When Strictly Come Dancing unveiled its new presenting trio, loyal fans were left fearful for the future of their favourite television programme.
But if viewers think this series is bad, sources close to the BBC show warn that next year could be even worse: bosses are terrified that the departure of hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will lead to the judges going too.
Their contracts finish at the end of this season – meaning it will be time for head judge Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke to renegotiate with the corporation.
Insiders suggest that Ms Ballas,
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