Overview
- The BBC, which on Monday called the 'axed' claims factually incorrect, said plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be confirmed in due course.
- Multiple outlets, citing The Sun, report It Takes Two hosts Janette Manrara and Fleur East were dropped, though the BBC disputes any 'axings'.
- Long‑serving professional Karen Hauer confirmed she is leaving after 14 years, saying she is ready for new projects.
- Other reports list Gorka Márquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas as out of the main line‑up, with The Independent adding that Neil Jones and Nancy Xu could return unpartnered.
- Fresh reports say bosses weighed TikTok reach to keep younger viewers, a rationale the BBC has not confirmed.