First Strictly live show faces disruption due to filming clash with Paul Mescal movie - report

The first live show of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night could be disrupted as filming for Paul Mescal’s new movie takes place in the studio next door.

THE Normal people The actor plays the role of William Shakespeare in an adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, Hamnetabout the death of the poet’s 11-year-old son. According to The Sun, filming is set to take place at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood on Saturday night, alongside the first live show of the new series of Strictly.

Paul Mescal in black suit — Paul Mescal is reportedly shooting his new film next to the Strictly studio

The publication also reported that sound barriers have been placed between the two venues as Strictly dancers rehearse to loud music.

GOOD MORNING! contacted the BBC for comment.

During the live show, broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer from 7pm on Saturday 21 September 2024, the celebrity couples will perform in front of the judges for the first time.

In previous years, all couples remain safe as scores carry over to week two, with no eliminations. This means that the first celebrity to be eliminated will likely be eliminated when the results air on Sunday, September 29.

The first live broadcast will be broadcast on Saturday — The live show is broadcast on Saturdays

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The first show comes just days after the BBC announced the end of the long-running Strictly blog. In a statement, the blog team bid farewell to the much-loved feature. “We understand that a community has built up over the years and some of you will find this disappointing, however, in line with changing audience behaviours, a decision has been made to direct users to our social channels where there are active communities discussing the show on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok,” it read.

“The Strictly blog and its comments section will soon be closed, along with other BBC blogs, and their content will no longer be published or updated. This blog will remain open for 24 hours before being permanently closed to comments.”

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While the news may have come as a disappointment to fans, they will still be able to catch up on all the behind-the-scenes gossip about BBC Two’s spin-off show It Takes Two, hosted by Janette Manrara and Fleur East. The first episode will air from 6.30pm on Monday 23 September.