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Josh Widdicombe criticised for skipping a Halloween costume on Strictly
Viewers criticised Strictly Come Dancing host Josh Widdicombe for wearing a navy suit during the BBC show's Halloween week.
His co-hosts wore costumes, and some viewers said he had not made enough effort.
The criticism came as fans have also questioned his presenting and called for him to be replaced.
Some have suggested Ellie Taylor should host the main Saturday show with Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe.
Taylor has appeared on the companion programme It Takes Two, but a secret chemistry test did not lead to her being selected.
Widdicombe is part of a new presenting trio taking over from Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, who announced their departure during the previous series after two decades on the show.
The BBC's new hosting lineup has faced viewer scrutiny as the programme begins its next chapter.
Viewers criticised Josh Widdicombe for wearing a navy suit rather than a Halloween costume on Strictly Come Dancing’s Halloween special.
His co-hosts Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe wore outfits described as making some effort for the occasion.
Fans posted complaints on X, with some saying Widdicombe had not made an effort.
The Daily Mail reported that the presenting line-up is expected to change for next year’s series.
- Who
- Strictly Come Dancing viewers criticised host Josh Widdicombe.
- What
- Fans complained that he did not dress up for the Halloween special.
- When
- Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where
- On Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC programme; viewers posted comments on X.
- Why
- Viewers felt Widdicombe had not made an effort for Halloween.
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Digital Spy reported that fans had called for Widdicombe to be replaced as a host.
Viewers criticised Widdicombe’s navy suit during the show’s Halloween special.
The Daily Mail reported that the presenting line-up would change for next year’s series.
- Programme
- Strictly Come Dancing
- Host criticised
- Josh Widdicombe
- Outfit
- Navy suit
- Co-hosts
- Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe
- Special
- Halloween special during week six
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What people are saying
Josh has dressed up a treat for Halloween I see... He appears to have come as… himself!
Josh could have at least made an effort with dressing up a bit for Halloween #strictly #strictlycomedancing.
Nice to see Josh came dressed up as an unfunny talentless presenter #strictly #strictlycomedancing.