Strictly Come Dancing has been completely overlooked by the TV BAFTAs this year, receiving zero nominations for the first time in eight years. The BBC dance show, which won the Entertainment Programme award as recently as 2024, was not even entered into that category. It also failed to make the shortlist for the Memorable Moment gong, an award it has won twice in the past four years.
Instead, the public-voted Memorable Moment category features shows such as Adolescence, Last One Laughing, and The Celebrity Traitors. The snub comes amid a turbulent period for Strictly, which has faced a string of scandals, including a bullying probe. An industry insider described it as 'a spectacular turn of events' for a show that was 'flying high at the Baftas just two years ago' as it celebrated its 20th birthday.
Long-standing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have also left the programme, fuelling speculation about their replacements. Rylan Clark has been tipped as a potential candidate for one of the hosting roles. Strictly had been a regular fixture in the BAFTAs Entertainment Programme category since 2019, but this year it was beaten by The Graham Norton Show, Last One Laughing, Michael McIntyre's Big Show, and Would I Lie To You?.
Other shows also missed out, including I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, This Morning, and Loose Women, none of which received nominations. In contrast, Netflix drama Adolescence leads the pack with 11 nominations, while BBC One's The Celebrity Traitors secured five. Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, said: '2025 has been an exceptional year for television, reflected in 124 nominated programmes that highlight the strength and originality of British storytelling.'
