August 27th 2024.
It seems like the upcoming season of Strictly Come Dancing is already filled with drama. One of the pro dancers has been left without a celebrity partner, just weeks before the show's return to our screens. The BBC dance series has been teasing us with the line-up over the past few weeks, and this year's contestants include Towie's Pete Wicks, comedian Chris McCausland, Love Island star Tasha Ghouri, and many more.
But one pro dancer, Kai Widdrington, won't be paired up with anyone this year. It's been reported that there is a lack of female contestants, causing a gender imbalance of nine male celebrities to six female stars. Unfortunately, Kai has become the first casualty of this imbalance. He was a fan favorite last season with his partner Angela Rippon, and it's a real blow that he won't be able to showcase his talent this year.
According to a source, the show's booking team had to consider multiple factors when choosing the dancer-celebrity pairings. They take everything into account, from height to chemistry tests, to see who will work best together. And unfortunately, Kai has missed out this time. However, fans can still catch him in the group dances alongside other male dancers who also didn't get selected this year.
It's not just the fans who are disappointed, though. Kai himself is reportedly gutted to not be taking part, and his fellow pro dancers are also surprised that he has been overlooked. He first joined the show in 2021 and has been a part of some memorable pairings, making him a beloved member of the Strictly family.
But what could have caused this lack of female contestants? Earlier this year, there were reports that the show's booking team was struggling to recruit female celebrities after the scandals involving pro dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima. This has made it harder than ever to secure female contestants, as some are hesitant due to the infamous "Strictly curse" and others have difficulty committing to the show's intense schedule.
It's a shame that the show is facing these challenges, but we can only hope that they will be able to find a solution and continue to bring us an entertaining season. The team at The Agency has reached out to the BBC and Kai Widdrington's representatives for comment, and we're eagerly waiting for their response. In the meantime, we'll just have to wait and see which celebrities will be paired with which pro dancers when Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens later this year. Do you have any predictions? We'd love to hear from you!
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