'Strictly' to attract more A-list celebrities?

Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly getting a higher budget in 2010 to attract "bigger" celebrities, according to reports.

The dance contest, which has a smaller budget than its main television rival The X Factor, saw a drop in its audience figures this year.

A source told The Sun: "It didn't take a genius to see the show had a rather C-list lineup this year.

"We wanted bigger names but our hands were tied because of the cash. At the start of the process, there is always a wish list.

"If we get more cash next year - and it looks a distinct possibility - then we can get better names."

Reports claim that all 16 Strictly contestants picked up £50,000, less than can be earned for shorter reality shows such as I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and Celebrity Big Brother.