Fans of Strictly Come Dancing are heartbroken as beloved dancer and TV personality Janette Manrara confirms she is leaving the Strictly family. After dazzling audiences on the main show since 2013 and later co-hosting the spin-off It Takes Two, Janette has decided itâs time to step away and explore new opportunities.
In a candid YouTube video, Janette shared:
“Strictly Come Dancing has changed hugely. Iâm no longer a part of It Takes Two or the main show. But that just means Iâm free to pursue projects Iâve always dreamed of doing.” đ«
For Janette, Strictly has been a huge part of her life for 14 years:
“Strictlyâs all Iâve ever known⊠itâs a bit like stepping into a different world, figuring out how to navigate that.”
Fans were quick to express their sadness online. One wrote: âGutted you arenât the new Strictly presenterâŠtoo many opportunities waiting for you. Xxâ while another added: âSorry to see you leave Strictly, as Bruce would say, you were my favourite :)â â€ïž
The BBC is reportedly revamping It Takes Two, exploring a move from traditional broadcast to a vodcast format, inspired by successful aftershows like The Traitors: Uncloaked. According to insiders, this change aims to reach younger and more diverse audiences, reflecting how people consume content in 2026.
While Janetteâs departure marks the end of an era for Strictly fans, it also opens the door for her to pursue new adventures and creative projects. For viewers, her energy, talent, and charisma on the Strictly sofa will be missed more than words can say.
