Strictly Come Dancing bosses forced to scrap glitter make-up due to eco ban
By Andy Halls, TV Editor
STRICTLY is losing some of its glitter — because of rules to protect sealife.
A clampdown on microbeads also affects the liquid glitter daubed on stars.
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Sequins on Ashley Roberts' beautiful fringe dress could also soon be added to the eco banCredit: WENN
When washed off, particles too small to be filtered out end up in the oceans.
Experts believe tiny sequins will soon be added to the new hit list.
So make-up and wardrobe teams, who have used 150 litres of liquid glitter since the show’s launch in 2004, are now scrambling to find other ways to keep the series’ trademark glitz.
An insider explained: “Glitter and sparkle are key things about Strictly.
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Tess Daly stole the show in silver at the Strictly launchCredit: Rex Features
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Katie Piper wore a gorgeous pink dress for the series launchCredit: Rex Features
"For many fans the outfits and looks are almost as important as the dances.
"It means the make-up and costume teams are working harder than ever to find something to comply with new rules but still give the celebs a showbiz finishing touch.”
But TV sources vowed to ensure the show — co-hosted by Tess Daly — does not lose its shine, with producers looking to more environmentally friendly products.
The 15 celebrities will be screened for the first time on Friday in a pre-recorded show teaming them up with the professional dancers. The curtain-raiser will be broadcast on Saturday September 8.
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Lauren Steadman danced on stage with Danny John JulesCredit: PA
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Shirley Ballas looked like a vision in her white dress and beaded capeCredit: Rex Features
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Kate Silverton threw her arms up in the air with Sean Walsh on stage togetherCredit: Rex Features
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Katie Piper oozed confidence as she walked down the stageCredit: Rex Features
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Faye Tozer turned heads in a yellow dress as she danced away with Charles VennCredit: Rex Features
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Danny John Jules looked right at home on stage as he threw his arms openCredit: Rex Features
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Ashley Roberts wore her blonde hair in loose curls to pose for the cameras before the eventCredit: Rex Features
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DJ Vick Hope couldn't stop smiling as she took to the stageCredit: Rex Features
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Tess and Claudia looked so happy to be working with eachother againCredit: Rex Features
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The judges are back for a second year with Shirley Ballas as head judgeCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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The 2018 cast took to the stage together to take a group photoCredit: Rex Features
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Claudia opted to pair her black outfit with expensive Louboutin heelsCredit: Rex Features
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Former ballerina Darcey looked stunning in pinkCredit: Rex Features
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Darcey and Shirley looked excited to be launching the seriesCredit: Rex Features
