This year has been especially challenging for Strictly Come Dancing , and BBC executives are reportedly considering major changes. To bring fresh energy to the show, they’re planning to introduce new professional dancers and potentially let go of some long-time cast members. Following the recent controversy involving Giovanni Pernice, plans for a shake-up have accelerated, with notable names like Katya Jones and Nadiya Bychkova rumoured to be at risk.
Other than Jones, who is currently paired with Wynne Evans, all of the other long-time pros on the chopping block were voted out of the competition by this year’s midpoint — which is said to be a factor in the lineup decisions. The Sun has reported that Neil Jones, Karen Hauer, and Gorka Marquez may be at risk due to lackluster performances this season. Additionally, it’s rumored that fan favorite Johannes Radebe , currently paired with Montell Douglas, plans to leave the show after this season.
An insider said that these changes aim to give the show a fresh start: “The feeling is that the Strictly troupe is made up of some fading stars, while others are rising stars. “And in many cases, there are certain characters whose shoes can easily be filled with younger, up-and-coming counterparts. “It’s harsh but it’s just part of the traditional turnover of showbusiness.
It couldn’t have come at a worse time for [the dancers], because Strictly bosses feel they need to make some major changes, even if that means big .