Fans have suggested that Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will take over from them after their final show tonight.
Janette Manrara has addressed speculation she could step into the shoes of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the new face of Strictly Come Dancing.
The professional dancer, who joined the programme in 2013 and currently presents companion show It Takes Two, appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning to discuss tonight’s finale – and faced questioning about her future plans.
Tonight’s episode is expected to be particularly poignant because Tess and Claudia, the two presenters who shocked viewers by announcing their exit in October, will also be honored as this year’s Strictly champions.
Fans have predicted Janette as the front-runner to take Tess and Claudia’s place after this evening’s show because the race is getting worse about who might succeed them.
From the BBC Breakfast studio, Janette paid tribute to the duo before presenter Naga Munchetty questioned whether “she’d thrown her dancing shoes in the ring” for the hosting role.
“That is like the golden ticket to Willy Wonka, you know?” she replied. “Nobody knows. Nobody knows what’s happening.
All I know about this is that all of our producers, including Sarah James, are really, really focused on this series, these contestants, saying goodbye to Tess and Claudia, and that the finalists are just having the best, best night right now.
When pressed by Naga, she continued: “I will say that. Who doesn’t want that job? It’s the best job if you work in entertainment, if you love warm, happy, family, fun, entertainment. I think it’s the best job in the world that anybody would love to have.”
When co-presenter Charlie Stayt asked her to confirm whether she fancied the role or not, Janette laughed that he was “putting words in her mouth” and she could “see what he’s doing”.
She jokingly responded, “I don’t want the job, I don’t want it.” You know how to do that, but It Takes Two has done so much for me.
Being a professional dancer on the show, I have to say, it’s very difficult to leave and do other things, and it’s really amazing that I have the opportunity to host It Takes Two and, of course, Morning Live.
I still feel the consequences of it. So, if I get it, there will be a lot of party!
Who will win the coveted glitterball trophy as champion of the 2025 series will be revealed to Janette and the rest of the Strictly crew one more time this evening as they make their way to the Elstree Studios.
Football ace Karen Carney, Love Island and West End sensation Amber Davies, and internet personality and podcaster George Clarke will be battling for the win. The contestants will perform three final routines. They will each re-perform two previous dances – one selected by them and one by the judges – as well as a final, showstopping dance to win over those crucial votes.
Tess and Claudia will make the announcement live.
Source: Mirror
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