Rylan Clark responds to Strictly Come Dancing presenter announcements after missing out on role

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Rylan Clark has reacted to the news that Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe will be the new presenters of Strictly Come Dancing.

After Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they were leaving the show last year, Clark was mentioned as a possible replacement.

Clark publicly confirmed on Tuesday, May 19th, that he was competing. He then congratulated Willis, Radebe, and Winkleman on Instagram, calling their achievements his ‘biggest congrats’.

I didn’t make the cut this time, but I’m really thankful for the opportunity to have been considered. I’m excited to watch the new season with the three of you!

He playfully claimed he was handling the news okay, then shared a clip of himself crying on The X Factor in 2012 when Nicole Scherzinger announced he was moving forward in the competition.

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Strictly Come Dancing announced today that Willis, Radebe, and Winkleman will be the show’s new hosts.

Emma Willis, known for hosting shows like The Voice and Big Brother, has expressed her excitement about joining Strictly Come Dancing, saying she’s a long-time fan and still can’t believe she’ll be part of it.

Comedian Widdicombe, known for his work on The Last Leg, expressed his excitement, honor, and slight nervousness about taking on a very prominent role in television.

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Former fan favourite Mabuse shared: “I’m thrilled to be back on Strictly Come Dancing in this new position – it’s a dream come true!”

The trio will head out onto the Strictly dance floor for the first time later this year.

Strictly Come Dancing is available to watch on catch-up on BBC iPlayer.

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2026-05-19 19:34