Overview
- Janette Manrara, who told BBC Breakfast on Wednesday she does not know her role, said everyone is "on standby."
- The BBC has not announced replacements for Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman or confirmed the 2026 professional roster, though the show returns later this year.
- The broadcaster said it was "factually incorrect" to claim Strictly: It Takes Two presenters Janette Manrara and Fleur East had been axed.
- Four professional dancers have confirmed exits ahead of the new series: Karen Hauer, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas.
- Zoe Ball teased a "glamorous" new job on her podcast, which stoked but did not confirm speculation she could step into a hosting role.