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Janette Manrara and Rylan Clark to present It Takes Two

Janette Manrara and Rylan Clark-Neal
Janette Manrara and Rylan Clark-Neal

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Janette Manrara and TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal will return as the co-hosts of spin-off series It Takes Two.

The companion show will launch on Monday September 26 on BBC Two.

Clark-Neal has fronted It Takes Two, which airs every weeknight, since 2019, while Manrara joined in 2021 after stepping back from the main show.

Manrara 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!"

Janette Manrara - "It's a dream come true"

Manrara left the dancefloor to become presenter of spin-off show It Takes Two, last year, taking over from Zoe Ball, who was the presenter for ten years.

Manrara had been part of the Strictly professional dancer line-up since 2013. Her husband, Aljaž Škorjanec, is also one of the professional dancers on the show.

The 20th series of the Strictly will see 15 celebrity contestants – including TV presenter Helen Skelton, EastEnders actor James Bye, singer Fleur East and former England footballer Tony Adams – taking to the dance floor.

The series launches on September 17 on BBC One, with a BBC 100 themed week announced alongside returning favourites such as Movie Week, Halloween Week and Musicals Week.

The series will also film at the prestigious Blackpool Tower Ballroom after a two-year break due to the pandemic.

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