Strictly Come Dancing Live Show: Josh Widdicombe Criticised as Motsi Mabuse Jokes Josh Widdicombe faced viewer criticism as a spare part and a cheeky remark from Motsi Mabuse during the first Strictly Come Dancing live show on Saturday night. Josh Widdicombe, the new co-presenter of Strictly Come Dancing, faced viewer criticism and a cheeky remark from judge Motsi Mabuse during the first live show on Saturday night. The episode marked the debut of the new presenting trio—Josh, Emma Willis, and Johannes Radebe—who took over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman this year. Josh, 43, presented from the dance floor with Emma, 50, as Tess did previously, while Johannes interviewed stars from the auditorium like Claudia. New Presenting Trio Faces Viewer BacklashThe decision to have three hosts did not go down well with viewers, who remarked that Josh looked like a spare part next to seasoned professional Emma. Some noted that he missed his cue twice during the show. On X, one viewer said that three hosts just are not needed, and another suggested swapping Johannes and Josh, asking why book a comedian and not put him causing chaos in the Clauditorium.Despite the criticism, Josh earned 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 appeared alongside him, while Josh wailed change partners, leaving viewers in hysterics.Motsi Mabuse Delivers Cheeky Remark to JoshAmid his presenting duties, Josh was also on the receiving end of a sassy comment from judge Motsi, 45. As Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey, 48, and her pro partner Julian Caillon received feedback, Craig Revel Horwood gave cutting remarks. Motsi turned to him and said she actually agreed with what he was saying for once, leading Craig to quip that they could move on to Shirley then. Motsi burst out laughing before replying that she had to do her job too. Josh then jokingly shouted Shirley as if to skip over Motsi's feedback. Motsi cheekily remarked to Josh, asking if they were going to be friends or enemies, and told him to choose now, as the audience and Josh laughed it off.Reacting to the moment on X, one viewer said that Josh feared for his P45 in Week 1 and that Motsi ate him up. Emma, Josh, and Johannes have received mixed reactions since they took over from Tess and Claudia, who departed the BBC show at the end of the 2025 series. Emma joked she was feeling nervous about the live aspect of the show before introducing the judges and contestants to the stage.First Live Show Performances and ScoresNo 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. Up first to perform was Big Brother presenter Will Best, 41, who performed the Samba to Rock DJ by Robbie Williams with his partner Dianne Buswell. While there was rapturous applause from the audience, Craig Revel Horwood was quick to point out Will's sloppy arms and awarded him four points, the same as Shirley Ballas. Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke awarded Will scores of five, giving him a total score of 18.Then it was time for British skeleton racer Tabby Stoecker, 25, to jive to Animal by KATSEYE with new pro Mark Karmalita. She particularly impressed Anton, who said it was like seeing last year's winner Karen Carney back on the dancefloor. He awarded her a score of seven. The show continues next week as the competition heats up.