In the latest shake-up to the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, the host for the contest’s spin-off show It Takes Two appears to have been confirmed
Ellie is set to host It Takes Two according to reports
Strictly Come Dancing’s spin-off show It Takes Two is set for a new host – and it’s said to be a former contestant. Reports suggest comedian Ellie Taylor is readying herself to be the new face of the sister show of the main dance contest.
It’s claimed bosses thought past presenters were “too boring” and are hoping Ellie can reinvigorate the show four years on from competing on the BBC1 contest. The 42-year-old actress is said to have agreed her deal to step in to the void.
A source said: “Ellie was hugely popular with viewers when she appeared as a contestant on Strictly in 2022, and her infectious personality was also a hit with the senior production team.”
Speaking to The Sun, they continued: “She very much featured in the discussions when they were looking to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on the main show, and although she didn’t get that job, she remained in the executive team’s thoughts.
“They were very keen to get her on It Takes Two which they felt was too boring and needed a major revamp. So she’s been hired for the It Takes Two hosting job.”
A Strictly spokesperson told the Mirror: “We don’t comment on speculation.”
Ellie was partnered with new main show host Johannes Radebe, 39, on her series. The pair finished in seventh place.
Before Johannes, Josh Widdicombe and Emma Willis were announced as the trio taking over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, Ellie spoke of her hopes to be a part of proceedings.
The host of Bake Off: The Professionals told the Mirror in November last year: “I don’t think there is anyone in light entertainment who’d say no. It’ll be such an honour for whoever gets those jobs.
“I’ll happily cut myself a fringe if they need me to. Or dye my hair blonde. Whatever it takes, I’ll do it.”
And she confirmed she is still in touch with her former dance partner. She said: “I give him little pep talks, because I know how gruelling it can be… Johannes is just a wonderful human. I used to call him the best boyfriend.
“He’d send me the most gorgeous flowers and I felt like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.” Years on from her appearance, she admitted she can finally tune in without panic-inducing flashbacks.
“People always say the year afterwards feels like watching your ex with a new girlfriend. But with distance, I can now look back at it fondly while also going, ‘I’m glad I don’t have to do that again.’ I loved it and had an amazing time, but when the theme music kicks in, it’ll always trigger something in me.”
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