Who are the Strictly Come Dancing hosts that are leaving the show?

According to the article, beloved hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have announced they will be quitting Strictly Come Dancing following this year's series.

How does James Jordan feel about the current Strictly judges?

James Jordan has been highly critical of the Strictly judging panel, particularly long-standing judge Craig Revel Horwood. He claims the judges have become "too woke" and have lost their ability to provide honest, constructive criticism.

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Strictly Insider Demands Drastic Overhaul: Half of Pros and Judges to Be Axed

Q: What changes is James Jordan calling for on Strictly Come Dancing?

James Jordan, a former Strictly professional dancer, is calling for a major overhaul of the show, including axing 50% of the judges and professional dancers. He believes the show has become "too woke" and the judging panel has lost its "harshness."

15 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to quit Strictly Come Dancing after this year
Former pro James Jordan calls for 50% of judges and dancers to be replaced
Jordan criticizes judges for being "too woke" and losing their "harshness"

Strictly Insider Demands Drastic Overhaul: Half of Pros and Judges to Be Axed

In a surprising turn of events, the popular BBC dance competition Strictly Come Dancing is set to undergo a major transformation. According to reports, beloved hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have announced that they will be leaving the show following this year's series.

This news has sparked a call for a complete overhaul of the show from former Strictly professional James Jordan. The 47-year-old British dancer, who appeared on the show between 2006 and 2013, has urged the BBC to make drastic changes, including axing 50% of the judges and professional dancers.