Strictly Come Dancing judge has declared she can see the show running for 'another 20 years' as it approaches two decades on screen.
It was back in the summer of 2004 that the reimagining of long running BBC show Come Dancing made its debut from plenty of curiosity from people at home. It's since been reported that a number of channel executives weren't convinced that Strictly would be a hit, but they had no reason to worry as it quickly became a big favourite amongst viewers.
The first series of Strictly was won by newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky, alongside pro partner Brendan Cole. In Strictly's first year and, with the BBC realising its popularity, it aired two series, with Jill Halfpenny winning the second right before Christmas 2044.
