The BBC has issued a statement after reports of professional dancers on Strictly are refusing a Covid-19 vaccine - it comes after a former dancer and the Prime Minister waded in on the topic.

The first live show will go ahead as planned despite Covid-19 vaccine drama.

A statement from the corporation said: "A lot has been written about vaccinations and Strictly in recent days."

The BBC has released a statement regarding recent rumours about the vaccination status of the dancers and celebrities on the show.

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‘I didn’t get vaccinated for myself I got vaccinated for the greater good.’

Strictly is 'taking big responsibility to keep everyone safe', he said.

The decision not to get vaccinated is unfair on the show's dance partners, said Robert Hevican

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