Strictly’s Emma Willis hints at major show change – as husband Matt compares job secrecy to James Bond role

NEW STRICTLY host Emma Willis has today dropped a major hint at a potential change to the show – as her husband Matt talked about how they kept her new job a secret. Emma, 50, is getting ready to present the new series along with Josh Widdicombe, 43, and Johannes Radebe, 39, who all take over from Claudia Winkleman, 54, and Tess Daly, 57. Strictly host Emma Willis dropped a hint about a change that could be happening when she takes over the presenting job this autumn Credit: Instagram/Magic Radio Emma was announced as a host alongside Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe in May Credit: PA During their tenure on the show, Tess and Claudia were known for signing off Strictly Come Dancing by saying the catchphrase “keep dancing” together whilst clasping hands and pretending to waltz. Today Emma appeared on Magic Radio Breakfast with husband Matt, 43, where she was asked by host Harriet Scott, 54, if she would be doing the same with Josh and Johannes – noting it “could be difficult with three”. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! “At the minute we’re having like loads of production days and we’re playing with who’s with who and how does it work – but I should imagine we’ll need to have something!”, Emma revealed. The star’s husband Matt, also spilled the beans on how they kept her new Strictly job quiet, before the big announcement. ‘In our house it was such a secret, the whole process was like casting the next Bond!” the Busted star confessed. “Secret addresses, turning up to studios that were blacked out, everything about it was so secretive. I was like this is so exciting!” Emma’s husband Matt Willis also opened up about how they kept her Strictly job a secret Credit: Instagram/Magic Radio Ex-Strictly hosts Tess and Claudia were known for their ‘keep dancing’ sign off at the end of the show Credit: PA Emma then added: “We didn’t know where we were going – we were just put in a car. “But I’m so excited. We’ve literally just started and now it feels real and I can’t wait, I’m getting all tingly!” Most read in TV It comes as Emma and Matt are currently on the promo trail for the new series of Love is Blind UK. The couple have hosted the Netflix show since 2024, with the third series dropping yesterday. Now that she is in charge of Strictly some fans were concerned Emma may have to stop hosting Love Is Blind. But they need not worry, as Netflix confirmed to the Radio Times in May that the duo will continue to host the show. Strictly returns next month on BBC One with its launch show. Comment now