Copyright mirror
Viewers of Strictly Come Dancing took to social media during the latest episode, begging two stars not to leave after their decision to stand down. Weeks ago, hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced their plans to quit the BBC series after the current run. The news shocked viewers, with their replacements yet to be confirmed. Now, watching the latest episode, fans begged the pair to do a U-turn and not leave. As they introduced the judges during the live show, the duo began dancing away and certainly provided the entertainment. After seeing them having fun, fans realised how much they would miss them when Tess and Claudia leave. Asking for them to change their minds, one fan begged on X: "PLEASE DON'T LEAVE US." Another fan confessed: "I don't know what I’ll do without Claudia on my screen." Last month, the pair announced in a joint statement that they would leave as presenters. Tess said at the time: "Yeah we have news. After 21 wonderfully joyful years on Strictly we have decided the time is right to step aside and pass on the baton." Claudia added: "We have, we're so lucky to have been part of this amazing show and we just want to thank the Strictly team because Strictly is the people who make it so thank you." It comes as a special mash-up has been revealed featuring dance group Diversity. Rehearsals are now underway for the first performance of its kind featuring the group who found fame after winning Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, famously beating Scottish singer Susan Boyle in the final. Now 14 members of Diversity, including the most famous faces, Perri Kiely plus brothers Ashley and Jordan Banjo , will make their debut on the BBC ballroom show on November 16 during the results programme. The performance will see the male hip hop crew dance to Raye's Where Is My Husband? alongside five of the female pro dancers: Luba Mushtuk, Nadiya Bychkova, Michelle Tsiakkis, Nancy Xu and Jowita Przystał. One Strictly insider said: “Fans can expect a spectacular group number choreographed by Jason Gilkinson and Ashley Banjo. Set in LA, it's a dance extravaganza that sees old school Hollywood collide with hip hop, as the five Strictly pros and Diversity celebrate some of the most iconic screen sirens from the Golden Age of cinema - including Marilyn Monroe. “The pros will basically be asking Diversity exactly what the song title suggests.” The results show featuring the mash-up will also have a separate performance from pop star Olly Murs and will be the last show before Strictly’s annual Blackpool Special, which airs on Saturday, 22 November. It follows judge Shirley Ballas reaching out to contestant Ellie Goldstein after her elimination from the show. The actress and model became the fifth star to be voted off the BBC contest last weekend alongside her partner Vito Coppola. Sharing an image on Instagram from Halloween week of the dance pair alongside her, Shirley wrote: "Ellie, how beautiful to have had you on our show for six wonderful weeks @elliejg16_zebedeemodel … You have been dedicated to giving it your very best, your musicality is simply breathtaking and your power and energy is spectacular. "@vitocoppola said it best, we were blessed to witness an angel grace our show. Thank you for sharing your love with us. I feel privileged to have watched you grow each week. This partnership will always hold a place in my heart. @bbcstrictly x" Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday and Sunday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. * Follow Mirror Celebs and TV on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .
