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Strictly Axes Pros in Major Shake-Up
31 Mar
Summary
- Five professional dancers have been removed from the show.
- Michelle Tsiakkas expressed a wish for more time on the show.
- Dancers with smaller online followings were reportedly cut.
Strictly Come Dancing has seen a significant shake-up, with five professional dancers reportedly removed from the lineup. This mass culling, described as a 'bloodbath,' is part of a drastic revamp by BBC bosses aiming to distance the show from recent controversies.
Michele Tsiakkas, who has been a professional on the show for four years, has broken her silence following her departure. She expressed a deep sadness and a wish to have had more time to showcase her abilities. Tsiakkas noted that while professional places are never guaranteed, the news was emotional.
Sources suggest that a key factor in the decision-making process for the cuts may have been the professional dancers' online presence, particularly their following on TikTok. This strategy is reportedly aimed at attracting a younger demographic to the long-running program.
Other notable professionals who have been cut include Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez. The article also mentions that some professionals, like Neil Jones, may not have celebrity partners this year, although they might still participate in group performances.
