[bitontheslide]

Downing Street has reassured fans of Strictly Come Dancing that the show is not at risk from Brexit, following claims by Sir Vince Cable.

Sir Vince - who appeared on the the Strictly Christmas special in 2010 - said a "cack-handed" immigration policy could stop dancers from the EU appearing on the show.

The Lib Dem leader made the comments after a meeting with Michel Barnier.

He made the case for a second referendum to the EU negotiator.

Many of the professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing come from EU countries.

"As British society falls apart it could pose a risk to Strictly," Sir Vince, who has said he wants to halt Brexit, told The Telegraph.

"If we have a cack-handed immigration policy like what we have for non-EU citizens, all kinds of perverse decisions could be made,"

But a Downing Street spokesperson said: "I think Strictly will be fine."

The government has faced calls from dance companies, the Musicians' Union and other arts organisations to protect the free movement of performers when the UK leaves the EU in March.

Launched by the BBC in 2004, Strictly Come Dancing has become a firm Saturday night favourite and is currently in its 16th series.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45991267

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Vince is getting a bit desperate if this is the best he can come up with

[joeysteele]

Nice to see the Lib Dem dinosaur leader has his priorities in order.

[Nicky91]

great news

[y.winter]

Fgs, it's Brexit, not British quarantine. Stop the stupid drama.

[Northern Monkey]

There’s alot of scare mongering going on regarding brexit.Like we’re all going to be trapped in the country and planes and boats will be grounded etc.

[LaLaLand]

Brexit won't ruin anything tbh. The sheer panic and hysteria is laughable!

It's the new "Millennium Bug".

[JoshBB]

lool who cares about strictly tbh

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by JoshBB

lool who cares about strictly tbh

Unlike BB a lot, its one of the most viewed rtv shows with over 9/10 million views

[LeatherTrumpet]

I bet Giovanni would shag brexit anyroad

[LukeB]

How would brexit ruin strictly anyway?

[y.winter]

Brexit, like Seann Walsh's actions, a one-off drunken mistake?

[Beastie]

Brexit won't happen.

[Ross.]

Originally Posted by y.winter

Brexit, like Seann Walsh's actions, a one-off drunken mistake?

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by LukeB

How would brexit ruin strictly anyway?

Many pros are from Europe so immigration policy after brexit

[Toy Soldier]

It'll ruin it because no one will be able to afford televisions, and also, no one will be at home in the evenings because we'll all be out gathering firewood and bow-hunting wildlife to survive.

Obvz.

[Toy Soldier]

I feel a few steps ahead of the pack because I know how to build a fire and also own a bow. Rest of y'all are screwed.

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Many pros are from Europe so immigration policy after brexit

even if that were the case they can be replaced they are plenty of dancers in the UK.

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by LukeB

even if that were the case they can be replaced they are plenty of dancers in the UK.

Not very good ones though.

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by LukeB

even if that were the case they can be replaced they are plenty of dancers in the UK.

So how come dancers from Europe are needed now? Wouldn't it be easier to hire British?