'There's so much shock and anger': Sacked Strictly dancers thought they would be spared after tragedy linked to show, KATIE HIND reveals

As the glitterball dropped on the last series of Strictly in December, the professional dancers marked the moment with flamboyant hugs and air kisses.


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