Get to know Strictly Come Dancing’s fabulous new host Josh Widdicombe. Plus, discover a unique opportunity to enjoy a 5* weekend break dancing alongside the BBC One Strictly professionals.
Josh Widdicombe Latest news – 19 May 2026
Josh has been announced as one of three new presenters of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Josh will join fellow newcomer, Emma Willis plus Strictly favourite Johannes Radebe.
Known as one the UK’s best-loved comedians, Josh has remained a firm favourite on the British comedy scene ever since making it to the So You Think You’re Funny Finals at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2008.
Although a newbie to the presenter line-up, Josh is no stranger to the Strictly dance-floor, having appeared as a celebrity in the 2024 Christmas Special. During the festive special, Josh along with former pro Karen Hauer danced the Charleston to Let It Snow, while dressed as a penguin.
Away from the ballroom, Josh hosts a number of successful podcasts, including Archive of Pop Culture, Quickly Kevin: Will He Score? and the hugely popular Parenting Hell which he co-hosts with Rob Beckett.
Learn all about Josh Widdicombe’s amazing career, relationships, awards, facts, age, height, and read his latest news, announcements and tours below
5* Weekend Breaks with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing
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Josh Widdicombe Facts – Height, Age, Relationships, Awards, Tours
Josh Widdicome is a British Comedy Promoter best known for his numerous podcasts and TV appearances on Mock the Week, The Last Leg and Task Master and more recently for his role as presenter on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing
How old is Josh?
43 years old (born 8 April 1983)
What is Josh’s height?
Josh stands at 5′ 5½″ (1.66m) tall
What is Josh Widdicombe’s full name?
Joshua Michael Widdicombe
Where is Josh from?
Josh was born in Hammersmith, London and was brought up in Dartmoor, Devon.
Is Josh single?
No, Josh is married to TV producer, Rose Hanson. Together they have two children, Cassius and Pearl.
Josh Widdicombe Fun facts
Josh used to be a writer for Dora the Explorer magazine. One of his early jobs involved writing puzzles and poems for the magazine. Later in life, Josh learnt that he is a descendant of Royalty! While filming the TV programme, Who Do you Think You Are Josh discovered he is a direct descendant of King Edward I.
What are Josh’s greatest achievements?
Josh is a double Sunday Times Best Seller with his books “Watching Neighbours Twice a Day… How ’90s TV (Almost) Prepared Me For Life” and “Parenting Hell” which he co-wrote with Rob Beckett. In 2013 Josh won the TV Quiz Show Celebrity Mastermind.
When did Josh join Strictly?
Josh joined the presenter line-up on the dance entertainment show in 2026.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing
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Josh Widdicombe 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 Josh Widdicombe’s Tour Dates & Appearances
https://www.joshwiddicombe.com/
Instagram @josh_widdicombe
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
