Tickets still available for Josh Widdicombe’s tour as host says he’s “terrified” ahead of live Strictly debut

Where to watch Josh Widdicombe live on tour

All eyes are on Josh Widdicombe this Saturday as the comedian prepares to make his live hosting debut on Strictly Come Dancing. The comedian has one more live tour date to do this year and tickets are available, if you prefer to see him in his natural environment.

The high-stakes broadcast this Saturday night comes just days after the 41-year-old opened up about feeling “terrified,” following a wave of mixed viewer reactions and online criticism after last weekend’s pre-recorded launch show.

Taking over presenting duties on BBC One’s flagship entertainment show alongside Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe is no small task, replacing veteran hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. While some social media users were quick to label his pre-recorded debut as “unnatural” or “wooden,” fans have stepped up to defend the stand-up star—arguing that a seasoned comedian like Widdicombe will truly shine once he is in front of a live audience with unscripted moments to react to.

Addressing the upcoming live broadcast, Widdicombe confessed: “What could possibly go wrong? Loads of things… It’s going to feel utterly surreal, just as terrifying as the first one. Will it ever stop being terrifying? I hope not, because hosting something like this should be the best kind of terrifying.”

For fans who want to see Widdicombe in his natural element, unfiltered, live on stage, and doing what he does best you don’t have to rely on BBC cameras. The comedian is taking his highly anticipated brand-new stand-up show on the road across the UK this autumn.

What to Expect From the ‘Not My Cup of Tea’ Tour

Titled Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea, the national tour brings the star back to basics. Promising an evening that is “shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more references to tea,” the routine dives headfirst into everyday frustrations, observational comedy, and self-deprecating wit.

Having spent the last 15 years mastering the art of stand-up comedy, Widdicombe continues to be one of the UK’s busiest television and audio personalities. Aside from his new Strictly gig, he remains a staple on television screens as co-host of Channel 4’s multi-award-winning The Last Leg.

Audio fans also know him from Parenting Hell, the wildly popular podcast he co-hosts with fellow comic Rob Beckett. The show proved so massive that it spawned a chart-topping Sunday Times bestseller and an arena tour.

Where & When to Watch Josh Widdicombe Live

If you’re looking to catch him live on stage this autumn, tickets are running extremely low for his upcoming date in the South West:

• Event: Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea
• Venue: Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple
• Date: Monday, 9th November
• Start Time: 7:30 PM
• Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes interval)
• Age Limit: Strictly 14+ (contains adult content and strong language)
• Ticket Prices: Starting from £34

How to Get Tickets Before They Sell Out

With the comedian dominating national headlines this week over his Strictly live debut, demand for his stand-up dates has surged. Box office listings for the Queen’s Theatre show confirm it is down to its last few remaining tickets.

To secure your seat and see Josh Widdicombe live in person, head directly to the Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple Box Office before the show officially sells out.

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