Strictly is heading into a new era, but fresh rumours claim the revamp has sparked backstage tension before the September launch.
The BBC unveiled five new professional dancers last weekend after a major cast shake-up. That move quickly sparked claims that some longer-serving pros feel uneasy about the show’s direction.
The new names are British-born Maddie Ingoldsby, 21, Canadian dancer Mark Karmalita, 22, Aleksandra Isaeva, 22, South African star Lethabo Monametsi, 23, and Italian-born Cristian Priori, 34.
Strictly’s five new professional dancers for the upcoming series
The latest professional additions announced for Strictly are Maddie Ingoldsby, Mark Karmalita, Aleksandra Isaeva, Lethabo Monametsi and Cristian Priori.
Maddie Ingoldsby, 21, is British-born.
Mark Karmalita, 22, is a Canadian dancer.
Aleksandra Isaeva, 22, joins the line-up as one of the new professionals.
Lethabo Monametsi, 23, is a South African dancer.
Cristian Priori, 34, is Italian-born.
The five join after a wider cast refresh ahead of the new series.
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