The BBC's flagship dance competition, Strictly Come Dancing, returned with a new presenting line-up on the start of its latest series, as celebrity contestants were introduced to their professional partners.
Emma Willis, television presenter Emma Willis, comedian and presenter Josh Widdicombe, and professional dancer Johannes Radebe are fronting the programme this season. The trio replace the long-running presenting pair of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who had hosted the show together for many years.
The change in hosts is one of the most notable shifts in this year's launch. Willis and Widdicombe bring extensive broadcasting experience from other television formats, while Radebe joins in a presenting capacity after a high-profile career on the Strictly dance floor.
At the launch, the celebrity contestants discovered their professional dance partners and began preparations for the live shows. The series will continue to follow the familiar format of weekly routines judged by the show's panel and voted on by the viewing public.
Producers described the new presenting arrangement as part of the programme's evolution, while maintaining that the core elements of the show — music, dance and celebrity competition — remain central. Viewers will be watching to see how the new trio settle into the hosting roles and how the contestants perform under the revised on-air dynamic.