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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

Strictly star Janette Manrara officially dropped as It Takes Two host

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

The Independent UK

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

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Strictly star shares disappointment at missing out on presenting role

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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

The Independent UK

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

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

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

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

Woman & Home

BBC denies ‘axing’ Strictly spin-off hosts

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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Fleur East reveals the one brutal reason she begged to be released from Simon Cowell record contract

After shooting to fame after reaching the final of The X Factor in 2014, Fleur East begged to be “let go” from Simon Cowell’s Syco label.

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Strictly’s Vicky Pattison addresses mystery absence from It Takes Two following elimination

‘Hope things are OK,’ wrote one worried fan on social media

The Independent UK

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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

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing odds: Who will present as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce departure

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are stepping down as Strictly Come Dancing hosts - but who will fill their space?

Evening Standard

Who could replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing?

The co-hosts, who have fronted the programme together since 2014, have said they are leaving the show at the end of the current series.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: Who are the rumoured names to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman?

Tonight’s grand final will mark the pair’s last time presenting the BBC shiny floor show

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Kim Kardashian, Teyana Taylor and more step out in leather and latex for London premiere

Kim Kardashian sported croc leather alongside her mother and co-stars at the London premiere of new law drama All’s Fair.

Evening Standard

Fleur East on stepping into Tina Turner’s shoes in the West End: ‘It’s an honour and a responsibility’

EXCLUSIVE: The London-born star says portraying the What’s Love Got To Do With It hit-maker, who overcame a traumatic past to become one of the greatest performers of all time, has given her a renewed sense of purpose

Evening Standard

Tina Turner musical to close in London’s West End after seven years

The show made its West End debut in April 2018.

Evening Standard

Fleur East to make West End debut in Tina Turner musical

Her previous acting experience has included appearing in episodes of the hit AppleTV+ football comedy Ted Lasso.

Evening Standard

Frankie Bridge hits out at ‘double standards’ for women after parenting comments

She said she was called ‘the worst wife and mother’ for going on holiday with her friend and fellow singer Fleur East.

Evening Standard

Vernon Kay insists he's 'loving' his radio job as he jokes about retirement plans

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC Radio 2 star also reveals what happened when he got to go ‘behind the velvet rope’ at his hero Elvis Presley’s home in Graceland

The Independent UK

Strictly fans heap praise upon It Takes Two host for emotional Jamie Borthwick interview

Presenter Fleur East had tears in her eyes as she watched back dancer’s best moments

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