Ellie Taylor's Strictly Come Dancing return is a 'dream'
Ellie Taylor is delighted to have returned to Strictly Come Dancing.
Ellie Taylor is fulfilling a "dream" by returning to the Strictly Come Dancing "universe".
The 42-year-old comedian competed on Strictly in 2022, and she's now thrilled to be returning to host Strictly - It Takes Two.
She shared: "I am so thrilled to be back in the Strictly universe in a way that means I don’t have to remember any choreography! All the glamour and gossip but with none of the blisters! It’s a dream come true."
Ellie intends to draw on her own experiences as the new host of It Takes Two.
She said: "I really hope having some experience of doing the show myself and understanding the challenges involved will lead to a really supportive and fun space for the celebs.
"Doing Strictly is such a full on experience and I hope I can offer some hand holding (as long as they’re not too freshly fake tanned!) and help them see the joy and gorgeous silliness of the whole thing."
Ellie also explained how the show will evolve this year.
The TV star shared: "There’ll be a great mix of old and new features.
"We’ll have groups of celebs on without their Pro partners, and vice versa, which will hopefully show the audience a whole new side to their Strictly experience - plus the amazing camaraderie between them all.
"We’ll have a Monday Panel made up of previous contestants and Pros who can talk with real experience of what our 2026 cast are experiencing. Oh, and me! I’m new too!"
Ellie was partnered with Johannes Radebe on Strictly in 2022, and she's delighted that he's now part of the new-look presenting line-up.
Asked if she'd like to dance with Johannes again, the comedian said: "What a treat! We are both thrilled for one another! It’s funny to think back to four years ago, both of us dressed as shepherds about to dance a Viennese Waltz to Lulu's Boom Bang a Bang, having no idea that one day we’d both be back at Strictly in such different roles! It's a dream come true.
"And of course I’d love to dance with him again! (Just not a rumba thanks - makes me shudder just thinking about it…)"
