Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left livid overnight as reports broke claiming Gorka Marquez will be among three professional dancers not returning for the 2026 series.
With hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepping down at the end of last year, this year’s Strictly was always going to be different. However, following reports Gorka, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas are being “axed” from the show, viewers have threatened to “riot”.
Strictly 2026 shake-up sees Gorka axed?
According to The Sun, Strictly Come Dancing 2026 is set for a major shake-up.
A source alleged: “There are major changes taking place with dancers having meetings about their contracts over the next few weeks. Bosses want a fresh start and to bring in new faces after all the drama in recent years and create a new era.”
Gorka has been on the BBC series for a decade. He’s featured in three finals. Luba joined eight years ago, but hasn’
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