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Janette Manrara Quits Strictly Come Dancing
4 Jun
Summary
- Janette Manrara confirms her departure from Strictly Come Dancing.
- She hosted the spin-off show It Takes Two for several years.
- New presenters Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe join.

Janette Manrara has confirmed she is leaving Strictly Come Dancing, marking a significant change for the popular BBC series. Manrara, who was a professional dancer from 2013 to 2020 and later hosted the spin-off show It Takes Two since 2021, revealed her decision in a recent video. She expressed a desire to explore new projects, acknowledging the bittersweet nature of moving on from a show that has been her life for 14 years.
Her departure follows that of several professional dancers, including Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez. The show is also ushering in a new presenting team. Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe will take over hosting duties. This change comes after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced their departure in 2025. Strictly Come Dancing is scheduled to return this autumn.