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Josh Widdicombe admits extreme fatigue after Strictly Come Dancing hosting debut
Josh Widdicombe, 43, says he's too tired to function after his first week hosting Strictly Come Dancing with Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe.
In brief
Josh Widdicombe, 43, says he's too tired to function after his first week hosting Strictly Come Dancing with Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe. Josh Widdicombe is experiencing severe fatigue from the demanding schedule of hosting Strictly Come Dancing. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Fatigue hit
Josh Widdicombe, 43, says he's battling extreme fatigue after his first week hosting Strictly Come Dancing.
“I'm not very well. I don't want to go too graphic, but I've got stomach problems.”
Symptoms severe
He reports stomach pains, constipation, and a possible UTI, saying he's 'so tired in my life'.
“I've got stomach pains. I have a UTI I think, or something. I am just f****d.”
Double schedule
Widdicombe filmed Strictly's launch show on Wednesday before a Dublin show and a weekend of parenting.
“We've done the launch show of Strictly on Wednesday. The next day, I don't think I've ever been so tired in my life.”
Team dynamics
Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe are hosting with no 'like-for-like' swaps in duties.
“There's no like-for-like, so no one's kind of replacing anybody.”
Chemistry tests
The trio had chemistry tests with multiple potential hosts before final selection.
“After filmiming the launch show last week, Josh said: 'I don't think I've ever been so tired in my life'.”
Secret audition
Producers created a fake gardening show to keep the audition process secret.
“We were told if the driver asked, he'd been told it was a show about gardening called The Great Garden Glow Up.”
Team chemistry
Josh joked the hosting trio would be like 'total football' with constant role rotation.
“It's going to be like total football, Richard. We're going to be moving everywhere.”
No backstage role
Johannes Radebe won't be in a 'backstage roving reporter' role as some insiders suggested.
“Emma also clarified that Johannes 'definitely' won't be in a 'backstage roving reporter' role.”
Early challenges
The trio admitted the live show format with three hosts was a 'wild card' choice for producers.
“We were told if the driver asked, he'd been told it was a show about gardening called The Great Garden Glow Up.”
Autumn plans
Widdicombe said his autumn will be 'more full on than he anticipated' due to the hosting schedule.
“I think my autumn is going to be more full on than I anticipated.”
Hosting debut
The trio will make their hosting debut on Saturday with the Strictly Come Dancing launch show.
“On Saturday viewers will see him, Emma and Johannes make their hosting debut when the Strictly Come Dancing launch show airs.”
Audition process
The trio went through a grueling four-month audition process before being selected.
“After auditioning separately, the trio were asked to return for chemistry tests.”
Team unity
The trio finally united after initial confusion about their roles and responsibilities.
“Two weeks later and the three finally got the call confirming they were the hosts.”
Production challenges
Producers weren't sure how the live show format would work with three hosts.
“We're just like, 'What happens if we do three?' And they said, 'It's so much of a wild card, we don't really have a script for you either.'”
Initial shock
Widdicombe was shocked when Johannes walked into the room during the final selection.
“I'd say both of us thought that's a weird combo.”
Team dynamics
The trio admitted the format is still 'very open' with no fixed roles.
“We're having lots of production days where we go in and we play around and we're kind of feeling each other out.”
The bottom line
Josh Widdicombe is experiencing severe fatigue from the demanding schedule of hosting Strictly Come Dancing.
