The BBC has revealed the hosts for the Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show It Takes Two when it returns for a new series in September.
Celebrity Gogglebox star Rylan Clark will take on co-host duties alongside former Strictly professional dancer Janette Manrara, who is returning for a second year. 38-year-old Janette, originally from Miami, joined the weeknight sister show in 2021 after eight years on the main programme.
She said: “I am so thrilled to be back hosting It Takes Two alongside the amazing Rylan! I’m very excited to bring the audience more great conversations with our couples, a lot of fun weeknight television entertainment and, of course, to celebrate my favourite show on TV, Strictly!”
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Rylan, who joined the show in 2019, said: “I’m so excited to be back at Strictly – It Takes Two for my fourth year. I absolutely love being part of the show.
“I’m so thrilled that my television wife Janette is joining me for the ride and we can’t wait to bring you all the back stage gossip from this year’s Strictly extravaganza.”
It Takes Two, which airs every weeknight, offers viewers backstage interviews, training footage and special challenges. Janette replaced former contestant Zoe Ball, who spent 10 years on It Takes Two after replacing Claudia Winkleman in 2011.
The 20th series of Strictly will see 15 celebrity contestants – including TV presenter Helen Skelton, EastEnders actor James Bye, singer Fleur East and former England footballer Tony Adams – competing for the mirrorball trophy.
The main series launches on September 17 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with a BBC 100 themed week announced alongside returning favourites Movie Week, Halloween Week and Musicals Week.
It Takes Two will begin on Monday, September 26 on BBC Two and iPlayer.
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