Strictly dancers call for ban on YouTubers after Joe Sugg's 'unfair advantage'

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Joe Sugg's Strictly success sparks call from pro dancers to ban YouTube stars as millions of followers bring an 'unfair advantage'

Despite not being considered the best dancer, YouTuber Joe Sugg had a secret weapon when it came to voting — his legion of loyal online fans who ensured his place in the final

Now the show’s professional dancers have asked BBC bosses to ban social media stars and vloggers this year, because they say they have “an unfair advantage”.ith eight million YouTube subscribers and more than five million followers on both Instagram and TwitterProducers had hoped the influencer would attract a younger audience, but the landslide vote in his favour week-after-week ruffled feathers in the Strictly camp.

A telly source said: “Joe’s huge popularity caused some tension last year after he was being voted to stay in the show each week.Now the show’s professional dancers have asked BBC bosses to ban social media stars and vloggers this year, because they say they have 'an unfair advantage'"Now the pros are going to unite and ask for no social media personalities for a year, to give everyone a level playing field.

“The professionals talk regularly discuss on different points relating to the show and this has been a hot topic.”

 

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