Josh Widdicombe 'to co-host Strictly Come Dancing'
Josh Widdicombe has reportedly been lined up to co-host Strictly Come Dancing.
Josh Widdicombe is set to become the new co-host of Strictly Come Dancing.
The 43-year-old comedian is reportedly poised to line up alongside Emma Willis as the new co-hosts of Strictly, while Johannes Radebe has landed a role as a "roving reporter" behind the scenes.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Josh has been offered the job alongside Emma, and it’s his for the taking. 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."
Josh is seen as the perfect candidate to replace Claudia's comedy on the show, while Emma is seen as a Tess-like figure.
The insider continued: "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.
"The BBC have told Josh he’s the man they want for the job."
Meanwhile, it was recently suggested that Emma has already accepted an offer to join Strictly.
The Big Brother host "absolutely nailed the chemistry tests" and the BBC see her as a perfect candidate for one of the presenting roles.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Emma has been offered the Strictly job and is going to accept. She absolutely nailed the chemistry tests and the BBC adore her...
"She was absolutely thrilled to have been offered the job."
Emma, 50 - who is married to music star Matt Willis - is also thrilled that the BBC is trusting her with hosting one of its flagship TV shows.
The broadcaster recognised that Strictly is "one of the biggest shows on television" and she's proud to lead the long-running show into a new era.
The insider said: "Strictly is one of the biggest shows on television and to be trusted with the new era is something Emma feels incredibly proud and humbled by."
