The BBC brilliantly checks off its diversity quota by hiring Josh Widdicombe for Strictly, covering 'Hobbit,' 'Zippy-voiced,' and the ever-elusive 'straight white male' categories. Prepare for your parents to fume and ratings to soar as this unique casting choice angers the masses.

JOSH Widdicombe’s casting as the new <em>Strictly Come Dancing</em> host? Just the latest BBC box-ticking exercise. Specifically these. <p><strong>JOSH Widdicombe’s casting as the new <em>Strictly Come Dancing</em> host? Just the latest BBC box-ticking exercise. Specifically these:</strong></p> <p><strong>The ‘Hobbit’ box</strong></p> <p>If BBC presenters aren’t from London, they tend to come from the North or Wales. And while this is good for representation, the broadcaster has been lacking whe...