Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed professional dancer Chloe Hewitt will not return for the new series.
Chloe joins fellow pro Brendan Cole, who has also left the BBC One programme.
A statement issued by Strictly on Wednesday confirmed Chloe has departed the ratings hit just months after Brendan’s exit, with three new professional dancers coming in.
With two out and three in, it means Strictly Come Dancing 2018 will boast a huge cast of 18 pro dancers, which is the most in its history.
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No reason for Chloe’s departure was given, but a Strictly rep said the show “wishes her well” for the future.
Among those reacting to Chloe’s exit was fellow Strictly pro Oti Mabuse, who said: “”
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