Janette Manrara has confirmed her departure from Strictly Come Dancing after 14 years with the BBC show. The 41-year-old dancer, who joined as a professional in 2013 and later became a co-host of the companion programme It Takes Two, shared the news in a video posted on social media.
In the update, filmed at the It Takes Two studio, Manrara revealed that the current series has only two weeks left. 'I can't believe we only have... what, two weeks left?' she said, appearing disappointed. 'Two weeks left of It Takes Two. That flew by, didn't it? What a series.'
The announcement comes amid calls from some viewers for Manrara to be replaced by her co-host Fleur East on It Takes Two. Following Monday's episode, which East presented, several fans praised her interviewing style and suggested she should host the show permanently. However, others defended Manrara, with one fan commenting: 'Seriously? Janette runs rings around Fleur.'
Manrara initially shared hosting duties with Rylan Clark from 2021, before East replaced Clark last year. The pair alternate presenting, with East typically hosting on Mondays and Tuesdays, and Manrara on Wednesdays and Thursdays. They also share Friday duties.
The current series of Strictly, which began in September, is expected to conclude with its final on December 14. It Takes Two will wrap up in the same week.
