BBC Strictly Come Dancing bosses issue statement after 'disappointing' response from show fans
manchestereveningnews.co.ukStrictly Come Dancing has addressed the response to its line-up for the 2024 series after the celebrities taking to the ballroom were officially confirmed.
The full line-up for the BBC dance contest's 20th anniversary was officially complete earlier this week, with JLS star JB Gill, Eighties icon Toyah Wilcox and Paris Olympics star Tom Dean among those putting on their dancing shoes this year.
The show will also welcome its first blind contestant, in comedian Chris McCausland, who will compete alongside Go Compare opera singer Wynne Evans, Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri, reality TV star Pete Wicks, Gladiator and Olympian Montell Douglas, EastEnders’ Jamie Borthwick, singer Shayne Ward and Miranda actress Sarah Hadland. READ MORE: Rochelle Humes says 'truth is' as she shows reality behind 4-day Ibiza trip with husband Marvin DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, former England footballer Paul Merson and Olympic hockey gold medallist Sam Quek complete the line-up having been the last three stars to be announced on The One Show on Monday (August 12).
But as Strictly fans saw the completed line-up for the first time, many were quick to point out the imbalance in the number of female and male celebrities and shared their concerns for the pro dancers who may miss out on getting a dance partner this year.
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