Janette Manrara says she is devastated after being overlooked for a presenting role on Strictly Come Dancing. Multiple outlets report she describes the moment as especially painful, saying she sobbed for days to a week after learning she would not get the job.
Manrara has been associated with Strictly for years, with one report noting she spent 13 years of her career on the show. She adds that the setback felt career-defining and “a really hard pill to swallow.” According to PinkNews, she believed she was in contention to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Across the coverage, the emphasis differs: tabloids focus on her emotional reaction and the length of her upset, while other outlets frame the comments as a broader reflection on a major career rejection. All accounts attribute the statements to Manrara herself and describe her reaction to not being selected for the presenting role.
