STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have become convinced a major announcement is imminent.
Ahead of this year’s series, fans think an announcement is set to take place TOMORROW.
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Posting on Reddit, one fan wrote: “Seeing as the first announcement last year was on the first monday in august (the 5th) surely we should be getting the first announcement(s) tomorrow but there’s been no mention of upcoming reveals from the BBC so far..
“any ideas on when they might start? the suspense is killing me!”
While some agreed, some believe the show will halt the announcement due to the cocaine probe involving two of the show’s stars.
“I think it will be next week. Strictly would have posted a “reveals starting on Monday” post by now if reveals were on Monday,” one responded.
They added: “I think they want to calm the alleged cocaine use story before the reveals.”
“Either tomorrow or from the 11th (so next Monday) as everything is seemingly pushed back a week?” said another.
“Probably from the 11th now would had heard something if the reveals were starting tomorrow,” said another.
Currently, rumoured additions include Doctor Who and ER’s Alex Kingston, Down’s Syndrome model Ellie Goldstein and England rugby ace Chris Robshaw.
Dani Dyer is also believed to be heading onto the show, as is The Traitors winner Jake Brown.
But ahead of this year’s casting announcement, Strictly has already found themselves dealing with behind-the-scenes drama with two stars accused of taking cocaine while on the show.
The Sun on Sunday revealed that the BBC had been forced to launch an investigation using external lawyers to look into allegations of drug use.
The Sun revealed today that the people in question are set to be offered rehab to take the issue.
Last night, a source said: “The BBC is taking the allegations really seriously.
“Bosses are aware of the two stars in question and have a duty of care to make sure they’re OK.
“As per BBC policy, the option of specialised professional support is on the table and will be offered.”
Execs are also considering adding random drugs tests on next year’s Strictly tour — where after-parties are known for wild scenes.
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