Scandal-hit Strictly Come Dancing reportedly ditching same-sex couples to return to ‘traditional roots’.
The upcoming series of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing will reportedly not feature any same-sex pairings, as the scandal-hit show hopes to return to its “traditional roots”.
Over the weekend (31 August), the Mail on Sunday reported that the upcoming 22nd season of the show, which will be marking its 20th anniversary this year, will feature no same-sex dance pairings for the first time in five years.
The publication suggests that Strictly producers took the decision early last month as a means of returning the show to its “traditional roots” following a number of headline-making scandals in recent months.
A source reportedly told the publication that Strictly executives are aware that “not everyone is going to like” same-sex pairings, and so despite the BBC wanting to look “inclusive and progressive”, this year’s line-up will only feature opposite sex dancing duos.
That’s despite this year featuring only six celebrity women in its 15-person line-up.
When contacted by PinkNews, the BBC declined to comment.