When does Strictly: It Takes Two start on BBC Two and when is Rylan Clark-Neal hosting with Zoe Ball?

STRICTLY Coming Dancing returns this autumn and with it comes its spin-off show Strictly: It Takes Two.

Rylan Clark-Neal is joining the sister show for the 2019 series, which is hosted by Zoe Ball. Here is what you need to know about the programme shake-up.

Has Rylan Clark-Neal joined It Take Two?

Yes! The BBC confirmed he would be sharing the presenting duties with current host Zoe in April, 2019.

Of his new role, Rylan said: “I can’t begin to explain how excited I am to be joining the Strictly family. I’ve always been a massive fan of It Takes Two and to be working with the amazing Zoe Ball is a dream.

“I’m extremely honoured to be joining such a television institution and can’t wait to bring a lot of mischief to the Strictly bubble. I’m looking forward to getting started and seeing you all soon.”

Meanwhile, Zoe enthused: ““I adore Rylan, he’s an absolute wonder, I love his daftness and naughtiness and he’s a brilliant live telly host. He’ll fit right into our It Takes Two family.”

What time does Strictly It Takes Two start?

Strictly: It Takes Two airs every weekday on BBC Two while Strictly Come Dancing is on.

In the past, the half-hour long programme has been broadcast at 6.30pm Monday to Thursday.

On Friday it features an hour long programme beginning at 6pm.

The first episode of Strictly Come Dancing 2018 aired on Saturday, September 22.

Find out here how to be part of the audience.

What is Strictly It Takes Two about?

Strictly: It Takes Two is the companion show to Strictly Come Dancing.

It is packed with backstage gossip and extra action from the hit show.

The show also features the celebrities and dancers taking part in the series.

Who is Strictly: It Takes Two host Zoe Ball?

Zoe Ball hosts the show and is a well-known TV presenter.

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.

She appeared on series three of Strictly Come Dancing in 2005, finishing in third place, and took over It Takes Two from Claudia Winkleman in 2011.

Who is Strictly: It Takes Two hostRylan Clark-Neal?

Rylan Clarke-Neal is a television presenter, who 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.