Janette Manrara and Rylan confirmed to return as hosts of Strictly - It Takes Two

Strictly Come Dancing star Motsi Mabuse will return to the new series alongside fellow judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood.The 41-year-old joined the panel back in 2019 and watched her younger sister Oti Mabuse, 32, win the Glitterball trophy for the first time with celebrity partner Kelvin Fletcher.The following year, the unstoppable professional dancer won the show for a second time with comedian Bill Bailey.After the most recent series, where she danced with Ugo Monye, Oti announced she will be leaving the show after seven years.When asked about her sister's exit from the show, Motsi told Prima Magazine: “I’ll be sad not to see her on Strictly this year."I’ll always worry about my sister, but I have to respect her decision and let her go.'Terrible when you get caught out!' Karren Brady mocks Meghan Markle"She’s proven that she can more than protect herself and push herself to new heights."Meanwhile, I’ll continue to fly the Mabuse flag on Strictly for as long as they want me.”Oti previously revealed that she "cried for hours" when she told bosses she wouldn't be returning to the show this year.Speaking to You Magazine, she added: "When I came to Britain I said to myself, ’My dream is to win Strictly.′ And I have, and it was such an amazing seven years, but I’ve done what I needed to do. I feel so emotional."I lived my best life on that show and it gave me the career I have now, but you need to know when it’s the right time to get off that wave and try new things.”Oti isn't the only professional who won't be returning to the upcoming series.Back in March, Aljaz Skorjanec announced he had quit after nine years of showcasing his moves.His departure came a year after his wife Janette Manrara moved

Giovanni Pernice has left some of his fans in tears as he shared an important message with them. The dancer is currently busy preparing for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing which returns to screens next Saturday (September 17).

Helen Skelton has laughed off claims her past dance experience give her an advantage as she prepared to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. The Countryfile host is among the 15 celebrities who have signed up for the BBC One dance contest's 2022 series which starts next Sunday (September 17).

Kaye Adams has admitted that she ‘struggled to sleep’ after her first day of rehearsals for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. The TV presenter, 59, said she counted as many sheep as she could but couldn’t switch off after a nervous first day in her dancing shoes. The Loose Women host is among the stellar line-up of celebrities who will be taking part in Strictly’s 20th year on the BBC.

The countdown is on for the 2022 series of Strictly Come Dancing and fans were been given a glimpse behind-the-scenes as filming got underway on Tuesday. Shirley Ballas and presenter Tess Daly shared a series of snaps on instagram, with the 62 year old head judge revealing a look inside her dressing room. Shirley was dressed down in a simple, short black ensemble as she practiced some moves in front a mirror ahead of the show's much-anticipated return.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has revealed the "tough moments" she had growing up in South Africa.The dancing pro opened up about the hardest aspects of her childhood during a chat on BBC's The One Show on Tuesday night (September 6).It comes just days before Strictly returns to screens for its twentieth series on September 17 - with Motsi reuniting with Anton du Beke, Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood on the panel.READ MORE: Strictly's Shirley Ballas mortified in nude blunder as she 'flashes builder'Motsi grew up in South Africa in the 1980s before she moved to Germany, where she shot to fame on Let's Dance, the German version of Strictly.The BBC judge said that even as a child, she understood something was not right in her country, given the apartheid government and rife discrimination black people had to endure at the time.The South African-German star explained her parents tried "very hard" to keep her safe, but she knew people had certain 'opinions' of her simply because she was black.Motsi said: "It's quite common knowledge that we had an apartheid government at the times when I was a little girl, so there were some tough moments growing up in a situation like that in South Africa. "We as children understood that something was not okay in the country.

Strictly ballroom when the launch show airs on Saturday, September 17. With all 15 contestants taking part in a group number, rehearsals for which have just begun.

Kaye Adams has suffered a bizarre Strictly Come Dancing injury during rehearsals for the BBC dance competition. The presenter is one of the celebrities who will be hoping to take home the glitter ball trophy this year, competing against fellow famous faces such as Kym Marsh, Will Mellor and comedian Jayde Adams. Unfortunately, Kaye was left with a truly unusual ailment this week.

The launch of BBC Strictly Come Dancing is only days away - and the stars of the show have been taking their final chance to let loose before the hard work starts. As Strictly professionals prepare for the return of the much-loved TV show, even exes Neil and Katya Jones put their differences aside and were amongst the group partying the night away together with make-up artist Lisa Armstrong.The pro-dancer and It Takes Two host Janette Manrara shared the images to her Instagram account which showed cast members smiling and having fun together.

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas will be returning to screens this month for the new series alongside Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood.Today, she caught up with fans to thank them for her birthday messages as she turns 62 and went on to give them a behind-the-scenes peek into her dressing room.While giving fans a tour, the dancer revealed she was seen naked by one of the builders in her home, much to her dismay.The Strictly star explained that due to work going on at her home, rooms currently don't have doors on them meaning privacy is temporarily limited.Shedding light on the embarrassing blunder, she spilled: "I had a very interesting morning this morning."I was getting ready really fast and all the builders were in and I got out of the shower and I've got no doors on any of the rooms at the minute.Helen Mirren asked husband if he would 'f*** her again' after role"And lo and behold, when I came around the corner, there was a man standing there and I was stood there in my birthday suit and it was a shock for all, including me and Charlie the dog."Swiftly moving on from the red-faced moment, she told fans she was currently filming for Strictly and will be keeping in touch with viewers throughout the series.Many of the dancer's 235,000 followers flocked to her post to share their thoughts.Emma White Jewellery wrote: "Happy birthday Shirley! And loving that you flashed the builder on your birthday! I bet you made his day too.""Happy birthday gorgeous lady.So excited for Strictly to start.

Strictly stars Tyler West, Ellie Taylor and Will Mellor all shared a look at their experience. Kiss FM DJ and presenter Tyler shared a series of photos to his Instagram story after confessing: "First day at school. Tried to get a boyband photo today.

Ant McPartlin's ex wife Lisa Armstrong is certainly excited for the Strictly Come Dancing show launch.The makeup artist, 45, who was married to Ant, 46, from 2006 to 2018, has been Strictly's head makeup artist for over 12 seasons, and Celebrating the 30th of fellow make up artist Summer Dyason, Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two presenter Janette Manrara shared several snaps with Strictly friends including one with Lisa. In the photo, Lisa can be seen smiling with Strictly hairstylist Lisa Davey and Dancing On Ice's Hair and Makeup Designer Marcos.

Strictly Come Dancing is just around the corner and, according to Vernon Kay, Tess Daly is loving being its host more than ever. Tess has been presenting the show since 2004, first alongside Sir Bruce Forsyth and now co-presenting with Claudia Winkleman. The 53-year-old has seen many celebs waltz and tango across the famous Strictly dancefloor over the years, from politicians to movie stars.

Vernon Kay has given a little bit of insight into what his home life is like before and during Strictly Come Dancing thanks to wife Tess Daly. The presenter is currently gearing up for the 20th series of BBC One dance contest.

Vernon Kay and Tess Daly are already proud parents to two daughters, Phoebe, 17, and Amber, 13, but there's another 'baby' in their household that also fills them with joy.MORE: Strictly Come Dancing 2022: all the celebrities confirmed to take partVernon revealed that his family are huge fans of Strictly Come Dancing – which Tess has fronted since it began in 2004 – and they even see the BBC One show as a "third child". "We love Strictly in our house," Vernon said. "It's like our third child. WATCH: Strictly Come Dancing's most amazing perfect 40 dances"Tess started the show in its infancy — its first ever series when it was just a wee baby. Then we had our first baby and subsequently we had Amber, so we've grown up with it as like a family member."He added to The Sun: "It sleeps for the majority of the year, but come August when they start prepping outfits and talking about contestants, that's when that baby comes alive."READ: Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special date revealed - and here's how you can win ticketsSEE: Tess Daly stuns in flirty mini summer dress as she gushes about husband Vernon KayVernon is extremely proud of his wife and her Strictly accomplishments and revealed she hopes to co-host the show well into her eighties, just like Sir Bruce Forsyth who hosted the show with her until he was 86.Tess now co-hosts with Claudia Winkleman who took over from Bruce following his departure in 2014, and Vernon was full of praise for the game-changing female duo.

Loose Women star Kaye Adams has been told by her co-star Carol McGiffin that she should "not be herself" while she is on this year's Strictly Come Dancing. Kaye was announced as one of this year's stars to compete in the ballroom dancing competition.On Friday's episode of Loose Women (September 2), Kaye said: "Carol and I met for breakfast this morning at 8 o'clock and she said to me 'one thing I am telling you is.'"READ NEXT: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan parades slimmed down figure in skin-hugging dressShe then pointed to Carol who said: "Don't be yourself."Carol then explained why she said it: "Everyone says, 'oh just be yourself' but I said to Kaye don't be yourself, you have to get this persona going because you have this persona of seriousness and this is probably why we were all so shocked because you are a serious person and a serious journalist."Todays show kicked off with panellist Frankie Bridge saying she was disappointed that she wasn't at the announcement of Kay's Strictly reveal.

STRICTLY Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two has finally confirmed its hosts ahead of the new season of the BBC One competition. The companion show - which is set to return to screens next month - will be presented by former pro dancer Janette Manrara and popular telly host Rylan Clark. Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to TV next month with a whole host of new celebrity faces.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Janette Manrara will host spin-off show It Takes Two again, the BBC has announced.

Will Mellor has revealed the unusual way he and his wife Michelle decided to celebrate their wedding anniversary.Taking to Instagram, the actor, 46, uploaded a video where he revealed the couple would be taking a helicopter ride to Torquay.Will said: "So it’s our anniversary tomorrow, so we’re going up in this! We’re going all the way to Torquay, to stay for a couple of nights, my friend owns this company Adventure 001… Michelle’s over here somewhere."READ MORE: Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps star Will Mellor says reboot is 'revamped'Will pointed the camera to Michelle, who had pretended to bite her nails in fear, as Will said: "She’s a bit scared, but it’s all about the memories right?!"He also uploaded a few pictures of the couple in the plush helicopter, with Michelle waving out of the window to people on the ground and views of the scenery from up in the air, as they flew over the countryside.Will’s followers took to the comment section to wish the pair a happy anniversary, with one writing: "Happy anniversary both!! I hope you still got that wee vid of Ordinary People for the background to your anniversary dinner. Big love and congrats to you both." A second commented: "Happy anniversary! I live in Torquay this is right on my doorstep! We love the Cary arms.