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title: "Emma Willis responds to Strictly Come Dancing backlash with cryptic social media post"
description: "Most outlets reported that Emma Willis addressed the backlash over the Strictly Come Dancing launch with a cryptic social media post, noting her apparent response to criticism and the involvement of co-presenters Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe. Geo News added that critics praised Emma while faulting the efforts of the other presenters, whereas Daily Times focused more narrowly on her response without emphasizing the differing critical reception of the other hosts."
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# Emma Willis responds to Strictly Come Dancing backlash with cryptic social media post

entertainment · updated 30 Sep 2026, 7:37 PM PKT · 30 Sep 2026 · 2 articles from 2 outlets

**HarZaviya summary** — how 2 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts:

> Most outlets reported that Emma Willis addressed the backlash over the Strictly Come Dancing launch with a cryptic social media post, noting her apparent response to criticism and the involvement of co-presenters Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe. Geo News added that critics praised Emma while faulting the efforts of the other presenters, whereas Daily Times focused more narrowly on her response without emphasizing the differing critical reception of the other hosts.

## Same story from 2 outlets

Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source.

- **Daily Times** — [Emma Willis responds to Strictly backlash with cryptic post](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1560629/emma-willis-responds-to-strictly-backlash-with-cryptic-post/) · 30 Sep 2026, 7:37 PM PKT
  > Emma Willis has appeared to address the criticism surrounding the latest Strictly Come Dancing launch with a cryptic social media post. The 50-year-old presenter joined Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe as new hosts of the popular dance show. They have taken over presenting duties previously handled by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Read more : […]
- **Geo News** — [Emma Willis breaks silence on 'Strictly' backlash with cryptic social media post](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684407-emma-willis-breaks-silence) · 30 Sep 2026, 7:10 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Emma has received praise from critics, they have found fault with Josh and Johannes' presenting effortsEmma Willis has shared a cryptic post seemingly hitting back at criticism over Strictly Come Dancing launch show. The 50-year-old presenter and her new co-hosts, Josh...

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