Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe

Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe are two familiar faces in British entertainment, known for their presenting skills, humour and ability to connect with television audiences. Emma built her reputation through Big Brother, The Voice UK and Love Is Blind UK, while Josh became popular through The Last Leg, stand-up comedy and the hit podcast Parenting Hell. In 2026, their careers take an interesting turn as they join the presenting team of Strictly Come Dancing, bringing different strengths to one of Britain’s biggest entertainment shows.

Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe Quick Bio

Category	Emma Willis	Josh Widdicombe
Full Name	Emma Louise Willis (née Griffiths)	Joshua Michael Widdicombe
Known As	Emma Willis	Josh Widdicombe
Estimated Net Worth	Approximately £6.3 million, according to 2026 media estimates; not officially confirmed	Approximately £5 million, according to 2026 media estimates; not officially confirmed
Height	5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)	5 feet 5 inches (166 cm)
Date of Birth	18 March 1976	8 April 1983
Age in 2026	50 years old	43 years old
Birthplace	Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England	Hammersmith, London, England
Nationality	British	British
Profession	Television presenter, radio presenter, former model and broadcaster	Comedian, television presenter, writer, actor and podcaster
Famous For	Big Brother, The Voice UK, Love Is Blind UK and Strictly Come Dancing	The Last Leg, Parenting Hell, Taskmaster and Strictly Come Dancing
Years Active	2002–present	2008–present
Education	Attended Wylde Green Primary School and John Willmott School in Sutton Coldfield	Attended South Dartmoor Community College and studied at the University of Manchester
University	No publicly confirmed university degree	University of Manchester and City, University of London
Academic Qualification	Completed secondary education before pursuing modelling and television	Studied sociology and linguistics and later completed a master’s degree in magazine journalism
Early Career	Started modelling at 15 and worked with fashion brands before entering television	Worked as a journalist and sports writer before becoming a stand-up comedian
First Major Television Work	Joined MTV as a presenter in 2002	Appeared on comedy programmes after establishing himself on the British stand-up circuit
Television Breakthrough	Became widely recognised through Big Brother’s Little Brother and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! NOW!	Became nationally recognised through Channel 4’s The Last Leg
Major Television Shows	Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother, The Voice UK, The Voice Kids, The Circle, Love Is Blind UK and Strictly Come Dancing	The Last Leg, Mock the Week, Taskmaster, Josh, Hypothetical, A League of Their Own and Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing	Co-presenter of the 2026 series	Co-presenter of the 2026 series
Strictly Role	Joined the new presenting team alongside Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe	Joined the new presenting team alongside Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe
Previous Strictly Experience	Has not previously competed as a contestant	Competed in the 2024 Christmas special
Big Brother Career	Presented Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother from 2013 to 2018	Has not had a regular presenting role on Big Brother
The Voice UK	Became the main presenter of The Voice UK in 2014 and continued hosting subsequent series	Has not presented the main competition
Love Is Blind UK	Co-presents the British version with her husband Matt Willis	No regular presenting role on the programme
Comedy Career	Primarily known for television and radio presenting rather than stand-up comedy	Established stand-up comedian known for observational humour and everyday storytelling
Comedy Style	Warm, conversational, professional and empathetic presenting style	Observational, dry, self-deprecating and relatable humour
Podcasting	Has appeared in interviews and broadcasting projects, but is primarily associated with television presenting	Co-hosts the hugely successful Parenting Hell podcast with Rob Beckett
Other Podcast Projects	Participates in media and entertainment discussions	Hosts Archive of Pop Culture and has developed other podcast projects
Books	No major standalone book title widely associated with her career	Watching Neighbours Twice a Day… How 90s TV (Almost) Prepared Me for Life
Radio Career	Worked with Heart FM and other radio broadcasters	Regular cover presenter on BBC Radio 2 and presenter of BBC Sounds projects
Modelling Career	Began modelling as a teenager and worked with GAP, Chanel, Vogue and other fashion brands	No significant professional modelling career
Documentary Work	Presented Emma Willis: Delivering Babies, documenting her experience training and working in maternity care	Has appeared in documentaries and entertainment features about comedy and popular culture
Medical Qualification	Qualified as a maternity care assistant in 2019 following her experience working in a maternity unit	No medical qualification
Awards and Recognition	Won Glamour Awards for television presenting and received several National Television Award nominations	Won the first series of Taskmaster and its first Champion of Champions special
Professional Recognition	Recognised as one of Britain’s leading mainstream entertainment presenters	Recognised as an established British comedian and television personality
Charity Work	Supports maternity care, women’s health and family-related causes	Has supported charitable causes, including fundraising through entertainment projects
Father	Steve Griffiths	Publicly available biographical information provides limited detail
Mother	Cathy Griffiths	Publicly available biographical information provides limited detail
Siblings	Two sisters, Sharon and Rebecca	Has an older brother, Henry Widdicombe
Family Background	Grew up in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, in a close-knit family	Born in London and raised in Devon from an early age
Husband / Wife	Matt Willis	Rose Hanson
Spouse’s Profession	Matt Willis is a musician, singer and member of the band Busted	Rose Hanson is a television producer and interior designer
Marriage Date	5 July 2008	2019
Marital Status	Married	Married
Relationship History	Met Matt Willis through her television presenting work and dated for approximately three years before marrying	Met Rose Hanson through the television industry before their marriage
Children	Three children	Two children
First Child	Isabelle Catherine Willis	Pearl Widdicombe
First Child’s Birth	20 June 2009	October 2017
Second Child	Ace Billy Willis	Cassius Widdicombe
Second Child’s Birth	November 2011	May 2021
Third Child	Trixie Grace Willis	Not applicable
Third Child’s Birth	4 May 2016	Not applicable
Family Life	Shares three children with Matt and keeps much of their family life private	Shares two children with Rose and often uses parenting experiences as inspiration for comedy
Residence	Lives in England with her husband and children	Relocated from London to Devon in 2026 with his family
Personal Interests	Fashion, beauty, fitness, healthcare, family life and television	Football, comedy, writing, television history and family life
Football Interests	Supports Aston Villa	Supports Plymouth Argyle
Lifestyle	Balances television presenting, family responsibilities and charitable interests	Combines comedy tours, podcasting, television presenting and family life
Hair Colour	Blonde	Brown
Eye Colour	Blue	Blue
Instagram	@emmawillisofficial	@josh_widdicombe
X (Twitter)	@EmmaWillis	@joshwiddicombe
Main Income Sources	Television presenting, radio, modelling, brand partnerships and entertainment projects	Television presenting, stand-up comedy, podcasting, book sales and writing
Public Image	Friendly, stylish, confident and approachable	Funny, relatable, intelligent and down-to-earth
Career Strength	Combines live entertainment presenting with reality television, talent competitions and documentaries	Combines observational comedy with successful television programmes, books and podcasts
Biggest Career Achievement	Becoming a leading presenter of Big Brother, The Voice UK and Love Is Blind UK	Establishing The Last Leg and Parenting Hell as major parts of his entertainment career
Key Difference	Primarily recognised for hosting major reality and entertainment programmes	Primarily recognised for comedy, television presenting and podcasting
Career Legacy	Established herself as one of Britain’s most recognisable television presenters	Built a successful career as a comedian and broadcaster with a strong following across television and podcasting