Emma Willis faces questions about her busy TV schedule hosting Love is Blind UK and Strictly, alongside news of Emma branded mattresses.

The BBC is facing a massive identity crisis as it attempts to replace the irreplaceable. After Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman officially walked away from the

Emma Willis, the well-known British television presenter, has revealed that she has begun therapy after struggling to manage her mental health issues for several years. Speaking candidly to her husband Matt Willis on his podcast 'On The Mend', she described the decision to start therapy as a 'huge' step and expressed surprise at how quickly she began to notice positive effects. The 50-year-old presenter emphasised that while she is not fully 'cured', she has gained practical tips that have helped her on the path to recovery. Emma is reportedly set to take over as a host of Strictly Come Dancing, replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, following a competitive audition process. Sources indicate that she impressed BBC executives during chemistry tests and is seen as a 'safe pair of hands'. Her experience includes boosting viewing figures on The Voice UK and hosting Big Brother, as well as stand-in work on This Morning, demonstrating her versatility and reliability in live television. Industry insiders praised Emma's combination of vulnerability and confidence on screen, noting her ability to connect with audiences. Colleagues have described her as a determined professional capable of revitalising television shows. As she steps into this high-profile role, Emma is balancing her professional ambitions with attention to her personal well-being, openly acknowledging the importance of therapy in managing mental health.

Strictly Come Dancing returned with its new presenting line-up, featuring Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe, who made their debut on the BBC show. The launch show, held on Saturday, sa… · Photo : Ade Reeves · CC BY · Wikimedia

Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe made their debut on Saturday night, September 19, during the show’s launch episode. The trio took over from previous… · Photo : Andy Mabbett · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

The BBC's *Strictly Come Dancing* welcomed its new presenters on Friday night, as Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe took over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The transition marks… · Photo : damo1977 · CC BY · Flickr

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe have officially taken over as hosts of *Strictly Come Dancing*, marking the start of the 2026 series. The trio replaced Tess Daly and Claudia Winklema… · Photo : infomatique · CC BY-SA · Flickr

Emma Willis, the well-known British television presenter, has revealed that she has begun therapy after struggling to manage her mental health issues for several years. Speaking candidly to her husband Matt Willis on his podcast 'On The Mend', she described the decision to start therapy as a 'huge' step and expressed surprise at how quickly she began to notice positive effects. The 50-year-old presenter emphasised that while she is not fully 'cured', she has gained practical tips that have helped her on the path to recovery. Emma is reportedly set to take over as a host of Strictly Come Dancing, replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, following a competitive audition process. Sources indicate that she impressed BBC executives during chemistry tests and is seen as a 'safe pair of hands'. Her experience includes boosting viewing figures on The Voice UK and hosting Big Brother, as well as stand-in work on This Morning, demonstrating her versatility and reliability in live television. Industry insiders praised Emma's combination of vulnerability and confidence on screen, noting her ability to connect with audiences. Colleagues have described her as a determined professional capable of revitalising television shows. As she steps into this high-profile role, Emma is balancing her professional ambitions with attention to her personal well-being, openly acknowledging the importance of therapy in managing mental health.

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Emma Willis, the renowned TV presenter of shows like ‘Love is Blind’ and ‘The Voice’, has been appointed as the new patron of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Charity.