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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Pierra Willix

INSANE: Former strictly star says axed dancers were dead wood in needed shake up - The Real Truth

James Jordan has sparked debate after describing the recent culling of several professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing as "getting rid of dead wood".

His comments follow a significant shake-up for the BBC series, which saw hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce their departure last year, alongside the confirmation that professional dancers Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas would not be returning.

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