Strictly Come Dancing's newest star Cach Mercer's dance past leaves fans fuming

After Strictly Come Dancing announced Love Island winner and dancer Cach Mercer as the fifth contestant for 2026's line-up, several fans of the BBC show were angered to discover he already has dance experience


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