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Strictly star Janette Manrara shares ‘heartache’ over hosting snub: ‘Biggest rejection of my career’

Janette Manrara has spoken about the "heartache" of missing out on the Strictly Come Dancing presenter job, describing it as the "biggest rejection of her career".

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Strictly viewers fume at It Takes Two shake-up: 'Its ruining the winning formula'

Ellie Taylor made her hosting debut after replacing previous presenters Janette Manrara and Fleur East

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Strictly fans say It Takes Two feels ‘so wrong’ after major format change

Ellie Taylor made her ‘It Takes Two’ debut last night

The Independent UK · Sep 29

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Strictly host says children see new role as a ‘great annoyance’

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The Independent UK · Sep 22

Ellie Taylor says new Strictly job is a ‘great annoyance’ to her unimpressed children

The comedian will be replacing Fleur East and Janette Manrara as the host of spin-off show ‘It Takes Two’

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Ellie Taylor admits her children see Strictly hosting job as ‘great annoyance’

Last month the comedian, 42, was announced as the new host of Strictly – It Takes Two.

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Ellie Taylor to take over BBC Radio 2 show from Emma Willis during Strictly

The 42-year-old was a contestant on the Strictly main show in 2022.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

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Strictly’s Will Best: ‘Reserve judgement until you’ve seen the new show’

TV: The presenter, who’s one of 15 celebrities competing on this year’s ‘Strictly’, chats to Rachel McGrath about his jam-packed schedule, the reason he’s nervous to send messages in the show’s WhatsApp group and why he will certainly be crying on national television in the coming weeks

The Independent UK · Sep 18

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 · Aug 21

Strictly’s Vito Coppola reveals he overcame ‘serious and potentially life-threatening’ eating disorder

The Italian professional dancer said he felt ‘ashamed’ as he struggled with body image during his early career

The Independent UK · Aug 21

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 · Aug 15

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 · Aug 15

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 · Aug 2

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 · Jul 9

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The Independent UK · Jun 4

Strictly star Janette Manrara officially dropped as It Takes Two host

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

The Independent UK · May 18

Josh Widdicombe says Strictly Come Dancing appearance was ‘worst day of my career’

Comedian is tipped to become one of the new hosts of the popular reality TV show

The Independent UK · May 13

Strictly star shares disappointment at missing out on presenting role

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The Independent UK · May 13

Fleur East admits to being ‘bothered’ by missing out on Strictly hosting job

‘I’ve kind of lied to myself that I’d be all right with not doing it or not being considered,’ the ‘It Takes Two’ presenter said – amid rumours that Emma Willis has secured the job

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The Independent UK · May 3

Meryl Streep criticises ‘Marvel-ising’ of modern movies

She praised the new sequel ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ for its ‘messier’ approach to character

The Independent UK · Apr 23

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

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

Evening Standard · Apr 7

Who will host Strictly Come Dancing? New favourite emerges after Alison Hammond turns down role

BBC executives are weighing up their next presenting line-up following the departure of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

The Independent UK · Mar 28

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 · Mar 24

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 · Mar 23

BBC denies ‘axing’ Strictly spin-off hosts

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The Independent UK · Mar 23

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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