Josh Widdicombe Reveals Desire to Compete on Strictly Come Dancing

Josh Widdicombe admits he wanted to compete in a full series of Strictly Come Dancing before becoming co-host.

September 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Josh Widdicombe has shared his thoughts on the possibility of competing in a full season of Strictly Come Dancing before taking on the role of co-host for the BBC show.

The 43-year-old comedian, known for his work on The Last Leg, revealed that he would have enjoyed the challenge of a full competition. He previously participated in the 2024 Christmas special, where he finished as runner-up with a score of 36 out of 40 for a Charleston performance in a penguin costume alongside professional dancer Karen Hauer.

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Widdicombe told the Press Association and other media outlets that while he would have found it thrilling to compete for an entire season, he admitted he might not have lasted the whole way. He also praised fellow comedians like Chris McCausland and Bill Bailey, who have won the Glitterball trophy, and joked about the difficulty of the competition. He is set to co-host the show alongside Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe, with the new season launching on September 19.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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