Janette Manrara's Strictly Hosting Snub: New Acting Dream

Janette Manrara shared her feelings about missing the opportunity to host Strictly Come Dancing. Following the departures of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, Manrara auditioned for the role but was unsuccessful. The presenting jobs were ultimately given to Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe.

Manrara, who was a professional dancer on the show for nearly 14 years before hosting It Takes Two, described the rejection as heartbreaking. She revealed this during an appearance on This Morning. However, she has shifted her focus to an acting career, which she has been developing over the past few years.

Her experiences in stage productions, like Chicago, ignited a passion for serious acting. Manrara explained that life has a way of opening new doors when one closes, and she is now enthusiastic about her acting prospects. She continues to support her husband, Aljaz, and her former colleagues on Strictly Come Dancing.

She also discussed balancing her career with raising her three-year-old daughter. Manrara credits her supportive family and Aljaz, who recently departed the Strictly competition with his partner Melanie Walters, for making it work. Aljaz is reportedly happy to spend more time with their child.