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Strictly Come Dancing's new series to undergo major set-up changes

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Published date28 June 2022
The programme has been under some strict coronavirus regulations during the filming of the show in the pandemic. However, next series will see the changes revoked completely

Clear panels between the judges will be removed, and a full studio audience will return to the show, reports the Liverpool Echo. Panellist Anton du Beke, who has just been made a permanent fixture on the show, has been excited for the show to return to normal.

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He said: "What I hope we are able to do this year, actually, is that we can get rid of the screens because we have had the screens up over the last couple of the years and the judges slightly separated. I am hoping we can get a bit closer so we can have a bit more chat amongst ourselves."

One change that will remain the same, however, is the group dances being filmed prior to the Sunday show. This is staying in the rule book due to the pre-filming being easier for all involved, and giving dancer more time to train.

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A BBC source said: "While final plans are still being nailed down and kept fluid, Strictly bosses are planning to pre-record some of the pro dancer routines again...

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