Ellie Taylor receives criticism from some viewers after hosting her first episode of BBC spin-off show Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. Reports say some audience members complain she is “forcing funny lines” and that the broadcast format feels less engaging without the show’s professional dancers.
The change comes after Taylor replaces Fleur East and Janette Manrara as co-hosts. Coverage links the backlash to wider concerns about how the spin-off performs, including references to a recent rating slump for the live Strictly show. Other outlets focus on the audience reaction to the on-air style and whether the hosting setup should differ when professionals are not present.
Across the reporting, the common theme is viewer dissatisfaction with Taylor’s delivery in her debut and unease about the spin-off’s structure, while the reasons offered vary between critiques of specific comedic lines and broader comments about the absence of professionals.
