Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez has joked about the show's new judging line-up
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Gorka Marquez playfully pointed out the new Strictly Come Dancing judging panel while reacting to a reunion of his co-stars.
The dancer is set to return to the ballroom this year, alongside other confirmed professionals, after the BBC announced the lineup earlier this month.
Joining Gorka in the show's 23rd series are Nadiya Bychkova, Katya Jones, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Dianne Buswell, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Aljaž Škorjanec, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas, and Vito Coppola.
Executive producer Sarah James of BBC Studios expressed her excitement, stating: "The excitement is already building ahead of the new series and in addition to welcoming back our fantastic returning Pros, we are looking forward to welcoming two brand new professional dancers to the line up who will help bring another unforgettable series of dazzling dance and loads more besides to viewers later in 2025."
Further details, including the celebrity contestants, will be announced as Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year.
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Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez (Image: Gorka Marquez Instagram) Gorka Marquez humorously suggested a new judging panel for Strictly Come Dancing after seeing head judge Shirley Ballas with Vito Coppola, Neil Jones, and Kai Widdrington at the European Championships in Blackpool.
Sharing an image of the group on Instagram, Kai remarked: "A fabulous weekend of judging the European championships in Blackpool with the Strictly fam."
Gorka playfully commented: "Left to right the new Anton Shirley Bruno and Craig," accompanied by emojis sticking out the tongue and covering the mouth.
Fans were quick to join in with their thoughts. @joannagoody exclaimed: "Suited and booted! you look fab." @danyser9 praised: "An outstanding panel of judges!" @stacew23 complimented: "Looking fabulous. Love Shirleys suit."
Other's also added their two cents. @clarebear1806 responded: "You look amazing. Very well suited and booted." @kazcar55 enthused: "You all look wonderful."
@elainewalsh98 admired: "Wow what a team. All look fabulous." @jaggerdebbie concluded: "What a good looking line-up."
