Strictly Come Dancing is going up against Simon Cowell's new version of Celebrity X Factor and Britain's Got Talent by having its own special version' for this year's series.
The Strictly professionals are stars in their own right after 15 years of wowing the viewers, and now BBC bosses are planning to dedicate a special edition of the show to the talented dancers.
"Previously, there has been a rather awkward two-week gap between the first and second episode. This will keep the momentum going, though the competition has yet to fully kick off," an insider told The Sun .
It's an attempt to give the Strictly fans a little bit more of their favourite professionals.
"The BBC's attitude is to make the most of the affection for many of the show's now-famous dancers. After all, they make up a massive part of Strictly's popularity," the source added.
The new edition will focus entirely on the professionals and their funny and favourite moments of being on the show over the years.
Meanwhile, a host of new names have been linked to this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up .
Instagram sensation Mrs Hinch - real name Sophie Hincliffe - Love Island winner Dani Dyer , I'm A Celebrity's Harry Redknapp and Boyzone singer Keith Duffy are among the famous faces rumoured to be joining the pros on the dancefloor later this year.
You can catch Strictly Come Dancing this autumn on BBC1.
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