Strictly Come Dancing’s Zoe Ball confirms the show WILL return ‘whatever happens’ with coronavirus lockdown
STRICTLY Come Dancing will go ahead this year despite the coronavirus, its stars have confirmed.
Head judge Shirley Ballas and spin-off show It Takes Two presenter Zoe Ball insisted the BBC1 stalwart will be on screens across the nation.
⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates
Shirley said: “I spoke to some people and they will do anything and everything to make sure that show goes on. We are in tough times with the Coronavirus but where there is a will, there is away. I feel like they will come through.”
Radio 2 breakfast host Zoe added: “Whatever happens with the situation I know that they are going to put that show on somehow. It might not have a studio audience, it might be slightly different."
It comes after the show was in doubt over the coronavirus.
The Apprentice will not be on later this year and soaps like Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders have postponed filming.
Give now to The Sun's NHS appeal
BRITAIN’s four million NHS staff are on the frontline in the battle against coronavirus.
But while they are helping save lives, who is there to help them?
The Sun has launched an appeal to raise £1MILLION for NHS workers. The Who Cares Wins Appeal aims to get vital support to staff in their hour of need.
We have teamed up with NHS Charities Together in their urgent Covid-19 Appeal to ensure the money gets to exactly who needs it.
The Sun is donating £50,000 and we would like YOU to help us raise a million pounds, to help THEM. No matter how little you can spare, please donate today here: .
Earlier this week The Sun revealed I’m A Celebrity will go ahead towards the end of the year.
Strictly bosses confirmed earlier this month there may not be a live studio audience.
In a social media address, BBC director of content Charlotte Moore said: "The other thing I would say is people think if it is a shiny floor it needs an audience and I don't think that's necessarily true.
MOST READ IN BIZARRE
"When you look at something like Drag Race which is a big shiny floor talent competition with all sorts of catwalks, singing, dancing, impressions – it never has an audience."
And chiefs are also considering double eliminations to squeeze the series in.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS - STAY IN THE KNOW
Don't miss the latest news and figures - and essential advice for you and your family.
To receive The Sun's Coronavirus newsletter in your inbox every tea time, .
To follow us on Facebook, simply .
Get Britain's best-selling newspaper delivered to your smartphone or tablet each day - .
- GOT a story? RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL [email protected]