STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have called out the show for shaking up the format. 

Just minutes into this week’s show, long-time viewers noticed something different to the start of the episode and weren’t too happy about it. 

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Fans weren’t pleased that the professional routine was replaced by a quick disco with the judges[/caption]

Typically, at the top of each episode a professional routine is performed, before hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are introduced as the Strictly intro is played by the live band. 

However, today they shook things up a bit, with the professional dance not happening at all.  Instead, Claudia and Tess were already on stage before welcoming the judges, who performed a quick 30-second disco dance together before heading to the panel. 

Speaking on X, one viewer wrote: “Is #Strictly live tonight? Bit of an odd start with Tess and Claude on stage straight away?” 

“No Tess and Claude intro and then the dancer introduction has a song?! What’s going on?” said a second. 

“So they’ve cut Tess and Claudia’s intro too,” added a third, before adding: “They need to be careful – cutting these little things risks taking a little bit of the polish off #strictly. 

“We saw that happen with [Dancing On Ice] leaving the show feeling less refined. It’s not like the running time has been cut either.” 

While a fourth said: “Why are Claudia and Tess just *there*? Why did they not get an intro? Why was there no pro dance to start? I’m not happy about any of this.” 

The second week kicked off with another hiccup, with professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova suffering a wardrobe malfunction during the first routine. 

The disco-inspired track promised a high energy routine, but the pro found herself in trouble with her gold, spangled jumpsuit.

Thankfully it didn’t affect them too much, though they eventually landed a 20 from the judges with their scores. 

This week is even more important for the contestants as it will mark the show’s first elimination of the 20th season. 

Scores from week one have been rolled over to this week, which will then be combined with the public vote. 

The bottom two will have to perform in the dreaded dance-off, with the bottom two being sent home by the judges.

The results show will air on Sunday.

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The judges were introduced quickly before heading to their desks[/caption]

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Fans have warned it ‘takes the shine’ off the show without the opening performance[/caption]

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Stars are competing to remain in the competition this week for the first time[/caption]

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A MAJOR tourist hotspot has axed its £33-a-day parking fees over fears the charge was driving away day trippers.

Those wanting to visit the beach at Brighton, East Sussex have often been forced to pay the chunky sum to park their vehicles.

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Those wanting to visit Brighton may have been discouraged by its high parking fees[/caption]

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The council found that revenues fell after it raised parking charges[/caption]

But now plans by the Labour run Brighton and Hove City Council aim to eliminate the high cost to drivers.

Under the previously Green Party led leadership, the council desired to make the area “car free” in order to make it more pleasant for visitors and increase footfall.

However, city officials found that after dramatically increasing parking charges in the south coast city, the amount of revenue from parking decreased. 

It is predicted that revenues from council-operated car parks are will fall below expectations by £1.16 million for the 2024/25 financial year.

When Labour won leadership of the council back in May 2023, it reversed measures designed to discourage visitors from driving to the seaside spot.

A report discussed by the council on Thursday, September 26, outlined the new need for action.

It said:  “Over several decades, at least 200 different tariffs have been established, which include high, medium, and low emission tariffs for resident permits and visitor on-street parking.

“As a result, there is now a complex array of parking tariffs that are likely deterring visitors and residents alike.”

The most expensive council-run car park in Brighton, the Lanes, costs £33.50 to park for nine hours or £24 for four hours.

This week the council confirmed it would be cutting several one-hour and evening tariffs at car parks across the city in a bid to encourage more people to use the car parks.

Cllr Trevor Muten, the cabinet member for transport, told The Telegraphs that parking fees had “increased to the extent they have become more of a deterrent than an incentive for some visitors.”

Tory Cllr Alistair McNair, who leads the council’s opposition group said: “Parking revenue has been falling and the council has a reputation for being anti-car.

“We hope resident permit holders also get a reduction in their fees and this city starts to be car-friendly, which also means family and disabled-friendly.

“This parking charge reduction, while welcome, is a gamble as revenue could fall further because the city’s reputation has been tarnished for years.”

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