Strictly Come Dancing enthusiasts are up in arms, having spotted a crucial element missing during the live broadcasts, labelling it "a shame", "sad" and suggesting it's part of "a war." The viewers aired their grievances on social media earlier this week concerning the absence of the brass section from the regular Strictly band led by Dave Arch . One disgruntled fan posted: "What has happened to the wonderful band? Only a few playing now, no brass at all, such a shame!" The band sets the tone for the contestants and their professional dance partners throughout their performances.
The BBC has now revealed to OK! that due to financial constraints, the brass section will be less frequently heard in the shows. A spokesperson for the BBC explained: "We are proud to be one of the last remaining shows to still use a live band and singers and remain committed to doing so. We have increased the use of the Strictly Come Dancing House Band's brass section in the current series for three live shows covering themed weeks such as movies and musicals and one other show to be confirmed - in addition to the annual visit to Blackpool - where classic song choices require more frequent use of these instruments.
For editorial reasons, and to ensure the best value for money for audiences, we are unable to support a brass section for the entire series as we did pre-Covid." Devoted fans of Strictly are far from dazzled by the show's recent changes, with one viewer expressing their disappointment: "T.
