STRICTLY Come Dancing has been hit with a Covid crisis - just days into the new series. Professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova tested positive for the virus in the first week of filming preparations - meaning many of the cast and crew must isolate for 10 days.
Despite the majority of pros and celebs being double jabbed, there are now fears of further cases - meaning the transmission date for the first show could be delayed.
Tonight a source said: "This isn’t exactly the dream start. Obviously BBC bosses are panicking. "They are taking every caution to be Covid secure, and keep everyone safe, but can’t control everything.
Nadiya tested positive during one of the first meet-ups, during the studio rig. "Thankfully none of the celebs have started.