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CBBC stars at war over a spot on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing as two children's presenters battle it out for spot that could catapult their careers


Strictly Come Dancing has sparked civil war at the BBC 's CBBC channel over who wins the chance to be in this year's series.

They saw how former Blue Peter host Helen Skelton's appearance on Strictly in 2022, when she and partner Gorka Marquez were runners-up, transformed her into one of the most in-demand women in television. Last year nine contestants had links to the BBC, including EastEnders' Bobby Brazier and Casualty actor Nigel Harman. They include the first victor, newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky, plus Holby City actors Tom Chambers and Joe McFadden, EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis and sports presenter Chris Hollins.

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