Josh Widdicombe future with The Last Leg revealed after Strictly Come Dancing announcement

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After Josh Widdicombe was announced as a new host on Strictly Come Dancing, viewers of his show, The Last Leg, were concerned he might have to reduce his involvement with it.

It seems fans can rest easy: Channel 4 has told The Sun that Josh Widdicombe will continue to appear on The Last Leg with his fellow hosts, Adam Hills and Alex Brooker.

I was so relieved to read that the filming schedules for ‘The Last Leg’ and ‘Strictly’ don’t overlap! That means he’ll be able to be on both shows, which is amazing news for fans like me!

TopMob has reached out to Channel 4 for comment or confirmation.

The Last Leg recently concluded its 34th season after first appearing on Channel 4 in 2012, originally as a companion to the Summer Paralympics. Over time, it evolved from that initial format into a broader comedy show that looks back at the week’s news and current events.

Anton Du Beke, a longtime judge on the show, was confirmed as a presenter of Strictly Come Dancing on Tuesday, May 19th, joining Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe.

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According to Kate Phillips, head of content at the BBC, Emma, Johannes, and Josh have a fantastic connection. She expressed relief that they could finally confirm the news after all the rumors and excitement.

We carefully considered advice from many talented individuals before reaching this difficult decision. However, staying true to the spirit of the UK’s most-loved ballroom dance competition, we’re excited to announce a first for Strictly: we’ve chosen three exceptional hosts to lead the show.

Our fantastic Strictly team is working hard to create a spectacular new series, and this talented group of three is eager to join the judges and professional dancers to deliver captivating television on BBC this fall.

Tess Daly, who previously hosted the popular dance show with Bruce Forsyth and Claudia Winkleman, has shared her excitement about the new presenters, writing on Instagram that she ‘Can’t wait to tune in’.

You can watch the latest episodes of The Last Leg on Channel 4’s on-demand service, and Strictly Come Dancing on BBC iPlayer.

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs writes about TV dramas for TopMob, covering shows on streaming services and traditional channels. Before becoming a writer, he worked in public relations, first at a business-to-business agency and then at Fremantle, an international TV production company. He has a BA degree in English and Theatre Studies, as well as a Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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2026-05-20 19:34