Gorka Marquez exits Strictly Come Dancing as the professional lineup undergoes shake-up

Gorka Marquez, a long-time professional on Strictly Come Dancing, has announced his departure from the BBC show after ten years, signaling a broader reshuffle of the program’s professional lineup.

Marquez is set to join fellow pros for a one-last run on Strictly: The Professionals tour, as part of the post-exit phase of the programme, while the series has seen a number of pro dancers leave in a major shake-up.

Dani Dyer’s exit from the show ahead of the launch was reported earlier, with accounts describing her as isolated and reluctant to leave her home after her departure.

Marquez has shared a bittersweet video with his Strictly co-stars as they prepare for the tour’s first night, and fans have expressed devastation at the change while the show continues to adjust its professional lineup.