Strictly's Katya Jones Reveals Claudia Winkleman Replacement
The dancer, 36, appeared on the ITV show alongside her current dance partner and Emmerdale star Lewis Cope, 30, to discuss their time on the current series.
During Wednesday's episode of Loose Women, Strictly star Katya Jones shared her view on who should replace Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly on the BBC dancing competition.
Panelist Katie Piper, 42, soon shifted the conversation, asking Katya directly who she thinks could fill their roles following the presenters' recent announcement of their exit on Instagram last month.
"Naturally for me, it's Janette, Janette Manrara, she's done it all. She's done it as a professional, she's presenting It Takes Two, she knows what we're going through."
Janette Manrara, who featured as a professional dancer on Strictly between 2013 and 2021, now hosts the companion show It Takes Two.
"She'd be the perfect Claudia..."
Katya believes Janette’s extensive experience in both dancing and presenting uniquely qualifies her for the role alongside Tess Daly's position.
Background on Presenters
- Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have co-presented the dancing competition since 2014.
- They announced their departure from the show via Instagram last month.
- Katya Jones has been part of Strictly since 2016.
Katya's endorsement highlights a natural successor with proven experience in the show's culture and demands.
Author's summary: Katya Jones suggests Janette Manrara as the ideal replacement for Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly on Strictly, praising her dual expertise as dancer and presenter.