STRICTLY bosses are planning to put celebs and their pro dance partners in isolation together to keep the show on the air.
The move would minimise chances of spreading coronavirus, but anger stars ’real-life other halves.
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Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse hold the Glitterball trophy after being plagued by Strictly curse rumors
The emergency back-up would also see studio audiences scrapped.
BBC chiefs acknowledge the plans would increase the likelihood of the infamous (Strictly curse
– which sees dance partners fall for each other – striking yet again.
But they feel it would be worth doing to ensure the upcoming series survives if restrictions on group gatherings are not lifted.
A TV insider said: “Strictly is so up in the air at the moment – but it is too important to the Beeb for plans not to be put in place.
Married Katya Jones was snapped snogging comedian Seann Walsh in the street during the series, and has since split from husband and fellow Strictly star Neil
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“The stars would be put into isolation with their pro partners over a week before the start of the series to avoid any risks of illness.
“In theory they would stay in the same place and then train together daily with minimal contact with the outside world.
“It’s an extreme idea but it’s one of many that’s being bandied around in meetings at the moment.
“The Strictly curse is something bosses want to avoid every year because they want it to remain a family show – but it’s a risk they’re willing to take.
Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev were paired up in and started dating in after the Countdown star had split from her husband in the weeks following her Strictly appearance (Credit: Handout
Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen became a couple some months after the end of Strictly following the rugby star’s separation from his wife of 27 years, Abby (Credit: BBC
“Strictly is the biggest show on the BBC and they want to do everything to keep it going.”
The source said the show – won last year by ex-Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse – could be rested. But they added: “That’s the last thing anyone wants if it’s not completely unavoidable.”
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Judge Motsi Mabuse is currently filming the German version , and said isolating the professionals and partners had been a success there.
The series launched four weeks before lockdown was imposed.
Motsi said: “The couples are all together. We do not have an audience, we cut in applause. ”
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The emergency back-up would also see studio audiences scrapped.
BBC chiefs acknowledge the plans would increase the likelihood of the infamous (Strictly curse
– which sees dance partners fall for each other – striking yet again.
But they feel it would be worth doing to ensure the upcoming series survives if restrictions on group gatherings are not lifted.
A TV insider said: “Strictly is so up in the air at the moment – but it is too important to the Beeb for plans not to be put in place.
Married Katya Jones was snapped snogging comedian Seann Walsh in the street during the series, and has since split from husband and fellow Strictly star Neil
(Credit: Sacks)
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“The stars would be put into isolation with their pro partners over a week before the start of the series to avoid any risks of illness.
“In theory they would stay in the same place and then train together daily with minimal contact with the outside world.
“It’s an extreme idea but it’s one of many that’s being bandied around in meetings at the moment.
“The Strictly curse is something bosses want to avoid every year because they want it to remain a family show – but it’s a risk they’re willing to take.
Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev were paired up in and started dating in after the Countdown star had split from her husband in the weeks following her Strictly appearance (Credit: Handout
Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen became a couple some months after the end of Strictly following the rugby star’s separation from his wife of 27 years, Abby (Credit: BBC
Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen became a couple some months after the end of Strictly following the rugby star’s separation from his wife of 27 years, Abby (Credit: BBC
“Strictly is the biggest show on the BBC and they want to do everything to keep it going.”
The source said the show – won last year by ex-Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse – could be rested. But they added: “That’s the last thing anyone wants if it’s not completely unavoidable.”
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Judge Motsi Mabuse is currently filming the German version , and said isolating the professionals and partners had been a success there.
The series launched four weeks before lockdown was imposed.
Motsi said: “The couples are all together. We do not have an audience, we cut in applause. ”
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Judge Motsi Mabuse is currently filming the German version , and said isolating the professionals and partners had been a success there.
The series launched four weeks before lockdown was imposed.
Motsi said: “The couples are all together. We do not have an audience, we cut in applause. ”
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Ricky Gervais tells celebs to stop moaning in mansions while NHS staff die Judge Motsi Mabuse is currently filming the German version , and said isolating the professionals and partners had been a success there. The series launched four weeks before lockdown was imposed. Motsi said: “The couples are all together. We do not have an audience, we cut in applause. ” Don’t miss the latest news and figures – and essential advice for you and your family. To receive The Sun’s Coronavirus newsletter in your inbox every tea time, sign up here . Get Britain’s best-selling newspaper delivered to your smartphone or tablet each day – find out more .
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