Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has hinted the BBC dance competition could debut its first gender-neutral pairing in the upcoming series, due to air later this year.
The move would follow the success of its two same-sex couples, including John Whaite, 33, and dance partner Johannes Radebe, 35 - who made it to the final last year.
Head judge Shirley, 61, believes the show's executive producer is exploring all options, after it was revealed that the BBC lists more than 150 different genders to its staff.
