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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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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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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

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