Strictly Come Dancing is set to go all out for its 20th anniversary celebrations this year. The hit
BBC dance competition first hit screens back in 2004 and has seen a whole host of celebrities partnered with professional dancers in the hopes of winning the Glitterball trophy. It is currently hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, after Bruce Forsyth co-presented the series until 2014. Over the years, Strictly has been broadcast from the BBC Television Centre, Wembley Arena, Blackpool Tower and the current Elstree Studios. However, it appears the BBC are set to give Strictly a royal treatment for its 20th year. Rumours for this year's line up have already started and it has been reported the show will be screened live from the ballroom at Buckingham Palace .
Queen Camilla , who is a fan of the show, is also set to make an appearance, according to the Daily Mail. A source told the publication: "Camilla loves Strictly, so what a dream this is for her. It has been about getting the timing right and 2024 is the year. Strictly started in 2004 so it is two decades. There is huge excitement about this happening – it is going to be quite a night." The BBC have declined to comment when approached by The Mirror . Camilla has showed her support to the BBC competition over the years and recently told professional dancer Johannes Radebe she is “one of Strictly's greatest fans”. During a charity event earlier this year, Johannes taught tap and the cha-cha-cha to a Royal Voluntary Service beginners class in Cambridge during Camilla's visit. ASOS 'stunning' under £30 spring wedding dresses are selling out in up to 60% off spring sale Camilla revealed she voted for Rose Ayling-Ellis when she competed on Strictly ( Image: PA) Johannes told Camilla: "I'm still beside myself that you watch
Strictly Come Dancing ." She replied: "We watch it. I'm one of Strictly's greatest fans." Back in 2022, Camilla shared her love for the show while she paid a visit to the set of EastEnders. She chatted to 2021 winner Rose Ayling-Ellis – who bagged the Glitterball Trophy alongside pro dancer Giovanni Pernice. Camilla said: “Rose, the Strictly star. I said we were all voting for Rose, I don't know how you did all those dances.”
Actress Rose asked : “Can I ask you, does the Queen watch Strictly Come Dancing ?” Camilla confirmed that the late Monarch did tune in, saying: “I think she does. She probably watched you.” The Queen was granted access to a rehearsal of the show back in 2011 and is known to have a friendship with judge Craig Revel Horwood, 57. A show source said: “The visit was top secret but Craig thought it would give the remaining contestants and the crew a real boost if Camilla came down to watch them in action. The Duchess is a big fan of the series and watches the show with Prince Charles so she was very knowledgeable when she was watching the run through. “None of the contestants could believe it when she walked in, but it certainly made them concentrate even more in the rehearsals and a few of the dancers seemed a bit starstruck.” Craig previously told Hello! in 2016: "When it comes to my dream new judge – well, it's got to be my friend the Duchess of Cornwall. I've been desperate to get a royal on the show. Camilla could be just wonderful." The Mirror has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment. Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat ,
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