Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes five pro dancers’ including longest-standing favourite in new series shake-up
Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly facing a major shake-up ahead of its next series, with several professional dancers said to be leaving the programme before it returns later this year. The reported changes follow a period of transition for the BBC ballroom show after hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down at the end of the previous season. Producers are now believed to be considering a refreshed line-up as the series prepares to return to screens this autumn. According to reports, a number of long-standing members of the professional troupe may not be invited back as part of the overhaul. A source told The Sun: “There are major changes taking place with dancers having meetings about their contracts over the next few weeks. Bosses want a fresh start and to bring in new faces after all the drama in recent years and create a new era.” Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly facing a major shake-up ahead of its next series (BBC) The reported overhaul has also created uncertainty among the remaining professionals, with insiders …
