Strictly Come Dancing new hosts reportedly Emma Willis

In October 2025, Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced they would be leaving Strictly at the end of the 23rd series.

Since Tess and Claudia left, there has been a lot of speculation about who could replace them.

It’s understood that the BBC held rounds of auditions for new hosts, and now it’s reported that the jobs have been offered to Emma Willis and Zoe Ball.

Emma Willis and Zoe Ball reportedly new Strictly Come Dancing hosts

A source at The Sun revealed: “Emma has been offered the Strictly job and is going to accept.

“She absolutely nailed the chemistry tests and the BBC adore her.

“Emma is a household name and a safe pair of hands so the BBC know she will do the job justice.

“She’s incredibly popular with the public too and will suit the role down to a tee.

“She was absolutely thrilled to have been offered the job.

“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.

Emma will be the “Tess of the duo”, with Zoe stepping into Claudia’s role, talking to the celebrities and professional dancers in the auditorium, according to The Sun.

As the source added, “Zoe and her [Emma] really clicked and it’s looking likely that Zoe will take on the role Claudia held in the auditorium with the celebs and the pro’s.

“The BBC are excited about how their new look Strictly is coming together and think the public will agree.”

A BBC Spokesperson said: “Plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be confirmed in due course.”

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