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Josh Widdicombe’s BBC Strictly debut savaged by former show pro dancer: 'Lamb to slaughter!'

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Brendan Cole has described new host Josh Widdicombe as a "lamb to the slaughter" following the comedian's polarising debut on the BBC One show's launch night. The 43-year-old presenter fronted Saturday's opening episode alongside Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe, but audience opinion was sharply divided over his performance . Speaking to The Sun on behalf of Sky Vegas, Mr Cole, who spent 15 series on the programme between 2004 and 2017, said: "I feel a bit sorry for him because he's a bit like a lamb to the slaughter. "He looked like a little lamb at times, but not because he wasn't good at his job." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Mr Cole, 50, acknowledged that Mr Widdicombe is a talented comedian and an entertaining presenter, but suggested the dynamic between the three hosts worked against him. He pointed to Mr Radebe's flamboyant stage presence and Ms Willis's strong presenting style as factors that may have made the comedian appear out of place. "On a show like Strictly, especiall