The 37-year-old posted a jokey video of himself crying after it was announced on Tuesday that former professional dancer Johannes Radebe<\/a>, comedian Josh Widdecombe and presenter Emma Willis<\/a> would be presenting the BBC<\/a> dancing show from its 2026 series.<\/p>\n Writing in an Instagram post, Clark said: \u201cJust wanted to say as it was reported I was in \u2018the race\u2019 for strictly, the biggest congrats to my Emma and equal congrats to Johannes and Josh. You\u2019re all going to have the best time. Made up for yous.<\/p>\n \u201cThis wasn\u2019t my time sadly but am extremely grateful to even have been considered. I\u2019m taking the news really well (see next slide) but genuinely looking forward to the new series with you three.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Clark then shared the viral clip of himself hysterically crying while on The X Factor in 2012, after being told by judge Nicole Scherzinger that he was through to the live shows from judges\u2019 houses. He made it far in the competition before landing in fifth place \u2013 while James Arthur went on to win the series. <\/p>\n In a comment on the post, he added: \u201cLet\u2019s keep this what it is. A genuine happiness<\/a> for the three of them.\u201d<\/p>\n It comes after Strictly professional dancer Dianne Buswell has said the BBC show\u2019s presenting role is made for her former fellow dancer Radebe<\/a>.<\/p>\n In a comment on the Strictly Instagram page, Buswell said: \u201cThis is so exciting, particularly excited for our fellow pro @johannesradebe babe you are a true star and this role is made for you, we love you.\u201d<\/p>\n Head judge Shirley Ballas<\/a> added: \u201cWelcome to the family @emmawillisofficial @josh_widdicombe\u2026 and to our dear @johannesradebe I am beyond proud of you. Superstar line up.\u201d<\/p>\n Former Strictly presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman<\/a>, who announced their departure from the programme in October 2025, also praised their successors, with Daly describing them as \u201cthe ultimate trio\u201d, and Winkleman calling them \u201cmagnificent\u201d.<\/p>\n Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse<\/a> said: \u201cLet\u2019s go @johannesradebe I am crying at this point, so proud of you\u2026 welcome @emmawillisofficial and @josh_widdicombe can\u2019t wait for the season. Can it not be September already.\u201d<\/p>\n Another professional dancer Alexis Warr added: \u201cScreaming. Omg how exciting, huge congratulations. Can\u2019t wait.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Johannes](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6678385-library-copy.jpeg\")
Johannes Radebe will present the show alongside Josh Widdecombe and presenter Emma Willis (BBC)<\/p>\n