Strictly Come Dancing's official blog shutting down

The official 'Strictly Come Dancing' blog is being shut down.

Fans of the BBC One Latin and ballroom show will no longer be able to discuss the programme or find weekly updates on the platform as the BBC is moving away from blog posting and focusing on its social media channels.

A statement read: "We understand that a community has built up over the years and some of you will find this disappointing.

"However, in line with changing audience behaviours a decision has been made to direct users to our social channels where there are active communities discussing the show on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. The Strictly blog and its comment section will soon be closing in line with other blogs across the BBC, with content no longer being published or updated."

The show returned to screens last weekend where the celebrities were matched with their professional partners.

Just before the couples were revealed, Amy Dowden made her grand return to the show with her fellow professionals as she performed the lead in a spectacular routine.

Elsewhere on launch night, it was revealed that comedian Chris McCausland - who is the show's first-ever blind contestant - will be dancing with Dianne Buswell, whilst 'EastEnders' actor Jamie Borthwick will be hitting the dancefloor with Michelle Tsiakkas.

Olympian and former 'Gladiators' star Montell Douglas will be competing with Johannes Radebe and Luba Mushtuk will be guiding 'DIY SOS' presenter Nick Knowles through the process.

Karen Hauer has been paired up with ex-footballer Paul Merson, and former 'TOWIE' star Pete Wicks will be dancing with Jowitza Przystal.

'Morning Live' presenter and TV doctor Punam Krishan has been coupled up with Gorka Márquez and 'Love Island' star Tasha Ghouri is with Aljaž Škorjanec.

Olympian Tom Dean will be competing with Nadiya Bychkova and pop singer Toyah Willcox will be dancing with Neil Jones, following his return to the series after a three-year absence.

Hockey champion Sam Quek is coupled with Nikita Kuzmin, whilst 'Miranda' star Sarah Hadland will be working with Vito Coppola following his star turn with last year's winner Ellie Leach.

Opera singer Wynne Evans - who is best known to TV audiences for starring in the GoCompare adverts - has been partnered with Katya Jones, and completing the lineup is former 'X Factor' winner Shayne Ward and his professional partner Nancy Xu.