Strictly Come Dancing fans have demands after BBC makes yet another change to show

| Deputy TV editor Published September 26, 2026 9:58am Updated September 26, 2026 10:17am Strictly Come Dancing has been through a lot of change recently(Picture: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire) Strictly Come Dancing has undergone a lot of change in the last 12 months or so. The crown jewel in the BBC’s Saturday night line-up has lost hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, several fan favourite dancers have left, and they’ve got a new spin-off. Apparently this is all part of the Beeb’s plan to attract a younger audience to the series. Still, all this turmoil has caused disquiet in the Strictly fandom, and it seems a recent change might be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. So what’s got everyone’s sequined knickers in a twist? Get personalised updates on Strictly Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro’s TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we’ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Well, the BBC has released a new video revealing what the stars and their pro partners would be dancing to this evening. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The clip shows the cast writing on a sign-up sheet one after the other, until all the names are added along with the dance they will perform during tonight’s first live show. But this is a pretty big departure from how previous dances were revealed. Normally, the dancers had their own individual video where they shared what they were performing, and the change has upset some people who want to see a little more ceremony around the announcements. There’s a whole new hosting team (Picture: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire) ‘I hope next week it is back to the nice little video with what dance and song on a Tuesday!! Please,’ wrote Emma Corbett on Instagram. Emily Godden agreed, adding: ‘Can we at least keep the normal song reveal format? We have enough change already’. ‘I miss the old way of announcing the dances,’ added Elliebecsf. Still, the dancing is going to be top-notch (Picture: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Ray Burmiston/Artwork – BBC Creative) Tonight's Strictly line-up Bethany & Nancy: Quickstep to Celeste – Stop This Flame Will & Dianne: Samba to Robbie Williams – Rock DJ Melanie & Aljaz: Cha Cha to Elton John & Kiki Dee – Don’t Go Breaking My Heart Chris & Amy: Tango to Alice Merton – No Roots Dani & Nikita: Samba to Zara Larsson – Lush Life John & Katya: Foxtrot to Alex Warren – Ordinary Tabby & Mark: Jive to KATSEYE – Animal Graeme & Lauren: Cha Cha to Hound Dog Cach & Maddie: Quickstep to Bruno Mars – I Just Might Delta & Kai: Samba to Barbatuques – Baianá Jaime & Carlos: Tango to Donna Summer – I Feel Love Shaun & Alexis: Cha Cha to Paul Russell – Lil Boo Thang Lawrence & Jowita: Paso Doble to Harry Styles – Aperture Sarah & Julian: Quickstep to Kay Starr – C’est Magnifique Lacey & Vito: Cha Cha to Whitney Houston – How Will I Know The complaints weren’t contained to Instagram either. On Reddit, fansvfavourites wrote: ‘Oh, I hate this change to the reveal.’ While madeleineruth19 wrote: ‘Strictly producer/social media manager: please never announce songs and dances like this ever again. ‘Completely unreadable. I also thought it was another random promo and scrolled? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!’ Still, grumbles aside, most people agreed they were excited for tonight’s live show and were looking forward to showing off what they’d been practising. Deals of the Day I tried L'Oréal Paris's new PDRN serum and my skin looked glossier after one use This new Cricut gadget turns your favourite photos into stickers in minutes From kitchen hatches to burgundy walls – the biggest home trends for 2027 Oodie’s cosy blanket sale has arrived just in time for Christmas shopping Save over £700 on Simba's top-rated mattresses in this limited-time sale Strictly Come Dancing 2026 continues Saturday, September 26 at 6:15pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Arrow MORE: I’ve seen Celebrity Traitors series two’s first episode – I have two warnings Arrow MORE: Newsnight presenter reveals truth behind Rory Stewart’s mind-blowing death stare Arrow MORE: Legendary BBC kids’ show set to return to TV 38 years after axe TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.