New Strictly host Johannes Radebe says he has 'a few notes' about Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe's first presenting gig after revamp flops

Johannes Radebe has revealed he 'has a few notes' about his Strictly Come Dancing hosting debut with Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe, after the revamp struggled to win over viewers.The revamped line-up failed to deliver the ratings boost BBC bosses had hoped for, while fans questioned the 'awkward' three-presenter format.But ahead of the first live show on Saturday, Johannes has said he's aware it will take time for the new stars on the show to 'prove themselves,' and joked he had some thoughts on Emma and Josh's dancing skills.He said: 'Dancing was the easy bit! That’s my natural habitat. Give me choreography, a pair of heels and some sequins and I know exactly what to do.Emma and Josh, on the other hand… I may have had a few notes! Although I tried very hard not to become that professional dancer who is giving everybody corrections when nobody has asked.'I think my main advice was just to enjoy it and commit. On Strictly, you cannot do anything by halves. Johannes Radebe has revealed he 'has a few notes' about his Strictly Come Dancing hosting debut with Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe, after the revamp struggled to win over viewers The revamped line-up failed to deliver the ratings boost BBC bosses had hoped for, while fans questioned the 'awkward' three-presenter format'If you’re going to dance, DANCE. And if you’re going to wear the sequins, wear all of them!'He added: 'Emma is such a formidable broadcaster. She has this incredible ability to make everything look effortless, while being incredibly precise and prepared. 'And Joshy is just brilliantly funny, he has this wonderful ability to find the joke without forcing it.'For me, it’s been about finding our rhythm as a trio. I’m learning so much from both of them, and I think we bring very different energies to the show. That’s what makes it exciting.'Johannes then shared his advice for the new professional dancers that have joined the show, adding: 'Enjoy every second of it. Seriously.'It’s easy when you’re new to think you have to prove yourself immediately, but you don’t. Be curious, work hard, listen, ask questions and find your own identity.'And remember that being a Strictly Professional is about so much more than being a brilliant dancer. You’re a teacher, a performer, a storyteller, and a partner.'Most importantly, protect the joy. This is a very special place to work.' Ahead of the first live show on Saturday, Johannes has said he's aware it will take time for the new stars on the show to 'prove themselves' On Saturday the celebrity couples will take to the Strictly dancefloor for the first time in a live show, with each receiving a score out of 40 from the judges The professional dancers will also perform a spell-binding group routine, which was pre-recorded earlier this summer This year's Strictly pairings were revealed last week in a hilarious new format, and they will make their dancefloor debut this weekendOn Saturday the celebrity couples will take to the Strictly dancefloor for the first time in a live show, with each receiving a score out of 40 from the judges.This year has been a new era for the ballroom show, with the introduction of its new hosts and a pivot to TikTok content in a bid to draw in younger viewers.The BBC have already announced a new show, Strictly: Lights Up, which will air on BBC iPlayer every Sunday night after the results show has finished.It will be hosted by TikTok comedian Abi Clarke, 30, and presenter Tyler West, 30, who competed on the show back in 2022. Abi is thought to appeal to a younger audience after she achieved fame through her viral comedy sketches on TikTok.The spin-off will see the pair get the immediate reactions from the night's eliminated couple, their dance off opponents and interview the judges, new hosts, other Strictly stars and studio guests. The new spin-offs are part of a huge shake-up for the series. After a massive bloodbath of seasoned pros, five new professional dancers have been introduced. Bosses have also pivoted to sign stars that will help bring the show into the social media age.On Saturday, the pre-recorded launch show peaked at 5.8million viewers, according to overnight figures, up slightly on last year’s peak of 5.6million. However, the episode averaged at 5.3million viewers, down from 5.4million a year ago. While the peak figure represents a small rise on last year, it remains well below the figures recorded before the programme was hit by a series of controversies.This includes allegations about the treatment of celebrity contestants and the culture behind the scenes, leading to the departure of professional dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima and prompting the BBC to introduce tougher welfare measures.Prior to the string of scandals, the Strictly launch peaked at 6.7 million viewers and averaged 6.3 million in 2023.Bosses will have hoped that a fresh format and new hosting line-up could tempt lapsed viewers back to the BBC One favourite. However, the overnight figures suggest the changes have yet to produce a significant ratings resurgence.Pre-recorded last week, the episode opened with a dance number from the professionals, including the five new dancers, as well as the judges and the new hosts.The 15 nervous celebrities also found out who they will be dancing with for, potentially, 13 weeks as they vie for the Glitterball trophy.The trio have taken over from Tess Daly and Claudia, who left the BBC show at the end of the 2025 series.