Janette Manrara

Vicky Pattison taking Strictly tour ‘very seriously’
The Strictly Come Dancing live tour launches at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Friday for the first of 30 dates around the UK.
Evening Standard
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Giovanni Pernice to reunite with former Strictly co-stars for special event a year after BBC exit
The Italian professional dancer will share the stage with Anton Du Beke, Gorka Márquez, Kai Widdrington, Janette Manrara and others
Evening Standard
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First two celebrities announced for Strictly Come Dancing live tour
Janette Manrara returns as host, alongside judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood.
Evening Standard
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Gogglebox’s Scarlett Moffatt is first Strictly Christmas special contestant
Moffatt revealed the news as she walked on to the stage as a guest panellist for Friday’s Strictly: It Takes Two.
Evening Standard
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Olivia Attwood, JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes lead the sparkle at festive parties across London
Stars from the television and influencer worlds descended on the bright lights of London
Evening Standard
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Reason BBC 'wants to stick with all-female Strictly hosts' is revealed after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly exit
Several high-profile names have already been put forward for the next series in 2026
Evening Standard
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Strictly Come Dancing odds: Who will present as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce departure
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are stepping down as Strictly Come Dancing hosts - but who will fill their space?
Evening Standard
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Who could replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing?
The co-hosts, who have fronted the programme together since 2014, have said they are leaving the show at the end of the current series.
Evening Standard
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Strictly’s Amy Dowden ‘under the weather’ days before second live show
‘Strictly’ star is set to perform a salsa with Thomas Skinner on Saturday evening
The Independent UK
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Janette Manrara to return as host on Strictly Come Dancing live tour
Dates for the 2026 performances have been announced, with organisers promising a show ‘more dazzling than ever before’.
Evening Standard
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