Katie Hind

Sources close toStrictly Come Dancing warn that next year could be worse: bosses are terrified that the departure of hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will lead to the judges going too.

To those watching at home, Celebrity Traitors is a slick operation. This year it's funny too - thanks to the gang of comedians providing light relief among the nerve-jangling intensity.

When Strictly Come Dancing unveiled its new presenting trio, loyal fans were left fearful for the future of their favourite television programme.

Back in March, Huw Edwards made a jaw-dropping decision - described to me by at least one person who used to work with him as a 'terrible, terrible' idea...

In the dark days after Kieran Hayler was arrested on suspicion of rape last year, rumours swirled that his bitter ex-wife, Katie Price, might have had some hand in it, writes KATIE HIND.

Brendan has a reputation for a colourful and rather acerbic tongue. The New Zealander's infamously brutal approach to critiquing his celebrity partners during his 14-year reign was evidence of that.

Accomplished presenter Ms Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and professional dancer Johannes Radebe were deemed to have the chemistry needed.

There have been intriguing whispers between well-connected agents and industry sources around the demands of some cast members.

When Emma Willis and her two new Strictly sidekicks were put in an audition room together, the programme's highest bosses thought they'd found 'the future'.

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