Anton Du Beke has dismissed reports that Strictly Come Dancing’s future has prompted emergency discussions at the BBC
The long-serving judge defended the programme’s new presenting format and said reduced audiences reflected changing television habits rather than a loss of interest in the dancing
This year’s launch attracted 5.7 million viewers, while the celebrity line-up has also faced criticism
Behind the scenes, BBC executives are reportedly considering changes for the next series, with producers keen to restore some of Strictly’s glamour without losing its familiar Saturday-night charm.