Get to know Strictly Come Dancing’s fabulous new 2026 host – Emma Willis. Plus, discover a unique opportunity to enjoy a 5* weekend break dancing alongside the BBC One Strictly professionals
Emma Willis Latest news – 19 May 2026
Emma has been announced as one of three new presenters of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Emma will join fellow newcomer, Josh Widdicombe plus Strictly favourite Johannes Radebe.
Emma Willis continues to be one of the UK’s most popular TV presenters and 2026 marks an exciting new chapter in her career as Emma is officially announced as one of the brand new hosts of Strictly Come Daning.
Already loved by audiences for hosting some of Britain’s biggest entertainment shows including Big Brother, The Voice UK and numerous prime-time specials, Emma brings warmth and effortless live TV experience to the famous Strictly ballroom.
Her appointment has been widely welcomed by fans, with many praising her natural presenting style, quick wit and genuine passion for entertainment television.
With a fresh new presenting team leading the show into 2026 and beyond, former model Emma is set to bring plenty of sparkle, glamour and fun to Saturday nights.
Learn all about Emma Willis’ amazing career, relationships, awards, facts, age, height, and read her latest news, announcements and tours below
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Emma Willis Facts – Height, Age, Relationships, Awards, Tours
Emma Willis is a British TV presenter best known for her roles presenting some of the UK’s biggest television shows incuding Big Brother, The Voice UK and Netflix’s Love is Blind:UK which she co-hosts with her husband, Matt Willis and more recently as co-presenter of Strictly Come Dancing.
How old is Emma?
50 years old (born 18 March 1976)
What is Emma’s height?
Emma is 1.68m tall
What is Emma Willis’ full name?
Emma Louise Willis (née Griffiths)
Where is Emma from?
Emma was born and raised in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.
Is Emma single?
Of course not. She’s married to Busted band member Matt Willis. Together they have three children, Isabelle, Ace and Trixie.
Emma Willis Fun fact
Before becoming one of Britain’s best-known TV presenters, Emma worked as a model and appeared in campaigns for major fashion brands. Away from the glamour of television, Emma trained and worked as a maternity care assistant, helping support new mums and babies in NHS hospitals for her television show Emma Willis: Delivering Babies.
What are Emma’s greatest achievements?
Becoming one of the UK’s most respected television presenters, hosting major hit shows including Big Brother, The Voice UK and joining the presenting line-up of Strictly Come Dancing in 2026. Emma has also won the Glamour Award for Best TV Presenter, the Glamour TV Personality Award, and the Heat Unmissable Award.
When did Emma join Strictly?
Emma joined the presenter line-up on the dance entertainment show in 2026.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing
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www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing
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Emma Willis Shows & Appearences
You’ll often find Emma hosting some of the UK’s biggest entertainment events, attending BBC premieres and, of course, lighting up the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. Follow her socials for the latest updates, TV appearances and behind-the-scenes glimpses into life on and off screen.
Find out all about Emma Willis’ Tour Dates & Appearances.
Instagram: @emmawillisofficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmawillisofficial/
Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers
Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here
– Aljaz Skorjanec
– Alexis Warr
– Amy Dowden MBE
– Carlos Gu
– Dianne Buswell
– Giovanni Pernice
– Gorka Marquez
– Johannes Radebe
– Jowita Przystal
– Julian Caillon
– Kai Widdrington
– Karen Hauer
– Katya Jones
– Lauren Oakley
– Luba Mushtuk
– Michelle Tsiakkas
– Nadiya Bychkova
– Nancy Xu
– Neil Jones
– Nikita Kuzmin
– Vito Coppola
Meet the Strictly Come Dancing Presenters
Learn more about Strictly presenters Emma Willis, Josh Widdecombe and Johannes Radebe
Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges
Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
– Anton du Beke
– Shirley Ballas
– Motsi Mabuse
– Craig Revel Horwood
