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The Latest Breaking News from Janette Manrara

Strictly Come Dancing 2027 tour dates revealed as judges and host return

The 29 date tour starts in Birmingham on January 22

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour to return in 2027

Judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood will join returning host Janette Manrara on the road.

Evening Standard · 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

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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

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

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The Independent UK · Aug 21

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

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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 · 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

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”.

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Strictly star Janette Manrara officially dropped as It Takes Two host

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

The Independent UK · Jun 4

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 · Jun 4

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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 15

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.

The Independent UK · Apr 13

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 · Apr 6

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

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Evening Standard · Mar 29

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.

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

The Independent UK · Mar 19

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 · Jan 21

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.

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