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Karasin, E. (2026, September 30). Emma Willis hits out at 'judgy' Strictly critics after Josh Widdicombe backlash. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/emma-willis-strictly-josh-widdicombe-backlash-b1298953.html
Karasin, Ekin. “Emma Willis hits out at 'judgy' Strictly critics after Josh Widdicombe backlash.” Evening Standard, 30 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/emma-willis-strictly-josh-widdicombe-backlash-b1298953.html.
Karasin, Ekin. “Emma Willis hits out at 'judgy' Strictly critics after Josh Widdicombe backlash.” Evening Standard, September 30, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/emma-willis-strictly-josh-widdicombe-backlash-b1298953.html.
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Emma Willis, a presenter for Strictly Come Dancing, responded to critics who were harsh on her co-presenter Josh Widdicombe. Willis shared an Instagram post with a photo of a pink canvas that read: “You will get judged either way so may as well pick the fun option,” accompanied by several other photos from the live show's camera roll dump. Fans commented, supporting Willis and defending both her and Widdicombe against negative feedback. During Saturday’s live show, Widdicombe faced criticism for a moment when he was left standing silently onstage after Radebe asked him and Willis who was dancing next. Despite this, many viewers praised the presenters' unique approach to the show, expressing that they are enjoying the changes brought by both Willis and Widdicombe.
