Yahoo News BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers make the same complaint just minutes into show
Strictly Come Dancing made its return, but it wasn't long before the first grievance was aired about the new 2024 series.
On Saturday night (September 21), the much-anticipated first live performance followed hot on the heels of last week's launch episode, where the pairing of celebrities and professional dancers was revealed.
The familiar faces of hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcomed audiences to a fresh season with 15 ambitious couples vying to dazzle on the dance floor and win the coveted Glitterball trophy.
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Before delving into the seasons inaugural live competition, viewers were introduced to the contenders via a pre-recorded sequence that captured their dramatic arrivals at Elstree Studios.
The opening scene involved vignettes such as JB Gill departing from a stage show, Pete Wicks leaving behind his podcasting realm, and Shayne Ward getting ready with a spray tan, reports the Mirror.
Despite the attempt at a grand kick off, the response from Strictly fans was less than enthusiastic. Disgruntled voices took to social media, with one viewer posting on X, "#Strictly I wish they would stop filling the time with we don't need to see all this. Stop wasting time.."
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Another joined in with a blunt, "#Strictly that intro was weird."
while someone else welcomed the approach: "The opening credits going for a comedy feel this year, I love it! #Strictly."
Some comments reflected nostalgia and critique; one viewer declared: "These intros are giving big brother vibes #Strictly", and another lamented, "#SCD Missing the old orchestra intro music. #Strictly."
As all eyes turn to the main event, here's what's in store the complete selection of songs and dances for the first week of Strictly:.
Audiences will have the opportunity to participate when the lines open in week two next Saturday (September 28), with the first elimination of the series airing the following night (Sunday, September 29). Tonight's excitement will commence at 7pm on BBC One, but there won't be a results show this weekend.
