Strictly opens a new series with a new presenting team

Strictly Come Dancing has returned with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe presenting, the BBC reports. The opening programme revealed the celebrity dance partnerships.

The trio takes over from the previous long-running presenting duo. The original report includes details from the new series launch.

A new presenting arrangement

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe made their debut as the programme's presenting team. The launch also revealed celebrity-professional pairings. Early viewing figures and critics' reactions describe the opening of the series, rather than providing a final verdict on how the new arrangement will work over a full season.