STRICTLY stars have been left “petrified for their future” after FOUR pro dancers were axed from the 2026 line-up.
The Sun revealed on Saturday that long-running cast members , 35, and , 36, have also been , 30
Strictly pros are ‘petrified about the future’ after FOUR pro dancers were axedCredit: BBC
Gorka Marquez has been axed from the 2026 line-upCredit: BBC
Luba Mushtuk will also not be returning to the series this yearCredit: PA
And just yesterday we told how had been after almost a decade on the show.
It was revealed that the rest of the pros have been left feeling uneasy following the shock news.
A source said: “There’s a super weird feeling among the rest of the pros now, they’re all wondering if they’re safe and everyone’s nervous.”
They also shared: “Nadiya is distraught. The news came as such a huge shock as Nadiya’s life was Strictly and to find out she’s not been invited back as full time pro has really broken her heart.
“No one was expecting producers to chop so many professionals.
“Especially someone like Nadiya, who’s shown so much dedication to the show over the years.”
The said: “Plans for 2026 will be confirmed in due course.”
has been hit by a string of scandals over the last few years, throwing the once picture perfect family show into chaos.
made allegations regarding ‘s “inappropriate behaviour” with her while they were partnered together in 2023.
An investigation was launched by the BBC, with Giovanni not being included in the 2024 line-up.
He vehemently denied her allegations of “abusive” and “cruel” behaviour, with the BBC investigation clearing him of the most serious accusations.
Additionally, was given his marching orders following allegations of physical and verbal behaviour towards .
It was claimed that he’d hit, spat at and kicked the star during rehearsals.
Michelle Tsiakkas has not been asked to return to the BBC dance competitionCredit: BBC
He admitted to kicking her by mistake but branded the other claims “vile and false”.
In 2024, the BBC to ensure the safety of the celebrities and professional dancers.
A chaperone is now present during each and every rehearsal, logging both positive and negative moments during the training sessions.
There have also been including claims of drug taking and abusive behaviour towards contestants by pro dancers.
On top of these scandals, the show has lost its presenters after and decided to quit.
The long-running hosts in October before their final appearances for last year’s series in December.
Nadiya Bychkova had been axed from the pro line-up after almost a decade on the showCredit: BBC
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