Plans to host 'Strictly Come Dancing' at Buckingham Palace have reportedly been shelved.
King Charles is said to have been keen to stage Strictly at a royal residence
King Charles and BBC bosses were said to be keen to stage an episode of the new series at the royal residence, but the idea has been put on the back burner due to the logistical issues involved, according to the Daily Mail newspaper's Alison Boshoff.
In 2022, 'Strictly' bosses concluded that there simply wasn't enough time to organise the show at Buckingham Palace.
And now, the latest plans have been put on ice following the passing of Queen Elizabeth in September, aged 96, and the coronation of Charles in May.
BBC sources confirmed to the newspaper that the royal-themed episode won't be going ahead this year. However, insiders at the Palace have insisted that there's not been any kind of falling out, suggesting that 'Strictly' could still be staged at the Palace at some point in the future.
Meanwhile, Giovanni Pernice has been forced to sit out some of the 'Strictly Come Dancing' group dances because of an ankle injury.
The 32-year-old dancer has confirmed that he will be absent from the routines after hurting himself during a performance with Anton Du Beke on their 'Him and Me' tour.
He said on Instagram: "Hi everyone - just a quick update. As you probably know, I’m on tour at the moment with Anton. During one of the dances, I twisted my ankle on stage - I’ve been to the physio today and he advised me to rest for a few weeks.
"This means I’m not going to be able to dance at the weekend - I know a few people are coming - but I will still be there to entertain all of you with Anton… This also means I’m going to miss a few of the professional 'Strictly' group numbers. (sic)"
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