We're so excited now that Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens and we can't wait to see the 14 celebrities learn how to dance over the coming weeks as they compete for the coveted Glitterball trophy. However, with 20 professional dancers on the show, five haven't been given partners this year . On the launch show, it was revealed that Nancy Xu , Michelle Tsiakkas, Neil Jones , Luba Mushtuk and Gorka Marquez have all been benched, and some of the dancers have seemingly spoken out over the perceived snub.

In a video, Nancy explained that she felt "disappointed" by show bosses' decision. She said: "Thank you so much for all your kind, loving and supportive messages. I am okay. As you all know I don't have dance partner on Strictly Come Dancing this year… I do feel

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