Former Strictly Come Dancing Star Argues 2026 Shake-up Was "Needed" to Get Rid of "Dead Wood"

Former Strictly Come Dancing star argues 2026 shake-up was "needed" to get rid of "dead wood"

James Jordan has said the recent culling of several professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing was "needed" to get rid of "dead wood".The BBC series has undergone a significant shake-up ahead of the 2026 season, with new hosts and the departures of Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas from the professional dancers line-up.Speaking to the Press Association, Jordan – who appeared on the series as a p…

‘Dead wood’ Strictly stars had to go in needed show shake-up, says former dancer

Professional dancers Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas have all left the show in recent months

Strictly Come Dancing cast cull ‘getting rid of dead wood’ says former star

A former Strictly Come Dancing star has described the cast changes on the show as ‘getting rid of dead wood’.

Strictly's James Jordan praises shake-up as he claims show axed 'dead wood'

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan has weighed in on the changes on the BBC show

Strictly Come Dancing star says BBC show right to cull 'dead wood'

A former Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan has spoken out on the show's recent shake-up.

Former Strictly pro addresses line-up changes as he says 'it needed a shake-up'

A former Strictly Come Dancing professional has shared their thoughts on the line-up changes