# 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. - Title: Josh Widdicombe admits extreme fatigue after Strictly Come… - Summary: 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… - Keywords: josh widdicombe, strictly come dancing, emma willis, johannes radebe, hosting debut, extreme fatigue, comedian, tv show, uk celebrity, nfl, news, entertainment - Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16135773/Strictlys-Josh-Widdicombe-battling-extreme-fatigue-new-host.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss - Published: 2026-09-16T12:58:03+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: josh widdicombe, strictly come dancing, emma willis, johannes radebe, hosting debut, extreme fatigue, comedian, tv show, uk celebrity, nfl, news, entertainment ## 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. ## Key takeaway Josh Widdicombe is experiencing severe fatigue from the demanding schedule of hosting Strictly Come Dancing.