Overview
- Škorjanec said he supports producers’ decisions to refresh the professional roster and noted that everyone is waiting for an official update, adding he hopes to return.
- Multiple outlets report that long-serving pros Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk, Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer and Michelle Tsiakkas have been dropped, though the BBC has not confirmed any names.
- Shortly after those reports, Tsiakkas withdrew from the 2026 Strictly The Professionals tour, with organisers saying they were naturally disappointed.
- Nancy Xu told fans she felt disappointed after being informed of changes, while reports suggest she and Neil Jones could remain without celebrity partners.
- The shake-up follows the December 2025 exits of hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, signalling a wider refresh of the BBC One series.