Strictly bosses confirm return date and Janette Manrara and Rylan Clark will host It Takes Two
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Strictly bosses confirm show’s return date and reveal Janette Manrara and Rylan Clark will team up again to host It Takes Two
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Strictly Come Dancing bosses have confirmed the series will return on September 17 with the pre-recorded launch show.
Viewers will see the celebrity contestants paired with the professional dancers ahead of the first live show on September 24.
The spin-off show It Takes Two will then return on Monday September 26, with Janette Manrara and Rylan Clark returning as hosts.
One to watch: Strictly Come Dancing bosses have confirmed the show’s return date and revealed Janette Manrara and Rylan Clark will team up again to host It Takes Two
Janette, 38, said in a statement: ‘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.’
Rylan, 33 – who first fronted It Takes Two in 2019 alongside Zoe Ball – explained that he is ‘so excited’ to be returning to the show for a fourth year.
He said: ‘I’m so excited to be back at Strictly – It Takes Two for my fourth year. I absolutely love being part of the show.
‘I’m so thrilled that my television wife Janette is joining me for the ride and we can’t wait to bring you all the back stage gossip from this year’s Strictly extravaganza. We can’t wait to start.’
Congrats: Deaf EastEnders actress Rose-Ayling Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are currently Strictly’s reigning champions after lifting the Glitterball Trophy last series
Deaf EastEnders actress Rose-Ayling Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are currently Strictly’s reigning champions after lifting the Glitterball Trophy last series.
As the new series returns, Strictly is set to welcome a slew of new yet familiar faces to the dance floor.
The line-up consists of Kym Marsh, Fleur East, Ellie Simonds, Matt Goss, Helen Skelton, Will Mellor, Kaye Adams, Tyler West and James Bye.
Ellie Taylor, Hamza Yassin, Jayde Adams, Richie Anderson, Tony Adams and Molly Rainford have also been confirmed.
Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke will return to the panel.
Anton as now permanently replaced former judge Bruno Toniolo, who is focusing on the US version of the show – Dancing With The Stars.
Coming soon: Strictly will see its professional stars celebrate 100 years of the BBC with a special themed week (L-R Dianne Buswell, Gorka Marquez, Karen Hauer, Cameron Lombard, Luba Mushtuk, Kai Widdrington, Nadiya Bychkova, Neil Jones, Katya Jones and Graziano Di Prima)
Series 20 of Strictly will see its stars celebrate 100 years of the BBC with a special themed week this year.
To mark the centenary, the Strictly couples will either dance ‘to a theme tune from an iconic BBC programme or in tribute to one of the BBC’s most-loved services’.
The anniversary show is also set to feature two special routines by the professionals – one will honour the BBC’s Natural History Programming unit, while the other will see the dancers ‘crashing’ some flagship shows.
Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One for a launch show on September 17. The first live show will air on September 24, with It Takes Two returning on September 26
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2022: WHO ARE THE CONTESTANTS?
KYM MARSH
Age: 46
Profession: Coronation Street star and presenter
Kym says: ‘I’m so delighted that this year they have! I’m a huge fan of the show and can’t believe I’m going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress.’
RICHIE ANDERSON
Age: 34
Profession: Radio presenter
Richie says: ‘This is a dream come true! I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dance floor in the world!’
ELLIE SIMMONDS
Age: 27
Profession: Former athlete
Ellie says: ‘To be asked to be part of the Strictly family is just so exciting and I cannot wait, it’s going to so much fun.’
TYLER WEST
Age: 26
Profession: Radio DJ
Tyler says: ‘It’s a show that means so much to me and my family and I can’t wait to seriously shake a leg on that shiny dance floor… with a side of sequins.’
ELLIE TAYLOR
Age: 38
Profession: Comedian
Ellie says: ‘Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I’m absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022!’
TONY ADAMS MBE
Profession: Retired footballer and manager
Tony says: ‘To say I’m excited is an understatement – the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes’
JAMES BYE
Age: 38
Profession: EastEnders actor
James says ‘I’m not known for my shimmy or my twinkle toes – in fact my kids regularly laugh at my dad dancing but it’s an honour to be asked and I’m going to give it my best shot.’
HELEN SKELTON
Age: 39
Profession: TV and radio broadcaster
Helen says: ‘I’m really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to get started’
WILL MELLOR
Age: 46
Profession: Actor
Will says: ‘I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about. This is also my Mum’s favourite show and she’s had a really tough few years so I’m doing this is for her as well. Bring it on!’
KAYE ADAMS
Age: 59
Profession: Television presenter
Kaye says: ‘I said I wanted to make the last year of my fifties memorable and i can’t think of a better way of doing it than showing the world my two left feet. Pray for me!’
JAYDE ADAMS
Age: 37
Profession: Comedian
Jayde says: ‘I’ve been a massive fan of the show for years. I feel like I’m watching myself in a dream and I can’t believe I’ve manifested this.’
MATT GOSS
Age: 53
Profession: Singer
Matt says: ‘I’ve been reclusive, I come and work and then go back to America. I thought, it’s time for me to come home and get out of my own way’
MOLLY RAINFORD
Age: 21
Profession: Singer
Molly says: ‘I already know it’s gonna be an experience of a lifetime and I can’t wait to meet the rest of the Strictly family I’ll be sharing it with.’
FLEUR EAST
Age: 34
Profession: Singer
Fleur says: ‘I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up. I’m excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.’
HAMZA YASSIN
Age: 35
Profession: Wildlife cameraman and presenter
Hamza says: ‘I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on such a cool show.’