Strictly Come Dancing ‘legend’ reportedly survives BBC show’s major revamps

• Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly undergoing a revamp for its 2026 series, with several professional dancers expected to be dropped.
• Karen Hauer, Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk, Michelle Tsiakkas, and Nadiya Bychkova are believed to have been told they will not return.
• Katya Jones, however, is reportedly set to remain on the show, with sources indicating bosses consider her a “legend” due to her popularity and choreography skills.
• Jones, who debuted in 2016 and won in 2017, has been involved in notable partnerships, including a same-sex pairing and a recent memorable performance with Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope.
• Fans have expressed support for the departing dancers, including Karen Hauer, the show's longest-standing professional, and Gorka Márquez, who reached the final twice.

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Strictly star Katya Jones ‘saved’ from cast cull after BBC ‘axes five professionals’