuk, Michelle Tsiakkas, and Nadiya Bychkova were all axed.
Speaking to The Sun, she said: “I think everybody is going to enjoy the new series. We got five new professionals coming in, some fantastic dancers. All in all, it’s having tweaks left, right and centre and it’s getting a new face!”
She was also very complimentary of the new hosts, including Josh.
“I met Josh for the first time this week, he’s a charming chap,” she said.
Strictly returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year.
