Fleur East has confirmed she will be back on Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
The former contestant co-hosts Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two with professional dancer Janette Manrara but will be appearing on the main programme on Sunday (October 1) for a special musical performance to honour the late Tina Turner.
She will be joined by fellow pop stars Beverley Knight and Laura Mvula in the ballroom in the pre-recorded segment as the show pays tribute to the music legend following her tragic death earlier this year.
Sharing the exciting during Friday’s (September 29) episode of It Takes Two, Fleur said: “I can exclusively reveal Laura Mvula, Beverly Knight and I had the honour of being part of the fantastic Tina Turner tribute.”
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Former X Factor contestant and I’m A Celebrity star Fleur has replaced Rylan Clark has host of It Takes Two after he announced he was stepping down from his role on back in April. In a heartfelt message at the time, Rylan told his fans: “After four fantastic years it’s time for me to hang up my glittery jacket and say goodbye to It Takes Two.
“I’ve had the best time hosting the show alongside Janette and Zoe and I can’t thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show. I’ve been welcomed into the Strictly family and will firmly hold that title dear to me.”
Explaining why he was stepping down Rylan added: “The time has come for me to pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me. Thank you Strictly, you will always have my heart… and dancing feet.”
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On taking over the role Fleur said: “As soon as it was announced that I was taking on the role Rylan sent me a message and said he was so excited and that I was going to have so much fun. I’ve worked with Rylan in the past and he’s an incredible presenter so I have got some big boots to fill but he’s really been so supportive.”
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Janette added: “Rylan did reach out and say good luck to myself for the series and Fleur. It was so special to do the first two years of me hosting It Takes Two with him because he’s such an incredible professional. He’s such a good presenter. He knows exactly what he’s doing. He’s got the biggest, kindest heart. And I couldn’t have asked for anyone to be a better partner to me, and to show me the ropes when I joined the show, so I’ll miss him but I’m super excited to be with my girl Fleur.”
Strictly: It Takes Two airs weeknights on BBC Two at 6.30pm
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