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Strictly Come Dancing Returns With New Hosting Trio
Confirmed
In Short: Strictly Come Dancing has returned for its 24th series with a new presenting line-up and celebrity pairings revealed through dance routines.
Strictly Come Dancing has returned for its 24th series, featuring a new presenting trio of broadcaster Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe, and former Strictly professional Johannes Radebe.
Emma Willis expressed her excitement, saying presenting Strictly was a 'genuine honour.
Former Lioness Karen Carney, the reigning champion, returned to perform her week one Jive with pro partner Carlos.
Rachel McGrath and Lauren Morris from the Independent commented on the trio's debut, deciding they were 'certainly off to a good start.
The show promises a fresh batch of celebrities ready to compete, with 15 celebrities confirmed for Season 2.
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag will take over hosting duties from Ashneer Grover for the new season.
In a separate development, 'Dancing With the Stars' returned for its 35th season, with male celebrities performing their first dances.
Mariska Hargitay made her hosting debut at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, using her opening monologue to roast several high-profile stars.
What this adds
The BBC's coverage of Strictly Come Dancing's launch show provides detailed insights into the new presenting trio and celebrity pairings.
The Independent's commentary on the new presenting trio offers an early assessment of their performance.
The transition of hosting duties from Ashneer Grover to Virender Sehwag for the new season of Strictly Come Dancing is a significant change.
What's confirmed
- Strictly Come Dancing has returned for its 24th series, featuring a new presenting trio of broadcaster Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe, and former Strictly professional Johannes Radebe.
- Emma Willis expressed her excitement, saying presenting Strictly was a 'genuine honour.
- Former Lioness Karen Carney, the reigning champion, returned to perform her week one Jive with pro partner Carlos.
- Rachel McGrath and Lauren Morris from the Independent commented on the trio's debut, deciding they were 'certainly off to a good start.
- The show promises a fresh batch of celebrities ready to compete, with 15 celebrities confirmed for Season 2.
- Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag will take over hosting duties from Ashneer Grover for the new season.
- In a separate development, 'Dancing With the Stars' returned for its 35th season, with male celebrities performing their first dances.
- Mariska Hargitay made her hosting debut at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, using her opening monologue to roast several high-profile stars.
What's still developing
- During the launch show, it was revealed which professional dancers they were paired with.
- Taking to the ballroom floor after a huge all-cast opening dance routine, Willis said presenting Strictly was a "genuine honour".
- In a first for the show, celebrity and pro pairings were revealed via three dance routines.
- In a poignant moment, Antonia revealed that watching boxer Nicola Adams and Katya Jones performing together in Strictly's 2020 series had been a "big part of my coming out journey".
- Reigning champion Karen Carney returned to perform her week one Jive with pro partner Carlos Gu And it is not just presenters and celebrities navigating the ballroom for the first time: Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, Maddie Ingoldsby and Mark Karmalita are the five new professionals joining the Strictly cast this series.
- The makers have promised 15 celebrities for Season 2, meaning more surprises are still waiting to be revealed.
- He revealed that he will actively be in production for the medical drama while shooting the dance competition series.
- The former football player said he had taken some dance classes to get his GPA up in college but otherwise had no dance experience.
- Inaba also called the dance a “proper quickstep” that the late Len Goodman would be proud of.
- “Dancing With the Stars” returned for Season 35 with the first half of its two-night premiere event Tuesday, as this year’s male celebrities brought their A-game to the ballroom.
- For a full recap of the night’s dances, keep reading.
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