New Strictly It Takes Two host revealed to join Janette Manrara after Rylan Clark quit

STRICTLY: It Takes Two have revealed the new host joining Janette Manrara after Rylan Clark quit the show.

The spin-off series to the hit BBC One dancing show has confirmed Rylan Clark's replacement.

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Appearing on The One Show sofa on Friday evening, Fleur East was revealed as the show's brand new co-host.

Former X Factor contestant Fleur, 35, will join Janette, 39, when the series returns alongside Strictly Come Dancing this autumn.

Speaking about landing the gig, Fleur said: "I'm so nervous, it's a lot to take in. 

"I still can't believe it in some ways. I was with my husband [when the call came in] we were away and I got a phone call from my agent and I thought 'why am I getting a call now I'm away this is weird this is fishy' and she started doing all the pleasantries and moments later she was like 'you've got It Takes Two'.

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"The funniest thing was the social video, I thought I needed to get the biggest boots I can find to not give any clue. And speaking of, with Rylan gone, I have some big boots to fill."

Earlier this year Rylan, 34, announced he was stepping down from the show after four years.

In a statement, the former Big Brother presenter said: "After 4 fantastic years it's time for me to hang up my glittery jacket and say goodbye to It Takes Two.

"I've had the best time hosting the show alongside Janette and Zoe and I can't thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show.

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"I've been welcomed into the Strictly family and will firmly hold that title dear to me.

"The time has come for me to pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me."

Janette replaced BBC Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball who quit It Takes Two in 2021 after ten years at the helm.

Zoe, 52, was the sole host of the Strictly spin-off until Rylan joined her in 2019.

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