Josh Widdicombe, who is set to host *Strictly Come Dancing*, says he has “pulled the drawbridge up” on social media after some fans criticized him.
According to reporting, viewers branded him “a spare part” in connection with the show. In response, Widdicombe says he has changed how much he engages with or consumes on social platforms, implying he is reducing exposure to negative commentary.
The coverage focuses on his reaction to online criticism rather than on any specific technical or professional issue related to his *Strictly* role. Both sources describe the same basic sequence: social media backlash, Widdicombe’s comments about tightening his online boundaries, and his framing of those steps as a way to protect his attention and wellbeing.
