Sara Baalla

Ellie Taylor has been announced as the new presenter of BBC Two’s Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two, replacing departing hosts Janette Manrara and Fleur East. Taylor, who competed on Strictly in 2022, will host weekday episodes from September alongside new features including celebrity and professional group discussions, a Strictly alumni panel and behind-the-scenes coverage from Elstree Studios. The announcement follows confirmation of the 2026 Strictly celebrity cast, with the main series returning to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in September.

The European Athletics Championships have begun in Birmingham, with BBC coverage drawing complaints after viewers missed the decisive stages of the women's shot put final during a switch from BBC Two to BBC One. Audiences also criticized initial sound problems and what they considered excessive studio discussion, although other viewers welcomed athletics returning to the BBC and praised commentator Steve Cram. The championships feature athletes from 49 nations, with Amy Hunt winning the first women's 100 metres title and Great Britain taking silver in the mixed 4x400 metres relay.