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Strictly Dancers Dodge Sacking Questions on BBC
13 Mar
Summary
- Five professional dancers were axed from Strictly Come Dancing for 2026.
- Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss their tour.
- The dancers stated no official announcements have been made by the BBC.
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu deftly navigated questions about significant dancer dismissals during their appearance on BBC Breakfast on Thursday, March 13, 2026. The program had recently reported that five professional dancers were let go by BBC bosses in preparation for the 2026 season.
During their interview to promote their live tour, 'Amy and Carlos: Reborn,' hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty inquired about the ongoing speculation regarding the show's cast. Dowden and Gu confirmed that while they are aware of the rumors, no official statements have been issued by the BBC.
They expressed their hope to be part of the upcoming series with their "gorgeous Strictly family" but stressed the need to await official announcements. The dancers emphasized that despite the speculation, nothing concrete has been confirmed by the broadcaster.
When the conversation shifted to the speculative nature of their employment, they described Strictly as more than just work. Gu stated it's the "best platform" for dancers to showcase talent, emphasizing that it's integral to their lives and artistic expression.
