Strictly Come Dancing Stars Fuel Feud Rumours with Social Media Snub

Speculation of a Rift

Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles has ignited feud rumours by not following his co-star Jamie Borthwick from EastEnders on Instagram, unlike the other contestants. This social media oversight has led to speculation of a possible rift between the two.

Training Exhaustion and Personal News

Nick Knowles revealed that he is too exhausted from training to worry about the Strictly Come Dancing curse. The 61-year-old, engaged to Katie Dadzie, 34, last year, shared, "I barely have the energy to walk out to the car afterwards. The Strictly curse isn't an issue."

Line-Up Controversy

This year's Strictly line-up features the fewest female celebrities in the show's history, with just six women up against nine men. As a result, professional dancer Kai Wriddington will not be paired with a celebrity this year, raising concerns about the show's male bias and its potential impact on female participation.

Pressure on the BBC

The BBC is under pressure to create successful pairings after accusations against dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima brought attention to the show's training regimes. Graziano was sacked over allegations of abuse, while Giovanni is being investigated following similar complaints from his partner Amanda Abbington.