Strictly Come Dancing 2026 First Live Show: Katya Jones Mouthed Fit Over Lawrence Robb Strictly Come Dancing 2026 first live show saw Katya Jones mouth fit about Lawrence Robb, John Nellis top the leaderboard, and new hosts face mixed reactions. Strictly Come Dancing 2026's first live show on Saturday night featured a standout moment when professional dancer Katya Jones, 37, was caught mouthing fit about Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb, 34. The camera panned to Jones on the balcony after Robb performed the Paso Doble to Aperture by Harry Styles with his partner Jowita Przystał. Eagle-eyed viewers noticed she turned to new pro Aleksandra Isaeva and mouthed the word. The comment quickly sparked reactions from fans on X, with some questioning whether Katya called Lawrence fit and others joking about her looking for another Strictly dalliance. Leaderboard Results and Standout PerformancesLawrence Robb earned 20 points in total for his Paso Doble, receiving a four from Craig Revel Horwood, fives from Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas, and a six from Anton Du Beke. Robb, who plays Mackenzie Boyd on Emmerdale, is in a relationship with West End performer Pamela Blair. The couple went public with their romance in 2024 at the BAFTA Scotland Awards.YouTuber John Nellis, arguably the least known contestant and without a Wikipedia page, impressed with his Foxtrot to Ordinary by Alex Warren. Paired with Katya Jones, the show's longest-serving professional, the pair topped the leaderboard with a score of 31. They are now the bookies' favourites to win, with Coral giving them odds of 9/4.The first live show was full of twists and turns as viewers finally warmed to the lineup, previously dubbed the worst ever. However, the hosting trio still failed to impress. Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe have received mixed reactions since taking over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who departed at the end of the 2025 series.New Hosts and Format ChangesEmma Willis joked she was feeling nervous about the live aspect before introducing the judges and contestants. The new format sees Emma and Josh presenting from the dancefloor, while Johannes interviews stars from the auditorium, mirroring the previous roles of Tess and Claudia. This decision didn't go down well with viewers, who remarked that Josh looked like a spare part next to seasoned professional Emma.Josh did earn some praise for making a change partners joke, a playful throwback to the new musical chairs-style format used to announce the pairs in the launch show. As Josh stood on the dancefloor looking bemused, Emma, Johannes, and judge Craig Revel Horwood appeared alongside him, while Josh wailed change partners, leaving viewers in hysterics.No Elimination This WeekNo one will be leaving the show this week, with the scores from week one combined with next week's before the first elimination next Sunday. The show continues to evolve with its new hosting lineup and format adjustments, as contestants vie for the top spot.The lineup for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 includes celebrities such as Lacey Turner, Delta Goodrem, and Cach Mercer. Lacey Turner, 38, is best known for playing Stacey Slater on BBC's EastEnders and expressed excitement and terror about joining. Delta Goodrem, 41, known for her role in Neighbours and eight music albums, said she has never stepped onto a ballroom floor before. Cach Mercer, 25, who won Love Island 2025 and is a TikTok influencer, grew up watching the show with her family and is excited to be part of the cast.As the competition heats up, fans are eager to see how the new format and hosting team will shape the season. With strong performances from early leaders like John Nellis and Katya Jones, the race for the coveted Glitterball Trophy is already intensifying.