Big changes are coming to the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor with the stars of the show being forced to apply their own make-up .
The chances of a back-stage romp have also been hit with the famous ‘chemistry circle’ gone.
The show is likely to return in late October - and it will be shorted than usual with less dancers competing.
But that's not the only big change being made to the 2020 series.
The Sun report there will be no make-up artists available to ensure they look the part.
Judges have also been told their entourages aren't allowed behind-the-scenes, with the ‘chemistry circle’ scrapped.
In past years, celebrities and professionals have danced in the big group which has also been nicknamed the Speed Dating Circle due to the numerous hook-ups that have resulted from it.
The salsa matching process has been given the boot with pairings now done on height rather than a connection.
Producers are meanwhile "devising 100 different formats to cater for the ever-changing Covid-inspired rules and stipulations".
It means the new series will be unlike any other - and telly execs have their fingers crossed fans will stick with the show with no audience set to severely stunt the atmposhere.
BBC sources revealed: “Preparing for this year’s show is a huge headache.
"The goalposts keep moving, so the big decisions are being left to the last minute so we’re as up to date as possible.
"There will be no entourages for the judges, no agents hanging around, no friends or family members, no hair and make-up people waiting on them hand and foot.
“It will be basic crew and talent on set, and no hangers-on.
“Everything in terms of people is being scaled back dramatically. There will be less security because there’s no audience to control.
“Anyone deemed non-essential is a goner."
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