‘A potential stroke of genius’: could the new hosts save Strictly Come Dancing?

From superfan Emma Willis to the all-round loveliness of Johannes Radebe, the new presenting trio are rumoured to have great chemistry. Will it be enough to rescue the ailing franchise? It takes two to tango. But apparently it takes three to host a TV show about tangoing. After months of tabloid speculation, the BBC has revealed the new presenters of Strictly Come Dancing. And there’s not one, not two, but three of them. Let’s hope they don’t tread on each other’s toes. Rumours have been swirling and now the worst-kept secret in showbiz has been confirmed. Broadcaster Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and professional dancer Johannes Radebe have been announced as the all-new lineup. This autumn, they will replace the longstanding pairing of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who bowed out together at Christmas. As a new ballroom era begins, can this unlikely trio stabilise the listing Strictly ship? And is three really the magic number? Let’s take them one at a time. Birmingham-born Willis will take over Daly’s role as the show’s main anchor, introducing the pro-celebrity couples, canvassing the opinions of the judges and generally keeping the show on the road. She