BBC’s dance competition spin-off It Takes Two announces a new presenter, following the departure of longstanding hosts Janette Manrara and Fleur East. The change affects the show that accompanies Strictly Come Dancing during its live run.
Both outlets report that the update ends months of speculation about who would take over after Manrara and East were expected to leave the programme. The Manchester Evening News frames the announcement as a shift for fans of the long-running spin-off, while The Independent focuses on the lead-up to the reveal and the period of uncertainty surrounding the hosts’ roles.
Details such as the identity of the incoming presenter are presented as the key development across the coverage, with the differing emphasis centring on how the announcement lands—either as an immediate update for viewers or as the culmination of sustained public discussion about the show’s future presenters.
