Strictly Come Dancing it is said to be in the middle of a massive professional dancerwith three stars already confirmed to have left.
The so-called bloodbath hit in early March, when it was first reported that three of the famous pisces in BBC the floor of the balcony hall was shown the door.
Since then, further reports have only added names to the pile of those said to not be ‘continuing to dance’ after all, amid ongoing chatter about the show’s future in one post. Claudia Winkleman AND Tess Daly-host world.
So who could leave the show before the 2026 series? And who has already confirmed their departure?
Who will officially leave Strictly in 2026?
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Potentially the most shocking dancer confirmed to be axed is the show’s longest-serving female professional Karen Hauer, 43 years old.
In an emotional message to fans, Hauer expressed her gratitude for the support she’s been waiting and teasing what’s next.
‘I am extremely proud of myself. For example, “OK, baby, you’re fine!”, so thank you for this, for your energy, warmth, support; it really suits me,” she said to the camera in the Instagram clip.
‘I promise, I’ll keep showing up, I’ll keep entertaining you all, and I’ll keep sending you all that positivity, kindness, love. Sending you a big, massive hug and I’ll see you guys around.’
Elsewhere on the list, it was announced that Michelle Tsiakkas30, will not participate in the 2026 Pro Live Tour, which will begin on April 29.
Then, Tsiakkas appeared to confirm that she had been axedamid speculation that she had left the tour because of the news.
She was filmed leaving a class she taught at former Strictly pro Oti Mabuse’s dance studio in London and when a photographer said they were “upset” for her, the dancer replied: “It is what it is.”
Nadia Bychkova36 years old, is the last one shared a statement about her rumored exitconfirming that her place in the Strictly ecosystem is ‘evolving’.
In a lengthy Instagram post, she wrote: “This is not the end… I look forward to being a part of the Strictly world for many years to come in the ways I am beginning to explore.
“I’ve changed a lot since I first stepped on that dance floor, not only as a performer but as a person and I can honestly say I’ve never felt more like myself.
“I’m excited to have time to focus on new projects and spend more precious time with my beautiful daughter. Life feels full of possibilities.
“I’ve danced on Strictly before, loved dancing on the show and plan to keep dancing for many years to come.”
Who is rumored?
The other pros said to have been dropped – again, to stress, none of this has been confirmed – are two other stars, with two more said to have been left out.
Gorka Markez35 and Luba Mushtuk36, along with Tsiakkas, were was initially reported to have left the show.
Neil Jones43, and Nancy XuThey were 34 years old it is said that he was sitting on the bench and will not be assigned a celebrity partner for the next series.
As if the names weren’t enough, it was then reported that Katya Jones36 years old was in danger. However, it has since been claimed that The Russian dancer will sign a new contract for what will be her 10th year on the show, according to the Mail.
A source said subway that Aljaž Škorjanec, 36, is also returning to the show for its 24th series, despite rumors to the contrary. The Mail has also reported that Carlos Gu and Johannes Radebe they have been given the proverbial green light that their jobs are safe.
Metro understands that official plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be announced by the BBC in due course.
The official lineup tends to be announced every April, so we don’t have to wait long for a clearer picture of which cast members will be locked down.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to the BBC this autumn.
A version of this story was originally published on March 11.
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