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Johannes Radebe says Strictly Come Dancing hosting role is a ‘learning curve’

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Fabbro, L. D. (2026, September 18). Johannes Radebe says Strictly Come Dancing hosting role is a ‘learning curve’. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/josh-widdicombe-emma-willis-johannes-radebe-bbc-one-tess-daly-b1297484.html

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Johannes Radebe discusses his new role as a host on "Strictly Come Dancing" during an interview with Sara Cox on BBC Radio 2, calling it a learning experience. He mentions that he is supported by fellow hosts Josh Bourne and Emma Willis, who have helped him adjust to the high-pressure environment leading up to the show's premiere on September 19. The article highlights the debut of several new celebrity contestants and professional dancers joining the lineup for this season.

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Johannes Radebe, a Paralympian and BBC Radio 2 presenter, spoke about his new hosting role on Strictly Come Dancing in an interview with Sara Cox. He described the experience as "a learning curve," expressing gratitude for support from fellow hosts Josh Bishop and Emma Willis. The show's cast includes notable figures such as actress Lacey Turner, celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, Love Island winner Cach Mercer, and others. Radebe expressed excitement about the upcoming premiere, scheduled to air on Friday evening, despite acknowledging their nervousness. He also mentioned prioritizing the safety of participants like former Love Island contestant Dani Dyer-Bowen, who will join the show after an injury last year.

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Johannes Radebe says Strictly Come Dancing hosting role is a ‘learning curve’ Read More Speaking about the new job on BBC Radio 2, Radebe told presenter Sara Cox: “It’s been a learning curve, honestly. asserted

It → say → Cox

But it’s lovely because Josh and Emma has been real support to me, and I couldn’t have done this without them. asserted

I → ’ → them

“So in that regard, I’m very, very grateful, and I am finding my feet.” asserted

I → ’m → feet

When asked if he will be getting any sleep on Friday evening, he said: “Absolutely not. “ asserted

he → ask → evening

I mean, it’s exciting. asserted

it → mean → ?

“As much as we are nervous, and I speak for the three of us when I say that I think it’s excitement all around, we couldn’t wait for Strictly to hit our tellys, and it’s happening tomorrow.” asserted

it → speak → tellys

Cox, who auditioned for the role, praised Radebe for being “very good from the very beginning” adding that the two had tested together. asserted

two → audition → beginning

Former Love Island winner Dani Dyer-Bowen is among the celebrities who will take part in the new series after she was forced to drop out of the show last year, just before the live shows, thanks to an ankle fracture. asserted

she → take → fracture

Radebe said: “I just said we should protect her at all costs. asserted

we → say → costs

She just needs to make it to week one, episode one.” asserted

She → need → week

Willis said the presenters will all be rotating to find out “where we feel comfortable”. asserted

we → say → ?

She added: “We filmed the launch show last week so it feels like a very, very long week. “ asserted

it → add → week

And now we’re teetering on the edge of the abyss.” asserted

we → teeter → abyss

The celebrity contestants this season include actress Melanie Walters, former England footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips and Australian singer Delta Goodrem. asserted

contestants → include → Walters

They will be joined by actress Lacey Turner, celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, Love Island winner Cach Mercer, presenter Will Best, Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey, actresses Jaime Winstone and Bethany Antonia, dog trainer and presenter Graeme “The Dogfather” Hall, Emmerdale’s Lawrence Robb, Olympian Tabby Stoecker and sports content creator John Nellis. asserted

They → join → Turner

The BBC has also confirmed five new professional dancers are joining the show this year: Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, Maddie Ingoldsby and Mark Karmalita. asserted

dancers → confirm → show

Strictly will return on Saturday September 19 to BBC One and iPlayer. asserted

Strictly → return → BBC

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