Strictly Come Dancing to return – but with shorter series

reports MirrorOnline. Although it was received well, it was the subject of 189 complaints from viewers, with some even labelling it 'offensive'.The show insider said: “This is another intriguing twist in the journey.

'Strictly Come Dancing' bosses are said to be considering two same-sex pairings for the forthcoming series. There has been much talk about whether the BBC One Latin and ballroom show will follow ITV's 'Dancing on Ice', which featured a same-sex pairing this year when Ian 'H' Watkins teamed up with pro skater Matt Evers, and it is now thought 'Strictly' might feature a male celebrity and pro dancer, and a female celebrity and pro dancer.

Graziano di Prima and Giada Lini were supposed to be getting married on Friday 3 July 2020, but due to Covid-19 the couple have been forced to delay their special day. Like many couples they have made the heartbreaking decision to cancel their 2020 wedding.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have reportedly made plans to have three judges rather than replace Bruno Tonioli with Cheryl. Fight For This Love singer Cheryl, 36, was tipped to replace Strictly judge Bruno, 64, as it was revealed the star may not be able to judge the full series due to travel restrictions.

For Strictly Come Dancing fans the show must go on, however this year there will be fewer contestants and a later start date in order to make it safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.

After months of uncertainty, Strictly Come Dancing bosses have confirmed that the show will go on - though a number of special measures and changes are expected to be in place for the new series. The flagship show, now in its 16th year, is an autumn staple and preparations usually begin in spring with the professional dancers assembling to start rehearsals.

normally begins in September and ends in mid-December, but the launch is going to be slightly delayed because of the .says its team of professional dancers - including Oti Mabuse and Gorka Marquez - is ready to start rehearsing remotely at the end of July.The dancers are likely to be isolated, with group numbers to be filmed in August in advance of the kick-off of the live shows.The BBC said in a statement: "The Strictly Come Dancing team are doing everything they can to bring the nation plenty

The Sun, a source said: ‘BBC bosses were adamant they would do anything to keep their biggest show on air, and this proves that.’‘But they’ve decided that pushing it back gives them more time to get stuff pre-recorded safely, and more time to iron out any other issues.’Along with this, a BBC spokesperson said: ‘To ensure we deliver the high standards audiences know and love, and in light of ongoing considerations around Covid-19, this year’s series of Strictly will have a slightly shorter run

dance competition was cast with doubt with many programmes unable to continue due to the coronavirus pandemic.But the broadcaster has confirmed that the glitz and glam we usually see on our screens will be back.

Cheryl has been tipped to replace Bruno Tonioli as a judge on this year's Strictly Come Dancing. Doubts have been cast over whether Bruno, 64, will be able to take his seat behind the judging panel of the hit BBC One show for the first few weeks of the upcoming season.