Former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Erin Boag has said that Bruno Tonioli has "made his choice" to stay in America rather than return to Strictly this year and therefore Anton Du Beke should remain on the judging panel for future seasons.
The dancer - who is also often Anton Du Beke's partner for professional competitions - spoke to OK! about her opnion on the situation.
She explained that since stepping up to the judging panel, Anton has made a huge difference and is really respected by the professional dancers on the show. "I love him on it.
He's great. I really hope the BBC make him a permanent fixture," Erin explains to OK! Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily.
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