STRICTLY Come Dancing’s bit-on-the-side, known as It Takes Two, have just announced their start date for 2025.
For fans of Strictly this is an amazing day, and they’ll be counting down to September 29th to hear all the behind-the-scenes gossip.
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But for others this news is unexpected, as many viewers assume that It Takes Two airs in the same week as the main show starts.
It Takes Two typically begins after Strictly Come Dancing‘s first live show.
This is when the competition has ramped up and there’s more to chat about off of the stage.
The chatty extras show spills all the backstage gossip from the main programme and gives viewers insight into dance rehearsals.
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The spin-off also shares exclusive interviews, including chats with eliminated contestants.
In recent years the much-loved companion show has been co-hosted by Janette Manrara and Fleur East – and they’re back for another round!
Some other previous hosts include Claudia Winkleman, and Zoe Ball.
Strictly Come Dancing kicks off tomorrow for 2025, making its much-anticipated return for the Christmas run-up.
Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke are returning as familiar faces to the judging panel.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be back hosting too.
Some dedicated viewers may remember Claudia’s days on It Takes Two back in the 2000s.
It Takes Two will be available to watch on Monday September 29 at 6:30pm on BBC2.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 – Full line-up
Here’s a full list of the contestants stepping onto the stage tomorrow in hopes of taking home the Glitterball Trophy.
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey aka Nitro – Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and star of Gladiators
Dani Dyer – TV personality, broadcaster, author and mother of three
Alex Kingston – Award-winning actor and star of stage and screen
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink – Former professional footballer and football manager
Balvinder Sopal – Actress
George Clarke – British YouTuber, podcaster, and social media star
La Voix – Performer, presenter, and singer who competed in RuPaul’s Drag Race UK 2024
Chris Robshaw – Former England rugby union player and captain
Ellie Goldstein – model, actress and influencer, who in 2023 made history as the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue
Thomas Skinner – TV personality, social media star and businessman
Vicky Pattison – TV presenter, author, podcast and radio host
Stefan Dennis – Actor, known to millions as Paul Robinson from Neighbours
Ross King – Presenter and writer, seen daily on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine as their Los Angeles Correspondent
Karen Carney – Former footballer who played for Chelsea, Arsenal, Birmingham City and England
Lewis Cope – Actor and Emmerdale star
Kristian Nairn – Internationally renowned actor, DJ and creative force. He has since announced he had to withdraw from the line-up due to medical reasons
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