Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing Former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley gave a dignified response after a Strictly Come Dancing viewer said they wouldn't be watching while same-sex couples are competing.
Cath, who competed on Strictly in 2019, clapped back over a tweet accusing the BBC of 'driving an agenda.' This series John Whaite, who won the Great British Bake Off back in 2012, will be one half of the long-running dance contest's first all-male partnership since it launched in 2004. READ MORE: What time is Strictly Come Dancing on tonight, who's taking part and latest odds with early favourite Last year Olympic gold medallist boxer Nicola Adams and pro dancer Katya Jones
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