BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers plead 'what is going on' after major change moments into show

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were distracted as they spotted a change moments into tonight's show. Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly returned to host week 2 of the 22nd edition of the popular BBC contest.

This weekend will see the first elimination of the season as the 15 couples will bid to remain in the race for the Glitterball. The celebrities and their pro dancers will aim to impress judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke.

Tess and Claudia warned the celebrities that this week will see the first elimination in their opening address to camera. Tess said: "The competition has only just begun. No-one wants to leave this early and we don't want to lose anyone."

Claudia shot back: "We do not, but we must." The presenting team proceeded to introduce the four judges to the stage who walked out together to a disco hit, Boogie Wonderland.

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However, viewers following the show on social media platform X were distracted by the opening as it marked a change from previous editions. Traditionally, the presenters would be introduced onto the stage as the Strictly theme continues to play.

However, for the latest edition, Claudia and Tess were already on stage as they addressed viewers. Fans following the show on social media were confused by the change.

Emily said: "Different music? Tess and Claudia not walking out at the start? what is going on." Luke posted: "I was just thinking the same! It doesn’t feel right!"

Johnnie commented: "Why didn’t T&C walk out to the theme tune?" Roscoe commented: "Why didn't Tess and Claudia walk out" Claire commented: "Why have they changed the opening so Claudia and Tess aren’t walking on and the contestants are coming down the stairs to a random pop song? Nope. Change it back immediately"

Claudia and Tess dazzled in a green and pink dresses respectively - and fans took to social media to praise their outfits as they said it reminded them of the hit musical, Wicked.

Olivia said: "Tess and Claudia channelling their inner Elphaba and Glinda for tonight's episode" Sio added: "Tess and Claudia in their 'Wicked' era and its not even musicals week"

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