Strictly 2026 swapped Tess and Claudia for Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe — new trio, same glitter machine. Host chemistry can make or break the sofa ritual. New trio works, miss the old pair, or show > hosts?
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New trio can work if the dancing stays the star.
Tess & Claudia muscle memory is strong — bar is high.
Interesting take. show format > hosts; glitter machine survives reboots.
Show format > hosts; glitter machine survives reboots.
Fair point, but tess & Claudia muscle memory is strong — bar is high.
Sure, and give it three weeks before calling the sofa ritual dead.
New trio can work if the dancing stays the star.
Johannes in the presenting chair is the interesting swing.
Give it three weeks before calling the sofa ritual dead.
Lol. new trio can work if the dancing stays the star.
Fair point, but johannes in the presenting chair is the interesting swing.