Loyal Strictly Come Dancing fans are set to face a huge change from this weekend as the BBC confirmed some 'disappointing' news. The hit dance show already kicked off with its pre-recorded launch show last Saturday. The class of 2024 was officially welcomed into the iconic ballroom by hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman during the colourful and energetic pre-recorded launch show which revealed this year's pairing for the first time.
It's this Saturday (September 21), that the competition really begins as the 15 new couples will perform their first dances of the series with comments and scores from the judges - Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood. READ MORE: Marvin Humes supports wife Rochelle's 'massive' move that left her feeling 'worth it' But the BBC's latest "cost-cutting" move has sparked a change. They announced that they would be discontinuing the show's official blog to concentrate on other social media sites instead, the Express reports.
The Strictly Come Dancing blog has run alongside the main show for several years where viewers can get all the latest updates including each week's song reveals, announcements and statements, as well as updates following each elimination. Taking to the site on Tuesday night (September 18), they explained their decision by writing: "We understand that a community has built up over the years and some of you will find this disappointing, however, in line with changing audience behaviours a decisio.