The Mirror : "A professional dancer has tested positive for COVID-19 however this didn’t affect recording of the launch show which airs this Saturday. "We are following government guidelines to ensure the safety of all on the show.”The Sun reported that the professional dancer had already been paired with a celebrity but now the plans for the show face disruption due to the positive test.The BBC confirmed to The Mirror that the celerity partner has tested negative for Covid-19.They added: “It means that Strictly viewers are likely to watch the pro paired with their celeb, then they could be separated by the time the first live show begins.A source told The Sun: "This is proving to be a nightmare for producers, just as they prepare to bring.