Strictly Come Dancing | 2020

Looks like the queue for the Elstree Tesco is so big they've had to plonk it in the Clauditorium.

So Bruno just pops up for a chat rather than actually voting in the results show

How likely do we think it is that Anton becomes a fourth judge? He’s too big a part of the show to just disappear.

I don't really think they're missing him on the Saturday show.

Good God let’s hope not. I don’t think they’re really missing a fourth judge, although Bruno himself is missed to a degree, however Motsi fills that void much better than Darcy would have.
And I don’t think Anton is such a big part of the show. I find it mildly irritating that unlike every other professional dancer you forget who’s the celebrity with Anton and his partners, it become too much about him.

I don't feel it needs a fourth judge this series with it being shorter, fewer celebs and the minimal audience. It sort of fits just with the three.

I'd give Anton a shot, but it probably won't happen. I expect he won't mind that he is out, as I expect he has had to live away from his wife and children.

He hasn't had to live alone. Jacqui Smith was living alone ( she mentioned it on her podcast)

It definitely feels as if Craig is being more balanced this year - adding some positivity to his comments (much needed in the current climate) that Bruno would otherwise have added. It works certainly - and three judges feels pacier than four.

Yes - either the celebrity or the professional has to be living as a single-person to merge with a household as a support bubble. In many cases this is the professional, but not in all cases.

Katya and Nicola confirmed to be leaving after Katya tests positive

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54919497

Considering this was caused by the pro dancer having to withdraw, I wonder if they'll ask Nicola back next year?