Strictly fans rage after Josh Widdicombe is ‘offered host job’

Josh Widdicombe is reportedly the third and final host set to join Strictly Come Dancing – and people are not happy.

After reports emerged that Emma Willis and fan-favourite Johannes Radebe have been tapped to take over from Strictly legends Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, it now looks as though Josh will be completing the trio.

The comedian and Last Leg host was said to have had a ‘razor-sharp’ audition as one of the finalists for the coveted BBC role, and it appears his onscreen chemistry with Emma nabbed him the gig.

The national broadcaster believes he’s ‘the man for the job’.

The insider continued to The Sun: ‘He entered the running a little later than the others, but he nailed the chemistry tests.

‘Josh is so good at live TV thanks to co-hosting The Last Leg on Channel 4 and he’s also quick-witted, kooky, awkward and funny.

‘He can bring the comedy they need like Claudia Winkelman did in the “Claudatorium” while Emma is seen as the sensible one, like Tess Daly.’

Meanwhile, Johannes is tipped to take up a ‘roving reporter’ role as a bridge between the two and a fresh perspective for fans in this new era of the flagship show.

But viewers are already unimpressed by the latest development and are not sold on the idea of comedian Josh taking up the mantle.

‘Emma is great for this but giving her Josh to work with is… not it. Would be a real shame,’ SuperTV247 wrote on X, comparing the situation to Caroline Flack and Olly Murs brief failed stint as hosting duo on X Factor in 2015.

‘Immediately no,’ Amie reflected.

‘Not Josh!! Defo not the right fit!,’ Rhy shared.

The BBC has previously shared that plans for Strictly Come Dancing will be revealed in due course.

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