Strictly Come Dancing pro James Jordan reveals reason BBC will 'keep' Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe for next series
Emma, Johannes and Josh have replaced Tess Daly and Claudia WinklemanJames Jordan has revealed why he thinks Strictly Come Dancing bosses will keep hosts Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe.
For this year’s series, Emma, Johannes and Josh replaced Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the series last year.
The pair have received a very divided opinion among viewers, with many questioning why the show needs three hosts.
But, former Strictly pro James believes the BBC won’t be making any changes for the next series.
Strictly Come Dancing will keep same hosts next year, says James Jordan
Speaking to us on behalf of WhichBingo, when asked if he thinks Strictly will keep Emma, Josh and Johannes, James said: “I think the BBC will, because they won’t want to admit that they’ve got it wrong. It’s almost like they need to give them another year just to admit it.
“I just don’t see it’s ever going to be like — when you’re in Claudia’s area, Claudia is spontaneous, quick-witted, super intelligent, knows how to switch, knows how to react to things that are going on.
“That’s the sign of a good natural host. Whether you’ve done it before or not, it’s either innate in you or it’s not. I don’t believe that Johannes will ever be able to do that.”
James went on to give his opinion on the trio, saying he doesn’t think the three hosts work.
James added: “I don’t want to see Emma standing next to [Josh] and trying to joke and things like that.
“It kind of, again, detracts from what the show is about. We’ve never had that before. Now, all of a sudden, they’re trying to crack jokes with each other. I just don’t particularly like it myself.”
Who will leave Strictly Come Dancing next?
This weekend will see another Strictly Come Dancing elimination take place. But who will leave?
James said he thinks Shaun Wright-Phillips and his professional partner Alexis Warr could be eliminated next.
He said: “Shaun and Alexis, potentially. I think there’s going to be a shock one, though. John and Katya, no. Cach and Maddie, no — it depends what dance they’ve got, because they’re not doing great. Tabby and Mark, no. Oh, I see — it could be Bethany and Nancy again, because they weren’t great.”
Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu were in the dance-off last weekend. However, they were saved by the judges and Dame Sarah Storey and partner Julian Caillon were eliminated.
James spoke more about the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing in his WhichBingo blog.
