Kevin Clifton will be given a "frumpy battleaxe" as his next Strictly Come Dancing partner, as bosses want a "sleaze free" show for 2019.
It is thought bosses want to swerve any potential scandals as the 36-year-old has been lined to three relationship break-ups since his time on the BBC show.
He is now dating Stacey Dooley after scooping the Glitterball trophy with the TV journalist.
A source told The Sun : "BBC bosses want a sleaze-free show, and are determined to clean up the series’ reputation this year.
“Given Kevin's reputation, justified or otherwise, no chances will be taken. He won’t be given a hot, single female, or stunning pop star for example. Instead the idea is to partner him with a no-nonsense woman, a real battleaxe or someone quite frumpy.”
Why Kevin Clifton CAN'T be sacked from Strictly Come Dancing - but Katya Jones can a spot in the Strictly 2019 line-up thanks to a contractual obligation.
BBC bosses speedily signed him up for another series after he took home the Glitterball trophy last December - before bombshell news of his romance with Stacey came out.
But the same can't be said for Katya Jones, who is believed to have been demoted to back-up dancer for the upcoming season thanks to her snoggate scandal with Seann Walsh behind husband Neil Jones's back.
