Latest News About Janette Manrara bows out

Updated 2026-06-18 14:03

Janette Manrara announced she is no longer part of Strictly Come Dancing or its It Takes Two spin-off, reiterating the show has undergone a shake-up and she will explore new opportunities while still contributing to different capacities. This follows speculation about a cast reshaping ahead of the 2026 series. Her exit caps a 14-year association with the BBC dance franchise, since 2013 when she joined as a dancer and transitioning to presenting It Takes Two in 2021.

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