Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left stunned after the BBC announced the axe of a beloved feature from the programme. The iconic dance competition made its grand return last weekend, with viewers glued to their screens as a fresh batch of celebrities took to the dance floor for the launch show,. Yet, in a surprising twist, it was disclosed that the show's official blog would no longer be updated, shifting the focus to bolstering the programme's presence on social media platforms.
Devoted followers previously flocked to the Strictly blog for insider updates, including weekly song reveals and immediate post-elimination news. This resource, however, will now join the archives of television history, as confirmed by a statement released on Tuesday: "We understand that a community has built up over the years and some of you will find this disappointing." The statement continued, outlining the strategic shift and stating people can still get updates on their social media channels.
It added: "However, in line with changing audience behaviours a decision has been made to direct users to our social channels where there are active communities discussing the show on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok . "The Strictly blog and its comment section will soon be closing in line with other blogs across the BBC , with content no longer being published or updated." The statement went on to express gratitude to fans for their contributions over the years, and expressed hope that they would cont.