Former Strictly star officially announced as It Takes Two host – after Janette and Fleur’s brutal axing

ELLIE Taylor has officially been confirmed as the new Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two host. It comes after The Sun on Sunday first revealed earlier this month that the comedian, a former contestant on the show, had been hired for the gig. Comedian and TV star Ellie Taylor has been confirmed as the new host of Strictly Come Dancing’s spin-off It Takes Two Credit: Alamy The star appeared on the competition back in 2022 and was partnered with Johannes Radebe Credit: PA Sources told us how the spin-off needed a ‘revamp’ after Fleur East and Janette Manrara were axed from the hosting role. They said Ellie was perfect for the job after proving a hit amongst fans when she starred on Strictly in 2022. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! And it was today confirmed on Radio 2 that Ellie has officially taken on the role. Ellie rose to fame as a stand-up comedian and also starred in Apple series Ted Lasso as Flo “Sassy” Collins. She is taking over from previous hosts Janette and Fleur Credit: BBC While Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe will front the main show Credit: BBC She finished in seventh place on Strictly, where she was partnered with new host Johannes Radebe. Johannes will join presenter Emma Willis and comedian Josh Widdicombe, 43, in hosting the new series after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly stepped down last year. Earlier this month, a source told The Sun of Ellie’s appointment: “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.” Most read in TV The Sun on Sunday revealed in June that It Takes Two host Fleur, 38, had been axed from presenting the weekday show and co-host Janette Manrara, 42, was leaving the role. Fleur had hoped to then bag the presenting job for the main show, but lost out to Emma, Josh and Johannes – admitting at the time she was disappointed. Comment now