Emma Willis's husband Matt reveals how she's "coping" with Strictly Come Dancing pressure

Matt Willis has revealed how his wife, Emma Willis, has been "coping" with the pressures of hosting Strictly Come Dancing. Emma has taken over the prestigious gig from long-time hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, alongside her new co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe.

The trio has received mixed reactions from fans, with many praising Emma, while comedian Josh has faced a lot of criticism.

Busted icon Matt, who tied the knot with Emma in 2008 and co-hosts Love Is Blind UK with her, has thrown his support behind his wife since the latest season began.

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Speaking on This Morning, Matt revealed how much his wife is enjoying hosting the show, and how she is dealing with the pressures of the position.

"She's smashing it. She's so happy, she loves itm" he began, before Ben Shephard asked how she is "coping" with all the "focus" on the show re-launch, as well as the fact she is the most seasoned presenter of the trio.

"I don't think she pays attention to anything," Matt replied. "She's very good at just doing her job.

"She puts her head down, does the job the best she can. She loves working with Josh and JoJo.

"They're great and brilliant and lovely people, and they're in this together."

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On doing the show himself as a contestant, he revealed: "I've been asked a few times, yeah.

"Well now I have a very valid excuse, I think it'd be a conflict of interest, surely! So I don't think I'll be doing it anytime soon. But watching it does make you think, 'that's impressive'."

Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday 10 October at 6.15pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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