With viewer ratings flagging and competition from the X Factor, it seems the BBC are desperately trying to win the public over – by dressing celebrities and their dance partners in low cut tops and tiny skirts.

It’s reported that viewers were outraged by the performers’ outfits as actress Chelsee Healey danced in a skimpy two-piece, while BBC bosses asked other couples to tone-down their sexy routines for tea time viewing.

It’s also alleged that Audley Harrison’s wife asked him and dance partner Natalie Lowe to cut out any risqué parts of their act – which they were only too happy to do.

It seems audiences are unimpressed with the stars flashing the flesh, but what do you think? Has Strictly just become a place for washed-up celebs to try and revive their careers?