The BBC has unveiled a new spin-off show for Strictly Come Dancing called Strictly: Lights Up, which will air alongside the main series and It Takes Two once live shows resume. The show will be hosted by comedian Abi Clarke and former Strictly contestant Tyler West, who competed in the 2022 series. Strictly: Lights Up will provide immediate reactions from the night’s eliminated couple, their dance-off opponents, and commentary from the judges, hosts, other Strictly stars, and studio guests. The show will be available on BBC iPlayer following each Sunday’s results show. In addition to the new spin-off, the BBC has announced a "Strictly hub" on iPlayer, offering exclusive content such as training room episodes where Clarke visits the contestants to observe their rehearsals. A brand new weekly highlights show will also be available online, summarizing the week’s action for fans who prefer to watch in shorter, digestible formats. Ellie Taylor, who was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, has been confirmed as the new host of the weekday spin-off It Takes Two. She is replacing Fleur East and Janette Manrara, and there are rumors that the show is being reimagined as a vodcast, with episodes filmed for both television and podcast audiences. Taylor confirmed the change when her role was announced last month, stating that It Takes Two will remain the show that fans know and love but will be "refreshed for 2026." The revamped series plans to include more candid conversations with celebrities and professionals, away from their dance partners, and aims to foster a sense of community similar to a WhatsApp group where fans discuss the show. This year marks a new era for Strictly Come Dancing, following the departure of longtime hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The show’s new presenters—Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe—made their debut in a prerecorded launch show on Saturday night, which revealed the pairings for this season. While Daly and Winkleman had clearly defined roles, the new hosts are expected to take a more dynamic and unpredictable approach, swapping roles throughout each episode. The launch episode gave viewers a glimpse of the show’s new direction, though some fans and critics have questioned whether three presenters are necessary for the format.