STRICTLY COME DANCING’S launch show will now air later in the month in light of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
Strictly Come Dancing
The highly-anticipated 20th series of is the latest show to be postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who died last Thursday. The announcement comes following a significant shake-up to TV schedules across channels, which have delayed or cancelled programmes as a mark of respect to the late monarch and in order for coverage of the event to continue.
The BBC confirmed on Tuesday special programming and news coverage will continue.
The launch show was initially supposed to air this Saturday, September 17, but will now be pushed back.