Staff Changes at the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing

BBC《舞動風暴》工作人員變動

Jun 5, 2026, 13:39
UKEntertainment

Introduction

Janette Manrara has announced that she is leaving the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing and its spin-off series, It Takes Two.

Janette Manrara 宣布她將離開 BBC 節目《舞動風暴》及其衍生系列《It Takes Two》。

Main Body

Ms. Manrara's departure comes after a period of major changes within the organization. She has been part of the show since 2013, starting as a professional dancer before becoming a presenter for It Takes Two in 2021. She emphasized that the production has changed significantly. While she mentioned that she might still be involved in some way, the exact details of this arrangement have not been shared.

Manrara 小姐的離開是在機構經歷一段重大變動之後發生的。她自 2013 年起便加入該節目，最初擔任專業舞者，隨後於 2021 年成為《It Takes Two》的主持人。她強調製作過程已經有了重大改變。雖然她提到自己可能仍會以某種方式參與，但具體安排尚未公布。

This change is part of a larger plan to reorganize the program's hosts and cast. The BBC has replaced the main hosts, with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe taking over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Furthermore, several professional dancers, including Nadiya Bychkova and Karen Hauer, have left the show, while Gorka Marquez has moved to a judging role in the Spanish version. Regarding the companion show, reports suggest that the decision to remove Ms. Manrara and Fleur East was caused by the company's desire for a new look and a fresh start, although Ms. East's current status is not yet confirmed.

此次變動是重組節目主持人與卡司之更大計劃的一部分。BBC 已更換主主持人，由 Emma Willis、Josh Widdicombe 與 Johannes Radebe 接替 Tess Daly 與 Claudia Winkleman。此外，包括 Nadiya Bychkova 與 Karen Hauer 在內的幾位專業舞者已離開該節目，而 Gorka Marquez 則轉任西班牙版本的評判。關於配套節目，報告指出公司希望追求新形象與新開始，因此決定撤換 Manrara 小姐與 Fleur East，不過 East 小姐目前的狀態尚未確認。

Conclusion

The program is currently making wide-scale changes to its talent and hosting staff in preparation for the 2026 series.

該節目目前正對人才與主持人員進行大規模調整，以準備 2026 年的系列節目。

Vocabulary Learning

🚀 The 'Professional Shift': Moving from A2 to B2

At the A2 level, you likely say "She left the show" or "The show is changing." This is correct, but to reach B2, you need to use Nominalization—turning actions into 'concepts' to sound more formal and precise.

⚡ The Power Move: Action →\rightarrow Noun

Look at how the article transforms simple ideas into sophisticated B2 structures:

  • A2 Style: Janette Manrara is leaving. →\rightarrow B2 Style: "Ms. Manrara's departure..."
  • A2 Style: They are reorganizing the program. →\rightarrow B2 Style: "...part of a larger plan to reorganize..." (Here, the action becomes a 'plan').
  • A2 Style: The company wants a new look. →\rightarrow B2 Style: "...caused by the company's desire for a new look..."

🛠 How to apply this to your speaking

Instead of using a long string of verbs, try to find the Noun version of the action. This allows you to add adjectives to describe the situation more accurately.

A2 (Simple Verb)B2 (Sophisticated Noun)Example from Text
To leaveDeparture"Ms. Manrara's departure..."
To desire/wantDesire"...the company's desire..."
To arrangeArrangement"...details of this arrangement..."

🎯 Pro Tip: The "Connector" Bridge

Notice the word "Furthermore". A2 students use "And" or "Also." B2 students use "Furthermore" to signal that they are adding a new, important piece of evidence to their argument. Use this in your next essay to immediately signal a higher level of fluency.

Vocabulary Learning

departure (n.)
The act of leaving a place, a job, or a position.
Example:The company announced the departure of its CEO after ten years of service.
emphasized (v.)
To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.
Example:The teacher emphasized the importance of practicing grammar every day.
significantly (adv.)
In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.
Example:The quality of the product has improved significantly since the last update.
arrangement (n.)
A plan or agreement for how something will be done.
Example:We have a flexible working arrangement that allows me to work from home on Fridays.
reorganize (v.)
To change the way something is structured or organized to make it more efficient.
Example:The manager decided to reorganize the office to improve communication between teams.
wide-scale (adj.)
Affecting or involving a large area, a large number of people, or a great extent.
Example:The government implemented wide-scale reforms to the healthcare system.
Practice B2 words in a crossword→