Strictly Come Dancing has been hit by a major shake-up after BBC bosses reportedly axed three professional dancers from the hit ballroom show. It is claimed producers want a 'fresh start' for the long-running series, with new presenters also set to be announced soon. According to The Sun, long-running professional dancers Gorka Márquez, 35, and Luba Mushtuk, 36, have been given the axe by TV bosses. A source told the publication: 'There are major changes taking place with dancers having meetings about their contracts over the next few weeks. Strictly Come Dancing has been hit by a major shake-up after BBC bosses reportedly axed three professional dancers from the hit ballroom showGorka, who met his partner Gemma Atkinson on the show in 2017, has starred in the series for a decade and featured in three finales.

Source: Daily Mail March 08, 2026 17:54 UTC