New Strictly Presenters.

RYLAN, good grief, hes like a rash

From what I have read, the BBC carried out an extensive interview process, getting different people to audition with each other to check how they worked together. Although Josh Widdicombe is most certainly a wild card I feel that he could prove to be a good host in the post-dance room. He is a witty individual, with a charming manner so I hope he does well. He's not one of those very loud celebrities, he's not permanently turning up on red carpets so many will not know of him well. If you think back to when Claudia got the SCD presenting role, she was not widely known either. Let's give him a chance.

I’m very bemused by the choice of presenters and why 3 of them? Emma Willis - she’s ok, good presenting style and nothing much to irritate me there. Josh Widdicombe - rather an unusual choice, very surprised about him as a presenter, but I quite like him. Johanes - absolutely brilliant dancer and I would have liked him to stay on as a professional dancer as he was sheer perfection on the dance floor. Can’t blame him for wanting a change though, so I mustn’t be selfish. Loved him in Kinky Boots at the theatre recently. At the same time, he’s rather oily (sorry!) and possibly a little bit insincere and over the top when he’s speaking?! Zoe Ball would have been good - very emotional, but seems genuine. Yes, extremely surprised by the choice, especially after all the speculation. Quite glad it’s not Rylan - don’t dislike him, but he seems to be everywhere. Perhaps Rylan will be a competitor sometime (or has he already been one?).

Not impressed, but we shall see. At least Johannes has dance knowledge.

I don't feel particularly enthusiastic about this announcement. I liked Emma the few times I have seen her. I hope Johannes will still appear in the group dances.

I'm not that keen on Josh but have only seen him occasionally on panel shows. He doesn't seem to have much sparkle but according to the press, he blew away the producers at the auditions, so we shall have to see.

I’m sorry Johannes won’t be dancing.hes one of my favourites.
Josh is nice but I think Rylan would suit the show better.
I liked emma when she was working in as a midwife s assistant.

I'll wait and see how they perform. I only hope they liven up and change the format which has become stale and repetitive.

I'm sure Johannes said recently that as long as his body holds up to it, he will never stop dancing on Strictly. Perhaps he is going to do masterclasses for contestants to copy?

I think it will be a great combination. None of them have egos which will make the star of the show.

I am confused - didn't they recently announce Johannes as a dancers?

I really like Emma and Josh.

I'm not a fan of Emma. My daughter used to love Big Brother when she was presenting. Her voice went right through me.

Not hugely impressed by Josh either. And I agree, Zoe would have been preferable.

I'll just wait and see.

Very disappointed. Do not like Josh find him really irritating. Emma is not on my radar, have not watched her on anything she has previously presented but would have quite liked Zoe and Rylan.

Love , love, love Johannes so am so sorry he is not dancing because I think he’s spectacular when he does. Saw him in Kinky Boots in April, he was amazing !

I recently went with my granddaughter to see the current Strictly Professionals Tour and it was fab-u-Lous!

We were just 3 rows from the stage and it was wonderful to be in such close proximity to all the performances.

All 3 have plenty of live TV experience, that must have worked in their favour.

Personally I was expecting not to watch next season as I was convinced that certain rather 'demanding' presenters were going to get the jobs. And that includes some I like, but couldn't cope with 2 hours of them!

So, all in all, I'm happy

I like Josh but Strictly?
Not sure, it would not seem to be his natural home.

Time will tell, as in all things.

I will watch it.

Love Emma, she is a great presenter and stunningly beautiful. JoJo is simply fabulous. Not keen on Josh but I will give him the benefit of the doubt. Rylan would have been my choice with Emma.

No. The presenters don't need that. Tess and Claudia didn't.

Aveline

I just assumed it would be Rylan and was even prepared to go back to watching Strictly after avoiding it for years. I do like Josh and Emma and can only presume Johannes was appointed to meet diversity targets.

Really? Not his vast dance experience then.

Harry Hill would have been an amazing choice! The whole programme would become totally surreal

I like Emma but not Josh. What will the third one be doing? I like Zoe Ball. Rylan Clark and Harry Hill. That would have been my choice.

Johannes was the best dancer,will really miss him competing.

I’ve always liked Emma as a presenter and think she’ll fit in well. I love Johannes . I recognise Josh and vaguely remember he partnered Karen on a Christmas special.

I usually watch Strictly with my teenage granddaughter. I’ve just received an excited text message and she is delighted about Josh. She thinks he’ll be great.

Sounds good, I hope it runs smoothly.