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Janette Manrara announces ‘new chapter’ after being axed from Strictly

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The Independent UK

Strictly It Takes Two host makes career change after BBC axe: ‘New chapter’

‘Strictly’ star hosted BBC companion show until last year

The Independent UK

Former contestant Ellie Taylor announced as new Strictly – It Takes Two host

The 42-year-old will present a new look version of the magazine show.

Evening Standard

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Strictly Come Dancing finally announces presenter of It Takes Two spin-off show

The announcement follows months of speculation over exits of Fleur East and Janette Manrara

The Independent UK

Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor rumoured to be next Strictly: It Takes Two presenter after shake-up

Comedian, 42, competed on ‘Strictly’ in 2022

The Independent UK

Strictly: It Takes Two boss quits ahead of format change for 2026 series to ‘freshen things up’

BBC companion show is reportedly set to become a vodcast this year

The Independent UK

Janette Manrara confirms she’s leaving Strictly as star says show has ‘changed hugely’

Janette Manrara has confirmed that she is leaving Strictly Come Dancing as the star says that the popular show has “changed hugely”.

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Strictly star Janette Manrara officially dropped as It Takes Two host

‘Strictly has changed hugely,’ Marara said while announcing the news

The Independent UK

Janette Manrara confirms she’s ‘no longer a part’ of Strictly Come Dancing

Manrara was a professional dancer on the long-running BBC series.

Evening Standard

Strictly: It Takes Two format ‘to be refreshed’ for 2026 series

Companion show will reportedly undertake massive transformation – and have new hosts

The Independent UK

Janette Manrara says she has to ‘wait and find out’ about Strictly hosting role

The 42-year-old has been among the names rumoured as potential successors to Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.

Evening Standard

Alison Hammond does complete U-turn on Strictly claims after saying she turned down presenting offer

‘This Morning’ host said she ‘isn’t too busy’ to host BBC series after all

The Independent UK

Alison Hammond reveals she turned down Strictly Come Dancing hosting role

Hammond was one of several names mooted to take over from Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

The Independent UK

Warm reception for celebrities at new Disneyland park World of Frozen

Spice Girl Emma Bunton appeared with characters from the hit musical to mark the launch of Disneyland Paris’s World of Frozen.

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s new presenters: the stars rumoured to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Rumours of who could replace presenters have been circulating for months

Woman & Home

Strictly exits criticised as 'unfortunate pattern' emerges in 'brutal cull'

The show is coming under constant fire for its ever-evolving line-up

The Independent UK

BBC denies ‘axing’ Strictly spin-off hosts

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Strictly Come Dancing: BBC denies ‘axing’ It Takes Two hosts Fleur East and Janette Manrara

Dancing competition is undergoing significant change ahead of 2026 series

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Strictly’s Dianne Buswell gives birth to baby boy with Joe Sugg as they pay tribute to her father with name

‘Never felt a love like it,’ the pair shared on Instagram

Evening Standard

Vicky Pattison taking Strictly tour ‘very seriously’

The Strictly Come Dancing live tour launches at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Friday for the first of 30 dates around the UK.

Evening Standard

Giovanni Pernice to reunite with former Strictly co-stars for special event a year after BBC exit

The Italian professional dancer will share the stage with Anton Du Beke, Gorka Márquez, Kai Widdrington, Janette Manrara and others

Evening Standard

First two celebrities announced for Strictly Come Dancing live tour

Janette Manrara returns as host, alongside judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood.

Evening Standard

Gogglebox’s Scarlett Moffatt is first Strictly Christmas special contestant

Moffatt revealed the news as she walked on to the stage as a guest panellist for Friday’s Strictly: It Takes Two.

Evening Standard

Olivia Attwood, JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes lead the sparkle at festive parties across London

Stars from the television and influencer worlds descended on the bright lights of London

Evening Standard

Reason BBC 'wants to stick with all-female Strictly hosts' is revealed after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly exit

Several high-profile names have already been put forward for the next series in 2026

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