Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez says he's spotted 'new judges'

Wales Online

22-04-2025

Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez says he's spotted 'new judges'
Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Gorka Marquez has been reunited with a few of his co-stars as they acted as judges for the European Championships in Blackpool
Gorka Márquez spotted the all-star reunion at a dancing championship over the weekend
(Image: Carlos Alvarez, Getty Images )
Gorka Marquez will be taking to the floor once more later this year alongside his fellow professional dancers, following the line-up's confirmation by the BBC earlier in the month.
Returning to the beloved BBC One dance competition for its 23rd series in autumn with Gorka are fan-favourites Nadiya Bychkova, Katya Jones, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, and Nikita Kuzmin.
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Joining them will also be Dianne Buswell, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Aljaž Škorjanec, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas, Vito Coppola, and there will be two fresh faces amongst the pros, set to be introduced closer to the series start.
Sarah James, executive producer at BBC Studios, said: "The excitement is already building ahead of the new series and in addition to welcoming back our fantastic returning Pros, we are looking forward to welcoming two brand new professional dancers to the line up who will help bring another unforgettable series of dazzling dance and loads more besides to viewers later in 2025."
Gorka posted from the European Championships held at Blackpool's Winter Gardens
(Image: Gorka Marquez Instagram )
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As we await the unveiling of the celebrity contestants who will sashay onto the Strictly stage, more information about the forthcoming series will be revealed promptly.
Gorka has humorously suggested a new judging panel. Over the weekend, Shirley Ballas, the head judge of Strictly, was spotted alongside Vito, Neil and Kai at the European Championships held at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.
Kai shared a snapshot of the quartet on Instagram, captioning it: "A fabulous weekend of judging the European championships in Blackpool with the Strictly fam."
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However, Gorka couldn't resist making a witty observation: "Left to right the new Anton Shirley Bruno and Craig," he commented, followed by a tongue-out emoji and a hand-over-mouth emoji.
Gorka joked about the new judging panel
(Image: Kai Widdrington Instagram )
Fans were quick to respond to the post. @joannagoody remarked: "Suited and booted! you look fab."
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@danyser9 said: "An outstanding panel of judges!" while @stacew23 added: "Looking fabulous. Love Shirleys suit."
@clarebear1806 responded: "You look amazing. Very well suited and booted." @kazcar55 posted: "You all look wonderful." @elainewalsh98 shared: "Wow what a team. All look fabulous."
@jaggerdebbie added: "What a good looking line up."
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Strictly Come Dancing is all set to make its glamorous return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year.