- Strictly Come Dancing professional Michelle Tsiakkas has withdrawn from the Strictly The Professionals 2026 Tour.
- Her decision follows reports that she was “axed” from the main BBC series line-up.
- Tour organisers expressed their disappointment but respected Tsiakkas's choice, wishing her well for the future.
- Other professionals, including Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk, Nadiya Bychkova, and Karen Hauer, were also reportedly dropped from the main show, though Márquez and Mushtuk are still set for the tour.
- The main Strictly Come Dancing series is undergoing significant changes, including the departure of long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
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