HE was one of the biggest stars of last year’s Strictly, but after this year’s pro bloodbath some fans feared he might not return.
as bosses of the One dance contest .
Fan favourite Julian Caillon is set to return for Strictly’s new series as the BBC prepares to confirm the full pro line-upCredit: BBC
Julian with EastEnders star Balvinder SopalCredit: PA
Thankfully Australian hunk , 30, will be coming back for the 24th series which is set to start in September.
The list of pros returning has yet to be confirmed by the Beeb, though it is expected to be released within days.
Last month it was revealed that , 35, , 36, , 34, , 43, s, 30, and , 36 had all been axed following the shake-up.
The list of departees definitely won’t include Julian, who made his Strictly debut last year with actress , as he proved a huge hit with execs and the audience.
A source said: “Julian was not only liked by the bosses but he also went down well with the viewers.
“But most importantly he leads a very clean-living and trouble free life.
“His fiancée is a fitness expert and together they really are that perfect good-looking, clean-living couple, which after everything that’s happened over the last few years is exactly what the bosses want.
“He’s set to sign in the coming weeks.”
Viewers are still waiting to find out who will replace and .
Julian helped take Balvinder to last year’s semi-final and wasn’t afraid to show his more emotional side in front of the cameras.
The source added: “Julian is someone who wears his heart on his sleeve and isn’t afraid to show emotion. He’s a genuine nice guy and is very much part of Strictly’s future.”
Julian also has 52,000 followers on – and social media presence played a huge part in the process of deciding which pros should return.
A Strictly spokeswoman said: “Plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be confirmed in due course.”
Alan’s masters at work
Ten hopefuls will join Alan Carr and Michelle Ogundehin as Interior Design Masters returns with a beach hut challengeCredit: BBC
The stylish homemakers vying to be ’s next champion have been revealed.
Now in its seventh series, the ten competitors kick off with a challenge to transform beach huts in a bid to impress judge Michelle Ogundehin.
And they sound like an eclectic lot.
Ben from the says he has portraits of monarchs hanging by his bed.
He admitted: “I don’t think people expect a 27-year-old who’s covered in to love the and be into upcycling antiques. I guess I’m an old soul.”
Emmely combines her passion for design with coaching children for ’s programme.
Frankie from the New Forest admits a childhood watching home improvement show has influenced her, while Kate from says she delivers “bougie on a budget” and will share her top tips.
The series begins on April 21 at 8pm on .
Rege: I’m such a Lucalike
Rege Jean Page has revealed he’s constantly mistaken for Emily in Paris star Lucien LaviscountCredit: Getty
Rege’s Luc-a-like Bridgerton’s Lucien LaviscountCredit: Splash
pin-up has revealed he is constantly mixed up with star .
Asked on Heart radio what question he is always asked that he never wants to hear again, to the interviewer’s surprise he replied: “When is the next season of Emily in Paris out?”
Explaining further, Rege said: “You need to ask Lucien . . . because I’m not in Emily In Paris. Lucien might know.
“So any time that you feel like asking me when Emily In Paris is coming out, just double-check yourself real quick.”
I can think of worse people to be mistaken for.
Talent judges rapped
BGT judge KSI is not amusedCredit: Darren Fletcher
Britain’s Got Talent will be rocked tomorrow night as a rapper’s lyrics take brutal swipes at the judges – leaving fuming and in stitches.
The wannabe, going by the name Ren DMC, opens his crazed set by snarling at former Mis-Teeq singer Alesha Dixon: “I used to watch you on the TV. Pretty nice girls, but still the version of .”
Turning to Amanda Holden, he raps that he found her so “inspiring” on the radio, that he “turned it off and drove in silence”.
He then targets YouTuber turned boxer and says: “I heard you do now . . . I know why you hit your opponents, because you can’t make a hit in your music.”
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