According to reports, overnight TV ratings suggest that 6.4 million viewers tuned in to watch Saturday night’s first live show of the series, which is down from the 7.3 million viewers who watched the first live show of 2023. The Independent has contacted the BBC for comment.

Chris McCausland has made history on Strictly Come Dancing as the show's first ever blind contestant - and has opened up about the eye condition which impacted his sight

The pair were seen performing the cha cha to The Beatles classic 'Twist and Shout' during week one of the BBC dance contest

Chris McCausland, the comedian and Strictly Come Dancing star, has made history as the first blind contestant on the show. At 47 years old, the inspirational figure is set to dazzle audiences with his partner Dianne Buswell in their live dance floor debut ...

Toyah Willcox has suffered a double blow at the end of a disappointing few days for the Strictly Come Dancing star as, after finishing adrift at the bottom of the leaderboard, her odds have now taken a turn for the worse,

After week one of the competition, the pair scored 23 points and impressed viewers with their Cha Cha routine to Twist and Shout by The Beatles. Now, Dianne has revealed how she has to 'place Chris' hands on her body' to allow him to feel what he should be doing.

Strictly fans 'work out' real reason for Kai Widdrington snub in BBC exit fear [LATEST] He shared a clip to his Instagram of cheers from the crowd as he eagerly bounced in the air with excitement. However,

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly received support from her eldest daughter Phoebe, 19, after an exciting live first show from the 2024 series