This year certainly needs some sparkle and joy. And, come Saturday night, we’re finally getting both back in our lives – with the return of Strictly Come Dancing.
Coronavirus means the series this year will have fewer contestants and run for nine weeks instead of 12. But that is as far as Strictly bosses will compromise.
And head judge Shirley Ballas is as thrilled as the fans – especially about the show’s first same-sex couple, with boxer Nicola Adams expected to be partnered with Katya Jones at the big launch. “I’m very excited about the same-sex couple.
That’s long overdue,” says Shirley, 60. “If you go to the theatre you’ll see two men dance together, if you go to the ballet, you’ll see two men dance together.
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