Emma Willis is seen flaunting the Strictly Come Dancing glitterball trophy with co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe as they film the opening number for the launch show.

The new presenters of the BBC show were pictured driving around in a golf buggy together in a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their new roles, ahead of the 2026 edition of the programme.

Strictly Come Dancing will return later this month with the trio at the helm as they take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced they were leaving the show late last year.

In a first look at the launch show, which will feature an extravagant opening number with the new hosts among those taking to the dancefloor, Willis was seen gleefully waving the Strictly glitterball trophy.

The TV presenter, 50, is also pictured channelling ballroom glamour while wearing a sequinned beige dress and matching heels, with her short dark hair slicked back into a wet-look style.

Willis is flanked by her new colleagues as she sits in the buggy, with comedian Widdicombe looking mischievous at the wheel, wearing an all-black suit and shirt, brightened up with a colourful and patterned tie.

Former Strictly professional Radebe is all smiles as he perches at the back of the vehicle while showcasing a chic all-black ensemble, which has been dressed up with a matching sequinned belt and heeled boots.

The background has glimpses of classic cars and tropical imagery with palm trees, hanging fairy lights and floral displays, as well as hints of Strictly glitz and glamour with a sparkling silver star and disco ball.

The first look at the upcoming series comes ahead of the release of the annual Strictly Come Dancing trailer, which is expected in the coming days.

The snap was taken during filming for the launch show, which will feature a large opening number in which judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke will showcase their dance moves.

Strictly recently revealed five new professional dancers joining the show this year: Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, Maddie Ingoldsby and Mark Karmalita.

They will make their debut participating in the opening routine, along with the 14 returning professionals.

The show is speculated to launch on September 19, with the celebrities meeting their partners for the first time on the dancefloor, rather than during a pre-recorded video.

The show is returning to how it operated before Covid, with the pairings being revealed through introductory videos filmed around the country since 2020.

The upcoming series has a star-studded line-up including former Love Island winner Dani Dyer-Bowen, actress Melanie Walters, former England footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips and Australian singer Delta Goodrem.

Strictly returns to BBC One and iPlayer in September.