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Charlotte Tutton

Strictly's Janette Manrara rules out future show return after move to It Takes Two

Strictly's Janette Manrara has said she doesn't think a return will be on the cards to the main show, after she left last year.

The Strictly Come Dancing pro left the main series after eight years, and took on hosting duties of BBC2 spin-off It Takes Two - replacing Zoe Ball.

Now, the star has confessed she will unlikely be returning to the main show as a pro dancer, after her new venture.

With other commitments and shows, as well as her new role as a TV host, she admitted she probably wouldn't go back.

Speaking on This Morning on Tuesday to hosts Rochelle Humes and Phillip Schofield, she was asked if she would go back to dancing on the series.

Strictly's Janette Manrara has said she doesn't think a return will be on the cards to the main show (ITV)

Janette replied: "No, I don't think so now. It Takes Two is my new home and I'm very happy there."

Speaking of It Takes Two, she praised the cast and crew for welcoming her as the new show host.

She went on: "I am excited to sit down and chat with my mates about dancing, and a show I'm obsessed with anyway.

The Strictly Come Dancing pro left the main series after eight years (BBC)

"I just felt right at home, and Rylan [Clark] and the whole team just made it so smooth and easy for me, and they made me feel so welcome, so it was amazing. I loved every single show I did."

Revealing her plans to do more presenting in TV, she told the presenters: "Zoe Ball as well has been so supportive. She was messaging me through the whole series saying, 'You are doing great, I'm watching you, well done!'.

Strictly Come Dancing former pro Janette Manrara said it was unlikely she will return as a dance on the show (ITV)

"So it was a sensational transition if I do want to get into presenting, that probably was the best thing I can do.

"I'd love to keep presenting. Obviously I wanna keep dancing, I don't think that is ever not gonna be a part of my life."

The show will return later this year with a whole new batch of famous faces taking part.

This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.

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