The BBC is reportedly scrapping premium rate phone voting for Strictly Come Dancing with the system being deemed "expensive to run" Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host Strictly (Image: PA)

Strictly Come Dancing 's premium rate phone vote is being axed, it has been reported. ‌

For years, devotees of the ballroom spectacular have been able to ring up and support their favourite waltzes and foxtrots. However, the BBC has announced a significant shake-up for the forthcoming series, which is hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly. ‌

The arrangement allowing audiences to vote via premium rate telephone lines is being ditched, meaning when Stefan Dennis, Dani Dyer and the other contestants take to the dancefloor this year, supporters will no longer be able to phone in to cha

See Full Page