The Greatest Dancer has denied that it is bringing in Strictly Come Dancing professionals to save failing ratings.
Although we do know that some Strictly stars will take part in the new show, a spokesperson has confirmed to Digital Spy that the dancers were always going to make an appearance and it has nothing to do with viewing figures.
"It has always been the case that Strictly dancers would perform on one of our live shows, along with lots of other special guests which we can't wait for viewers to see," the spokesperson told DS.
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In the all-important Saturday night TV ratings, The Voice UK continues to trump The Greatest Dancer.
The new dance programme aired on BBC One half an hour before The Voice UK on ITV this week.
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The Greatest Dancer's latest episode drew an average audience of 3.3 million with a peak of 4 million, while The Voice UK was watched on average by 4.9 million, peaking with 5.5 million.
This weekend, The Greatest Dancer finished its audition process as the judges clashed over the final acts and some early favourites didn't make it through.
The Greatest Dancer continues next Saturday night (February 2) at 7.30pm on BBC One.
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