Kate Garraway, Kaplinsky for 'It Takes Two'?

Kate Garraway, Sian Williams and Natasha Kaplinsky are among the first names linked to the It Takes Two job.

According to The Mirror, the trio are the current "contenders" to replace Claudia Winkleman on the Strictly Come Dancing spinoff show.

Garraway and Kaplinsky have both competed in the BBC One reality show in the past.

Winkleman confirmed her departure earlier today, revealing that her pregnancy with her third child was behind her exit. She commented: "Everyone who watches Strictly knows how much I love the show and enjoy presenting It Takes Two. This year I'm dipping out, but can't wait to watch it from the sofa."

Fans have already expressed their sadness at Winkleman's exit on Twitter, claiming that the sister show will not be the same without the 39-year-old.

Curlytomtom said: "The programme will not be worth watching without her. What crappy news."

Mojomarm commented: "I think I'd rather they cancel it than get someone else. Claudia is ITT."

The DS forums have suggested former Strictly winner Chris Hollins and ex-Blue Peter host Gethin Jones as presenters they would like to see take over the job.

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