Will they wont they?

Its only just April, yet the speculation has already begun as to who will return for Strictly season 8.

It has been released that the BBC are looking for new proffessional dancers, to quote " ten dancers" but thats not exactly clear. Do they mean in the literal sense, ten people, or those who compete in ten dance competitions, does it mean that the BBC will shortlist and only require one or two new comers, or is it the beginning of one of the most radical decisions yet? The dismissal of ten professional dancers, making way for a predominantly new cast ready for 2010?

Personally, I hope the latter is not the case! ... By axing ten professionals, whom of which by now will have most likely devloped their own fan base, my guess is will act against the show, leading people to switch off in the abscence of their favourite profesional dancers. It is common knowledge that many of the pro's have embarked on their own projects, thus making them no longer exclusive to SCD, so does this mean that they could be for the chop? On that basis ( purely hypothetical ) Anton, Erin, Brendan, Katya, Darren, Lilia ( sob!) Vincent, Flavia would be for it. Brian and Kristina being safe on these grounds for the work done on DOW, keeping it Beeb. If those were the grounds in which they were to be dismissed ( unfairly of course) we would see the loss of eight pros, many of them being favourites with the public.

I agree that the show does need a shake up, but is that really the way to go about it? I personally think its the panel, or the presenters that need a revamp. Many people have grown tired of Brucies "gags" and much like myself felt that having Claudia present the main show gave a freshness to the show that it now seems to be lacking.

However ... I really hope it doesnt head toward the DWTS style, loosing the dance element for a more showbiz, glitzy affair, which to be frank would make me switch off ... ( well not quite, but I would not be happy about it!!!)

On a lighter note :) ... the speculation towards the new contestants has also kicked into full swing on digital spy. People suggesting sporting names, actors, singers and the like, such examples including - Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Lomas, Linda Barker and Angelica Bell. But only time will tell.

Roll on August, when we find out the truth about whos in and whos out.