How badly did Rylan’s audition go if Strictly went for awkward Josh instead? His only contribution was background cackle

DID Josh Widdicombe take some magical potion in the Strictly chemistry auditions that transformed him from geeky comic to dazzling showman? If so, it had certainly worn off by Saturday night’s series opener. Looking like the lovechild of Alan Bennett and Sandi Toksvig, Josh was a constantly awkward presence. Remarkably unfunny for a comedian, his...