Television personality Amanda Holden has launched a stunning broadside against BBC's flagship dance programme Strictly Come Dancing, labelling the long-running show as "boring" while throwing her support behind a rival ITV production.
The Britain's Got Talent judge didn't mince words during a recent appearance on the Today radio show, where she declared the BBC programme had lost its sparkle and excitement.
Holden Champions New Dance Competition
While dismissing Strictly as dull television, Holden enthusiastically endorsed ITV's upcoming dance competition, which features judges including Oti Mabuse and Cheryl. "I think it's going to be really exciting," she gushed, suggesting the new format would offer fresh energy and authenticity missing from its BBC counterpart.
Strictly's Format Under Fire
Holden specifically criticised Strictly Come Dancing's repetitive nature and predictable format. "I used to love Strictly," she confessed, "but I think it's become slightly boring." Her comments highlight growing concerns about whether the BBC's dancing juggernaut has become stale after numerous seasons.
The television personality, who has been a fixture on ITV's Britain's Got Talent since 2007, acknowledged her loyalties might appear divided but insisted her critique came from a genuine place as a television viewer and entertainment professional.
Industry Rivalry Heats Up
Holden's comments come as competition between major broadcasters intensifies, with ITV preparing to challenge BBC's dominance in Saturday night entertainment programming. Her endorsement of the rival dance show signals potential shifting allegiances within the entertainment industry.
Whether Holden's bold prediction about ITV's new dance programme proves accurate remains to be seen, but her comments have certainly stirred conversation about the future of dance competitions on British television.
