Strictly Come Dancing is ready for a “switch-up week” within the new sequence.
The particular episode will occur for one week solely within the upcoming sequence of the BBC’s Latin and Ballroom competitors and can see superstar contestants swap their traditional dance companion for one more skilled.
The shake-up has beforehand been carried out on the Irish model of the present, Dancing with the Stars, and noticed Strictly professional Kai Widdrington paired with TV presenter Brian Dowling for every week after viewers voted to place the duo collectively again in 2020.
The viewers was in a position to vote by logging onto the web site and choosing a star to be partnered with knowledgeable dancer of their selecting.
An insider advised The Solar on Sunday newspaper: “A switch-up week is an effective way to boost Strictly Come Dancing.
“Followers will be capable of vote for which superstar they wish to see dance with their favorite skilled dancer.”
The supply continued: “It might additionally ruffle some feathers because the celebrities could have superb chemistry with their present companion.
“Even simply switching for one week might disrupt their stream.”
It was confirmed earlier this week that the twenty third sequence of Strictly will launch on September 20 with the annual pre-recorded present by which the 15 celebrities are paired up with their companions.
Every week later, on September 27, the primary run of the Saturday stay reveals will kick off.
Holding in keeping with custom, the primary stay present won’t see a star and their dance companion go away the competition, and the primary pre-recorded Sunday outcomes present will air on October 5.
The present was pressured into an sudden late line-up change after Sport of Thrones star Kristian Nairn withdrew on medical grounds, with Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope drafted in to take his place.
The 30-year-old star, who starred as Nicky Miligan within the ITV cleaning soap, stated: “I am so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance ground and becoming a member of this yr’s Strictly Come Dancing. I’ve all the time been a fan of the present and can’t wait to get began!”
Lewis will compete on the BBC present alongside Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Balvinder Sopal, George Clarke, La Voix, Chris Robshaw, Ellie Goldstein, Thomas Skinner, Vicky Pattison, Stefan Dennis, Ross King and Karen Carney.
