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Strictly Come Dancing producers have reportedly criticised the show's budget cuts.
The News of the World reports that the programme's makers are angry that they could not afford higher-profile celebrities.
"They put a £50,000 cap on celeb fees this year, so we couldn't sign up big stars like Kelly Brook or Penny Lancaster-Stewart," a source claimed. "And ITV splashed out on a new set and live results show [for The X Factor]. Our set looks tired in comparison and we dropped our results show."
The insider continued: "Next year the BBC needs to invest properly and sign some major stars or Strictly won't be around forever like we hoped."
The programme's professional dancers have previously complained that they will not be paid as much as the celebrities for the show's live tour.
