Strictly Come Dancing official podcast signs up Joe Sugg as host

There's been another shake-up over at Strictly Come Dancing HQ, as last year's Strictly runner-up (but live tour winner) Joe Sugg is taking over as host of the show's official podcast.

Last year hosting duties went to Radio 1 presenter Scott Mills, who in turn had taken over from 2017 winner Ore Oduba.

And now YouTuber Joe will be taking on the role alongside Kim Winston, who boasts an encyclopaedic knowledge of Strictly as she's worked on the show since 2009 (as a researcher, a producer and a member of the dance team, FYI).

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"I am really excited to be continuing my Strictly experience this year by hosting the podcast," Joe said in a statement.

"The best laughs happen backstage, so I can't wait to share these special moments with the fans at home."

Kim added: "I have worked behind the scenes on Strictly Come Dancing for the past 10 years and am absolutely delighted to be hosting the podcast alongside Strictly superstar Joe.

"We'll be taking the listeners backstage twice a week to hear all the goss from the studio and training rooms, making it the ultimate addition to the show."

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The official Strictly podcast goes out twice a week on BBC Sounds and is jam-packed with content, including all the news from the series as well as a look behind the scenes of all the glitz and glamour of the show.

Listeners can expect to hear interviews with the contestants, the professional line-up, judges and all those who work on the show to get all the Strictly gossip.

This year's series will feature 30 episodes, released mainly on Sundays and Thursdays, as well as four bonus episodes that will introduce listeners to the 17th series, the new couples, the Christmas special and the 2020 Strictly tour.

Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One on Saturday, September 7.