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Strictly Come Dancing bosses 'ban TV star to avoid upsetting Queen'


Paul Burrell - the former butler to Princess Diana - has reportedly been banned from appearing on Strictly.

However, it seems the top brass are anxious about how his participation might be received by the royals, particularly Queen Camilla, a self-confessed Strictly superfan. Queen Camilla also played hostess at a palace tea party for the Strictly crew, where she shared a dance with ex-pro Brendan Cole and even filmed a touching video message for the 2020 finale, eventually scooped up by champions Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse. The recent Birthday Honours from the King recognised telly favourites Strictly hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, which had fans chuffed given their service presenting together since 2014.

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