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What time is Strictly: It Takes Two on tonight and who are the celebrity guests?

Strictly: It Takes Two

STRICTLY: It Takes Two continues TONIGHT, with all the backstage gossip from the popular BBC dance competition.

Here is everything you need to know about the hilarious spin-off show and what is in store this evening...

Strictly: It Takes Two
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Rylan Clark-Neal and Zoe Ball host Strictly: It Takes TwoCredit: BBC

What time is Strictly: It Takes Two on tonight?

Strictly: It Takes Two airs tonight (December 5) on BBC Two at 6.30pm to fill the glitterball hole in our hearts during the week.

Of course, all episodes from this series will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and catch up channels once they have aired on TV.

Who is hosting tonight and which guests are on?

Zoe Ball dishes up more backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly. Another couple participating in the Strictly Come Dancing semi-finals pays a visit to the studio for a chat.

Plus costume designer Vicky Gill reveals what the couples will be wearing this weekend.

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Zoe Ball has hosted Strictly: It Take Two since 2011

What is Strictly: It Takes Two about?

The spin-off show sees hosts Rylan Clark-Neal and Zoe Ball discuss all things Strictly Come Dancing with the contestants and professionals, as well as expert dancers and those who work behind the scenes.

As always it is packed with backstage gossip and extra action from the hit programme.

Naturally, the celebrities and dancers take part in the series.

 Rylan and Zoe share presenting duties on Strictly It Takes Two
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Rylan and Zoe share presenting duties on Strictly It Takes TwoCredit: WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digital Picture

Has Rylan Clark-Neal replaced Zoe Ball on It Takes Two?

In short no, he has not replaced Zoe, however, he is splitting the presenting duties with the telly favourite.

The BBC announced Rylan as a new signing in April 2019 - making it the first time that the show has ever been co-hosted.

Rylan Clark-Neal
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Rylan Clark-Neal is a British TV presenterCredit: Getty - Contributor

What other shows has Strictly: It Takes Two's Zoe Ball presented?

Zoe has fronted a number of shows before landing her role on Strictly: It Takes Two and is a well-known TV presenter in the UK.

She shot to fame when she co-hosted the classic Saturday morning kids TV show, Live & Kicking, with Jamie Theakston from 1996 until 1999.

Since then she has become a household name and appeared on series three of Strictly Come Dancing in 2005, finishing in third place.

She later took over It Takes Two from Claudia Winkleman, who now hosts the main show with Tess Daly, in 2011.

As well as her role on the BBC series, she also presents her own breakfast show on BBC Radio 2 after replacing Chris Evans.

Rylan Clark-Neal
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Rylan has hosted a number of show includingCredit: Louis Wood - The Sun

What other shows has Strictly: It Takes Two's Rylan Clark-Neal hosted?

Rylan was propelled to fame following his stint on The X Factor in 2012.

Since appearing on the ITV talent show he has gone on to host Big Brother's Bit On The Side, This Morning and the Eurovision contest.

He is married to former Big Brother star Dan Clark-Neal, who he tied the knot with in 2015.

Guests at their lavish wedding included Rylan's famous friends Katie Price and Steps singer Claire Richards, as well as Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford.

When is Strictly Come Dancing 2019 next on?

Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday (December 7, 2019) at 7pm.

The results show then airs the following day (December 8, 2019) at 7.20pm.

All episodes are available to watch on after airing.

Rylan Clark-Neal reveals huge Strictly It Takes Two shake up as he splits presenting duties with Zoe Ball
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