JANETTE MANRARA: Losing Out on the Strictly Job Has Changed How I See Rejection
Great Company with Jamie Laing
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Janette Manrara has been a fan favourite on Strictly Come Dancing for 14 years, first as one of its professional dancers and then as the co-host of its spin-off show, It Takes Two.
I first met Janette during my time on Strictly and from the moment we met, her love of dance was completely infectious.
Earlier this year, Janette announced she would no longer be part of It Takes Two. In our conversation, she opens up about what it was like to say goodbye to the show that's shaped much of her career, and why she's more excited than ever about what comes next.
Janette shares:
What it felt like to miss out on the Strictly hosting job
What working on Strictly Come Dancing was like
Discovering who she was outside of dancing before becoming a mum
Why her biggest goal in life is to go to Cuba
Janette brings pure joy to every room she walks into. She's a reminder that when one dream comes to an end, it doesn’t mean the story is over.
Janette Manrara is Great Company.
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00:00 Coming up
01:48 Jamie’s intro
02:33 Managing sleepless nights as a new parent
06:01 ‘I knew I wanted to entertain’
12:05 Dealing with rejection for the first time
17:05 Janette on not getting the Strictly hosting job
26:00 Becoming a mum at 39
31:02 Janette’s parents’ refugee journey from Cuba
40:06 ‘Biggest goal in life’ is to visit Cuba
44:50 The celebrity experience on Strictly
48:14 Janette’s experience with online abuse
50:45 Discussing Strictly controversies
53:15 Working with and being married to Strictly's Aljaž
59:42 ‘I’m so excited for this reinvention phase of my life’
1:02:44 Final 8 Questions
THE CREDITS
Producer: Faye Lawrence
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Josh Bennett
Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan
Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti
Senior Producer: Helen Burke
Shot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM
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JANETTE MANRARA: Losing Out on the Strictly Job Has Changed How I See Rejection
Great Company with Jamie Laing
137,108 views
Janette Manrara has been a fan favourite on Strictly Come Dancing for 14 years, first as one of its professional dancers and then as the co-host of its spin-off show, It Takes Two.
I first met Janette during my time on Strictly and from the moment we met, her love of dance was completely infectious.
Earlier this year, Janette announced she would no longer be part of It Takes Two. In our conversation, she opens up about what it was like to say goodbye to the show that's shaped much of her career, and why she's more excited than ever about what comes next.
Janette shares:
What it felt like to miss out on the Strictly hosting job
What working on Strictly Come Dancing was like
Discovering who she was outside of dancing before becoming a mum
Why her biggest goal in life is to go to Cuba
Janette brings pure joy to every room she walks into. She's a reminder that when one dream comes to an end, it doesn’t mean the story is over.
Janette Manrara is Great Company.
If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:
Instagram - Instagram: greatcompanypodcast
TikTok - TikTok: greatcompanypodcast
Jamie - Instagram: jamielaing
And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk
Janette stars in Affluenza, now playing at Riverside Studios. Find out more: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-...
Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.co.uk/host
Some things are simply too good to save for another day. Discover the Maserati range at www.maserati.com and find your nearest Maserati showroom today
00:00 Coming up
01:48 Jamie’s intro
02:33 Managing sleepless nights as a new parent
06:01 ‘I knew I wanted to entertain’
12:05 Dealing with rejection for the first time
17:05 Janette on not getting the Strictly hosting job
26:00 Becoming a mum at 39
31:02 Janette’s parents’ refugee journey from Cuba
40:06 ‘Biggest goal in life’ is to visit Cuba
44:50 The celebrity experience on Strictly
48:14 Janette’s experience with online abuse
50:45 Discussing Strictly controversies
53:15 Working with and being married to Strictly's Aljaž
59:42 ‘I’m so excited for this reinvention phase of my life’
1:02:44 Final 8 Questions
THE CREDITS
Producer: Faye Lawrence
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Josh Bennett
Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan
Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti
Senior Producer: Helen Burke
Shot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM