The previous present skilled actually did not maintain again in regards to the main adjustments the present must make this autumn.
Strictly Come Dancing is ready to face a collection of main adjustments on the BBC present (Picture: BBC/Man Levy)
A former Strictly Come Dancing skilled has revealed a number of the main adjustments she’d make to the long-running present forward of an enormous present shake-up. Final October, longstanding hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly introduced their departure from the present after 21 years on the helm. The presenting duo bid farewell to the glamorous BBC ballroom in the course of the Christmas Day particular, the place they carried out one remaining routine for followers tuning in at residence.
Whereas BBC bosses go on the hunt for the subsequent hosts of the beloved actuality present, former professional dancer Ola Jordan has revealed what large adjustments she would make to the programme this autumn. Talking in a latest interview with Mecca Bingo, the mum-of-one, who spent 10 years on the present, admitted the programme is in determined want of “recent blood”.
Warning some professionals that they regarded “a bit bored” final yr, she urged a significant overhaul of the skilled solid and hinted some fan favourites should not return for the brand new collection. She started: “Bringing somebody like Alexis [Warr] into the present final yr was wonderful.
“A few of the lifts she did, I could not do, and you have to be trustworthy with your self. It simply exhibits that bringing recent blood into the present freshens issues up. There are such a lot of wonderful dancers on the market, and they need to be bringing extra in.
“Some professionals regarded a bit bored final yr. They’re not likely bringing a lot to the desk anymore. In the beginning, there’s pleasure and drive; you’re employed actually laborious. However after 10 years, you assume, ‘I’ve finished all of it. I’ve received. I’ve had tough companions. What else can I carry?’
“A few of them really feel like that however are scared to go away as a result of life after the present may be very totally different. However as an viewers, you’ll be able to see when individuals are over it.” The TV persona added that these adjustments might come to the judging panel too, in addition to wanting on the format of the present, which is in want of an replace.
Claims that Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, Gorka Marquez, Michelle Tsiakkas and Karen Haur have been axed by BBC bosses emerged final week, however now another person has reportedly renewed their contract. MailOnline claims Katya Jones has been handed a lifeline whereas her co-stars face the chopping block, with bosses reportedly granting her a contract extension.
A supply advised the publication: “She isn’t leaving, Katya is remaining on Strictly, the bosses assume she’s a legend. They know the way a lot viewers love her, and they’re additionally in awe of her choreography abilities.”
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