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Strictly star Brendan Cole wades in on pro dancer row: ‘Why don’t they find people from right here in the UK?’

'I'm a foreigner myself'

Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole has slammed the BBC for ‘not finding pro dancers in the UK’.

The former professional, who starred in Strictly from 2004 until 2017, has seemingly taken aim at show producers.

Previously paired with Sophie Ellis Bextor, Lisa Snowdon and Kelly Brook, the 49-year-old has had his say on casting.

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Brendan Cole slams Strictly bosses

Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, and Nikita Kuzmin are amongst this year’s pros.

Strictly Come Dancing pros 2025
This year’s Strictly pros are from all over the world. (Picture: BBC)

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Rebecca Carter
Editor (Royal Insider)