Motsi Mabuse Takes Another Subtle Swipe At Josh Widdicombe On Strictly — And Fans Are Convinced There’s Tension Between Them! One Cheeky Remark Was All It Took To Get Viewers Talking Again. After their awkward exchange in the series opener, Motsi appeared to make another pointed comment when Josh jokingly claimed he understood her feedback. Her response? “Yes, yes… Josh my friend.” Fans were quick to question whether the judge was taking another dig at the host — but is it all playful banter, or is there more to their on-screen dynamic?

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Strictly Fans Spot Another Dig at Josh Widdicombe as Motsi Mabuse’s Tense Exchange Gets Attention

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Motsi Mabuse appeared to take another playful swipe at Strictly Come Dancing host Josh Widdicombe after their earlier on-air exchange sparked speculation about tension between them.

During the opening show of the series, Josh jokingly tried to skip Motsi and move straight to head judge Shirley Ballas. Motsi was quick to challenge him, asking whether they were going to be “friends or enemies” and telling him the choice was his.

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The moment attracted attention from viewers, and fans believe a later exchange between the pair may have carried a subtle reminder of their earlier encounter.

Motsi’s Comment Leaves Josh Responding

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The latest moment came after Cach Mercer and Maddie Ingoldsby performed their Couple’s Choice routine.

Offering her feedback, Motsi praised the way the dancers expressed the music through their movements, explaining that performers could hold the music in their bodies before releasing it.

She added that dancers would understand what she meant.

Josh then joked that he and fellow host Emma understood her point, too. Motsi responded with an emphatic “Yes, yes” before addressing Josh as “my friend” — a remark that viewers interpreted as a possible dig following their earlier exchange.

Emma and Josh were seen laughing at the comment, while the moment quickly caught the attention of fans online.

Strictly Viewers React to the Exchange

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Some viewers suggested Motsi’s response hinted at the discussion surrounding her relationship with Josh after the first show.

One fan jokingly emphasised her use of the words “my friend”, while another said they were “obsessed” with how much Motsi appeared to dislike Josh. Others claimed the judge seemed defensive around the presenter, with one viewer suggesting she could not stand him.

The comments reflect viewers’ interpretations of the interaction, rather than confirmation of any genuine disagreement between the pair.

Meanwhile, Cach and Maddie enjoyed a successful night on the dancefloor, climbing to the top of the leaderboard with a score of 31 from the judges. Cach had previously spoken about experiencing impostor syndrome despite his background in dance.