Strictly Come Dancing Pros Dropped, Katya Stays On

0:00It's March 12th, and here's what's happening across entertainment and pop culture. Strictly come dancing, is basing a major shake-up with several professional dancers being dropped from the BBC show. Michelle Siyakas has pulled out of the live tour set for next year, amid claims she's been asked from the series. The tour's Instagram announced her decision, saying they're disappointed but wish her well. The tour, called Strictly the professionals 2026, was due to start in April with a lineup including Julian, Vito, Neil, Gorka, Maureen, Jawita, Luba, Alexis, Kai, and Nancy, where Horses begin early next month without Michelle. This comes after host Tess Daley and Claudia Winkelman left hitting the show hard. Dancers like Karen Hower, Nadia Baichkova, Luba Moustak, and Gorka Marquez have also been let go, leaving longtime fans upset over the changes. Horses say it's all about refreshing the cast, with Karen, a veteran since 2012, learning her fate last week.

1:01Insiders called it tough for pros who've built their careers on the show. Meanwhile, Contra Jones is staying on with a new contract, signaling some continuity as the program pushes forward into its next phase. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the description. Layback, press play, let the pillow do the rest, sound meets comfort, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.