Affluenza at Riverside Studios: Stranger Things' Noah Schnapp stars in thin satire 2/5 The latest Stranger Things star on London stages can’t lift this indictment of the super-rich Evening Standard · Oct 7
Affluenza review – Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp can’t save this baffling disaster Andy Sandberg’s play gets off to an intriguing start before coming off the rails in spectacular, almost fascinating style. For all the wrong reasons, it’s hard to look away The Guardian - UK · Oct 6
Stranger Things’ Noah Schnapp and Strictly’s Janette Manrara star in Affluenza Set in the wealthy social haven of the Hamptons, Affluenza follows a teenager involved in a drunken car ride that ends in disaster. Evening Standard · Oct 2
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
Strictly Come Dancing: week one – as it happened As the couples hit the floor for the first time, it was a series-opener full of surprises. The all-new hosting trio settled in nicely, while football content creator John Nellis topped the table. But who’ll be first for the ballroom boot? The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
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
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 IN FULL 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
Evening Standard · Aug 15 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.
The Independent UK · 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 2 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 · Jul 9 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 · Jun 5 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 4 Strictly star Janette Manrara officially dropped as It Takes Two host ‘Strictly has changed hugely,’ Marara said while announcing the news
Evening Standard · 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.
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