Strictly Come Dancing Drops Pros Amid Refresh

0:00It's March 8th, let's get into entertainment and celebrity news. The BBC has dropped several professional dancers from strictly come dancing as part of a major refresh for the show. Long-time pros Nadia Baikova and Gorka Marquez are among those let-go along with Luba Mushtaq and Michelle Siakas. This comes after scandals rock the program and the recent exit of hosts Test Daily and Claudio Inkelman. Nadia, a 35-year-old Ukrainian champion, spent eight years on the show, partnering stars like Dan Walker and Chris Robshaw. She's said to be very disappointed but is discussing a possible behind-the-scenes role in choreography. She skipped this year's live tour and won't return to the dance floor. Meanwhile, Gorka Marquez, also 35, has been with strictly for a decade, reaching three finals and meeting his fiance, Jim Mackensen, on the fee. They now run a podcast and have two young kids. Luba joined eight years ago without a partner last season, while Michelle dance with

1:00Jamie Borthwick amidst some backstage drama. The change is aimed for a fresh start following allegations against other pros like Giovanni Pranise and Graziano Deprema, involving bullying and misconduct claims. None of the departing dancers here face any such accusations. New hosts will be announced soon. This is planned to reveal the full lineup for Strictly's 2026 series later. Fans are reacting with surprise, but the shake-up hopes to rebuild trust after a tough year. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, Headphones in a Pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense, and so L-I-SoliPillow.com