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BBC Strictly franchise presenter and cast overhaul

Overview

The BBC has announced a significant overhaul of its ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ franchise. Comedian Ellie Taylor, a former contestant on the main programme, has been named the new host of the spin-off show ‘It Takes Two’, succeeding Janette Manrara and Fleur East.

This revamp includes changes to the primary presenting team, with Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe taking over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The production is also adding five new professional dancers: Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, Maddie Ingoldsby, and Mark Karmalita. Producers have suggested that ‘It Takes Two’ may adopt a “visualised podcast” format upon its return in September.

Entities

Strictly Come Dancing · Ellie Taylor · British Broadcasting Corporation · BBC · Janette Manrara

Timeline

14 days ago

[CULTURE] 9 sources
Ellie Taylor named new host of Strictly – It Takes Two
Comedian Ellie Taylor has been named the new host of the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ spin-off ‘It Takes Two’, replacing former presenters Janette Manrara and Fleur East.
27 days ago

[CULTURE] 7 sources
Ellie Taylor Named New Host of BBC's Strictly: It Takes Two
Ellie Taylor will host BBC's Strictly: It Takes Two, replacing Janette Manrara and Fleur East as the show returns with a revamped format.

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · chortle.co.uk · dailymail.co.uk · entertainmentdaily.co.uk · metro.co.uk · pressassociation.com · standard.co.uk · sundayguardianlive.com · uk.news.yahoo.com