Comedian Josh Widdicombe joked about being the 's**t middle-aged bloke' on Strictly, just hours before it was 'revealed' he is set to become the show's new host. He also recalled his appearance on the show during the 2024 Christmas special as the 'worst day of his career'.
Josh Widdicombe joked he was the 's**t middle-aged bloke' on Strictly, just hours before it was 'revealed' he is set to become the show's new host.
The comedian, 43, was referring to his appearance on the show during the 2024 Christmas special when he danced dressed as a penguin with Karen Hauer. Recalling the experience, he told the crowd, in quotes obtained by The Sun: 'I had the worst day of my career. We all had to get up and do a group dance. All the big celebs were there — me, Nitro from Gladiators.
All the biggies.
' Realising he was the worst dancer, he added: 'I was like, 'Oh f**k. I am the s**t middle-aged guy. I am Adrian Chiles, je suis Jeremy Vine, that is who I am.
' Josh Widdicombe joked he was the 's**t middle-aged bloke on Strictly' and called his appearance on the show the 'worst day of his career' (pictured in 2024). The Daily Mail received reports on Friday that Josh will be joining the line up alongside Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe, after he impressed BBC bosses.
Josh's comments come after he was 'named as the new host and is set to join Emma Willis who was 'revealed' as the new host last week after emerging as the frontrunner during a cutthroat audition process. No stranger to TV, Josh has appeared as a co-host on The Last Leg alongside Alex Brooker and Adam Hills since 2012.
Bosses will be hoping Josh will serve as a replacement for Claudia's comedic energy and help put contestants at ease, while Emma will steer the show. The BBC told the Daily Mail: 'Plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be confirmed in due course.
' A source said earlier this week: 'Josh blew the producers away with his dead-pan, witty banter. He is family friendly, having helmed several shows now, and loves Strictly.
' They added to The Sun: 'The bosses believe he will be ideal to take the show into a new era. After years as a stand-up, he can handle a live audience and is razor-sharp.
'He’s not a household name, yet, and so to step into Brucie’s shoes would be a stellar move for his career. ' Meanwhile Emma is thought to have impressed during the Strictly chemistry tests, with the BBC seeing her as a 'safe pair of hands'. A source said on Monday night: 'Emma has been offered the Strictly job and is going to accept. She absolutely nailed the chemistry tests and the BBC adore her.
Josh will be joining Emma Willis who was 'revealed' as the new host last week after emerging as the frontrunner during a cutthroat audition process. Meanwhile Johannes Radebe is reportedly set to join Emma and Josh as part of the hosting line up for the new series
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