Overview
- The BBC retained Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe for the second live show after the trio debuted in the 2026 relaunch.
- Viewers and commentators largely praised Emma Willis for steady presenting but criticised Widdicombe for appearing awkward and having little to do on the dancefloor.
- Johannes Radebe drew positive notices in week two after visibly improving his timing and waiting to speak until contestants reached him.
- Overnight ratings for the first live show were lower than last year, about 4.8 million average with a 5 million peak, and producers warned that overnight figures do not include on‑demand and consolidated viewing.
- The presenting changes form part of wider production shifts that include moving Movie Week earlier so every contestant gets a themed week, adding five new professional dancers, and reforms introduced after earlier backstage controversies and departures.