The Strictly Come Dancing ‘curse’ has become an infamous part of the lore associated with the BBC dance competition.
Every year when Strictly comes around, speculation is rife among fans about which of the stars taking part might either get together with a dance pro, or potentially endure relationship struggles with a real-life partner. It was dubbed the ‘curse’ following several high profile break ups.
Comedian Dara O’Briain is said to have recently joked about the Strictly ‘curse’ when he ruled out ever signing up for the series.
He reportedly wisecracked during a stand-up gig: “Strictly Come Dancing is everywhere in the world. But Britain is the only country in which the celebrities [blank] the dancers.”
Obviously, the joke that was reported would have contained exaggeration for comic effect. But ahead of upcoming announcements concerning the 2023 series, here is who has been linked with the ‘curse’ in newspaper and showbiz outlets reports over the years.
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