The feedback allegedly proved so damning that a source told The Daily Mail that show bosses were already looking to revamp for 2027.
“When Emma, Josh and Johannes entered that room, they were seen to be the dream. Those at the BBC who didn’t see them were shocked and didn’t believe it could work,” an insider claimed.
“That view stands; it doesn’t work. Not only have many of the traditional viewers stopped watching, but the show has become the butt of jokes, a laughing stock.
“It’s like those choosing were trying to be kooky and cool, and they saw something that might appeal to young people.
“It should be slicker, in the view of many at the top of the BBC, so there are changes afoot. There were so many brilliant presenters to choose from Zoe Ball and Rylan Clark, for example but they went for this lot.”
However, responding to the claims, a Strictly spokesperson branded it “complete and utter speculation” to suggest a change was in the offing. Metro further reported that staff were unaware of any imminent changes to the cast.