Strictly Come Dancing fans disappointed as rumoured 2025 launch date 'leaked'
Strictly Come Dancing fans will no doubt be downhearted after the rumoured 2025 release date started doing the rounds online
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left with so many unanswered questions after the rumoured launch date for the forthcoming series of the celebrity ballroom dancing competition allegedly "leaked" online. According to TV Zone, this year's series will broadcast a week later than recent seasons.
TV Zone claimed on Twitter: "FYI - this year's Strictly is a week later than recent series, with the show launching on September 20. Hence, no celebrity reveals just yet.."
The publication also stated it "believes" the inaugural live show will broadcast on Saturday, September 27. Last year, the programme launched on September 14, but the live shows commenced on September 21. In 2023, Strictly began on September 16, and the live shows started on September 23, reports the Express.
Strictly Come Dancing bosses have been contacted by Wales Online for comment.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the show
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Following the reported "leaked" announcement on X, Strictly viewers have rushed to the comment sections to air their thoughts and some are wondering if the running time will be shorter or if the final will be even closer to Christmas.
Someone wrote: "Why so late? Does that mean the final will be closer to Christmas than? I just want the celebrity announcements."
Strictly fans demand answers as 2025 date 'leaks' online
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Another online user stated: "Yes, it's less than a week before Christmas, which has me worried that the pros are going to be in a hurry to go and see their families around the world... I hope they were made aware of this when they renewed their contracts."
A further delighted fan could not hide their excitement, writing: "Final will be on Saturday December 20 2025, just 5 days before Christmas."
Fans want to know if the programme will finish even closer to Christmas
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This year, the familiar panel of judges, including Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, and head judge Shirley Ballas, will be making a comeback.
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There will also be some fresh faces on the dance floor this year, with Julian Cailon and Alexis Warr joining the show as professional dancers.
Julian is an Australian dancer who has previously appeared on Dancing with the Stars Down Under, while Alexis is an American dancer who clinched victory in So You Think You Can Dance in 2022.
Strictly Come Dancing will be back on our screens this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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