The BBC has issued a firm denial to swirling rumours suggesting that the Sunday night results show for Strictly Come Dancing could be scrapped.
Source of the Speculation
Speculation about the future of the popular programme began after reports emerged that some BBC executives were concerned about results frequently leaking online before the Sunday broadcast. A subsequent report claimed that this had led to internal discussions about potentially reverting to a live results announcement on Saturday night to prevent such leaks.
Official BBC Response
In a strong rebuttal, the BBC has dismissed these claims as "nonsense". A spokesperson for the corporation moved to reassure fans by highlighting the programme's enduring popularity, noting that the previous Sunday's episode had drawn an impressive audience of 7.1 million viewers. Adding further weight to the denial, a Strictly insider confirmed that there is "absolutely no truth" to the suggestion of axing the Sunday results programme.
Week Seven Leaderboard
The news comes as the competition continues to heat up. During the most recent weekend of performances, contestant Vicky Pattinson managed to top the week seven leaderboard with a crowd-pleasing Taylor Swift tango, securing her place for another week.
