Strictly Come Dancing fans have made their feelings known over their disappointment over this year’s line-up, claiming it’s the “worst to ever exist.”

The line-up so far includes Tasha Ghouri, JLS singer JB Gill, the Go Compare opera singer Wynne Evans, The Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks, eighties pop star Toyah Wilcox, Coronation Street star Shayne Ward and actress Sarah Hadland. But it seems the upcoming series has now been branded as “underwhelming” and “disappointing”, as they feel the level of celebrity leaves a lot to be desired.

It has been reported that the BBC is trying to please a wide-ranging audience from children through to the older viewer. Taking to social media one fan wrote: “Nah sorry that Strictly lineup is terrible, no matter what people say. It really is scraping the barrel.” Another person penned: “That finalised Strictly lineup may be the worst to ever exist.”

Comedian Chris McCausland is pictured arriving for Strictly rehearsals
Comedian Chris McCausland is pictured arriving for Strictly rehearsals ( 
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Strictly fans slam poor celebrity line-up ahead of this year's show
Strictly fans slam poor celebrity line-up ahead of this year’s show ( 
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Meanwhile a third person claimed: “Shouldn’t they be pulling out all the stars for the big 20th anniversary? Something has gone on.” Among the complaints by viewers, they also said they had never heard of the BBC Morning Live star Punam and also speculated over why two reality TV stars were in the line-up, as they believe the BBC had previously avoided having more than one in a series.

Other fans of the show, said that Dianne Buswell, who was partnered with Bobby Brazier last year, and professional dancer Aljaž Škorjanec, are more known than their celebrity partners. Dr Marie Allitt chimed in: “For the last few years, when they’ve announced the Strictly line-up I’ve thought ‘haven’t they already done it?’ (Plus a smattering of ‘who?’ of course). It may be time for it to take a break after all.”

However, some have claimed that the line-up could be a reflection of the recent scandal following Amanda Abbington’s allegations of abuse by Giovanni Pernice. The Sherlock actress alleged that Giovanni’s training methods were “unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean” – which Giovanni has vehemently denied.

This sparked an internal investigation by the broadcaster and the BBC show came under fire once again after it emerged that Graziano Di Prima “kicked and hit” his dance partner Zara McDermott. Graziano was axed from the BBC series while Giovanni will also not take part in this year’s show.

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The BBC announced that there would be changes put in place to support the well-being of celebrities, which will include chaperones at every rehearsal. The director-general Tim Davie apologised to anyone who felt they hadn’t had a “wholly positive” time on the show.

However, fans do not feel this was enough to attract a high profile celebrity. One fan said: “This #Strictly line up so far is really giving last minute replacements of bigger celebrities who have dropped out because of all the allegations……” Another person said: “Is it unkind to think perhaps quite a few high profile people have dropped out of Strictly this year….? The line-up has the unmistakable feel of a b-list.”