Strictly Come Dancing 2017 line-up LEAKED: BBC furious as celebrity partnership CONFIRMED
ONE of the celebrity partnerships for Strictly Come Dancing has been leaked.
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The BBC issued a statement regarding the leak, blasting it for ruining the suspense and excitement building among Strictly Come Dancing fans as they await for the big reveal tomorrow night.
The Sun broke the news yesterday, before the broadcaster took to Twitter to criticise the publication.
"We are disappointed that The Sun broke the Strictly embargo regarding celebrity pairings," the statement read. "It spoils it for everyone involved especially viewers looking forward to the launch show on Saturday night."
Yesterday, Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins' professional partner was teased on the ITV show when presenter Richard Arnold, 47, made his predictions.
A Strictly Come Dancing celebrity partnership has been leaked
The BBC were furious at the leak
Lining Charlotte, 42, up against several of her potential Strictly suitors, he based his decision on their heights, concluding that Kevin Clifton, 34, would be the ideal match for his co-host as they both came in an 5'8".
However, the official pairings of stars and professionals have yet to be confirmed as the show will unveil the partnerships as usual in the glitzy first show, airing tomorrow evening.
Anticipation is mounting for the start of the Strictly season, and the first show will also feature a touching tribute to showbiz legend Sir Bruce Forsyth, who passed away last month at the age of 89.
Yesterday Richard Arnold predicted that Kevin Clifton would be Charlotte Hawkins' partner
Shirley Ballas revealed that the Strictly tribute to Sir Bruce Forsyth is 'heart-wrenching'
New head judge Shirley Ballas, 89, revealed that the poignant routine in memory of the entertainer will have viewers in floods of tears.
"People had better have a box of Kleenex at the ready," she said. "The professional dancers do the most beautiful tribute to Sir Bruce - it's endearing, heart-warming and heart-wrenching.
"I don't think there was a dry eye in the house," she added.
Strictly Come Dancing begins tomorrow at 7pm on BBC One.