BBC issues statement following claims Strictly's Sunday night results show will be axed
The results show is filmed straight after the live showStrictly Come Dancing bosses have denied claims that the Sunday results show is going to be scrapped.
As fans will know, the glitzy BBC One dance show is filmed live on Saturday nights. Meanwhile, the Sunday results show is recorded straight after the live show and is then broadcast the following day. That’s why there is such a small window to cast your votes.
However, it was recently claimed that bosses are thinking about scrapping the Sunday show, due to spoiler leaks. But now, the Beeb have shut down the reports in a stern statement.
Strictly has ‘become a complete farce’ says source
Due to the Strictly results show being filmed the day before the episode airs, the results are always leaked online.
As a result, it was claimed recently that some BBC executives think the show should go back to the original format – which saw the live results show air later on the Saturday.
A source alleged to MailOnline: “It’s become a complete farce, everyone watching knows that it was filmed the night before – but more significant than that, the result is out on the internet almost immediately.”
However, the Beeb has now shut down claims that the Sunday show is getting axed, confirming that “this story is nonsense”.
BBC shuts down reports
As The Independent reports, a spokesperson said: “Strictly’s results show is hugely popular, and over seven million people came together to watch it live last Sunday night.”
Meanwhile a source told Digital Spy as well: “The results show attracts a huge audience that most shows can only dream of. In fact, it’s not unusual for it to have higher viewing figures than Strictly’s Saturday night live show.
“We also know that, alongside the dance off, viewers love to watch the results show for the Professional Dancers’ group performances, guest music acts, and its behind-the-scenes insight and interviews with all the couples and judges.”
Who left Strictly last week?
Over the weekend, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey said his goodbyes to the show after becoming the latest celebrity to get the boot. The Gladiators star found himself in the dance-off with La Voix.
After performing in the dance-off, Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke all voted to save La Voix and Aljaz. This meant that – after his mistake last week – Harry and pro partner Karen Hauer were sent home from the competition.
And it’s fair to say fans were not too happy with the results. One person fumed on X at the time: “Correct bottom two. But tbh La Voix should’ve left over Harry based on both tonight and the competition overall.”
Another added: “Seems like the wrong call.” A third agreed: “Don’t understand why judges marked Harry higher on the night but sent him home? It’s a personality contest not a dance contest.”
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