Star of BBC Strictly Come Dancing and professional dancer Gorka Marquez has shut down reports he is relieved to not be part of the 2025 series.
Gorka has been part of the series for nearly a decade and has since become a fan favourite.
However, he previously revealed that he would be missing out on the upcoming Strictly series as he'll instead be a judge on the Spanish version of the show.
Gorka will not be competing in the show with a celebrity partner but is understood to be in group performances towards the end of the series.
Although fans are likely to miss the dancer, reports suggest that Gorka has told his friends that his exit from Strictly could not have come at a better time.
Strictly's Gorka Marquez shuts down false reports
Recently, Strictly has faced multiple scandals, including reports of drug use and one star arrested on suspicion of rape.
A source told The Sun: "Gorka loves Strictly and is so proud to be one of the longest-serving pros, but has said he’ll be relieved not to be there during another fraught series while the show and its cast are accused of toxic behaviour.
"He’s very excited to have been part of the group dances, which were pre-recorded, and loves everyone on the show.
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"But this is the third series where they face questions about bullying, chaperones and everything else."
It's reported that Gorka told his friends that he thought the "time has worked out well".
A spokesperson for Gorka told The Mirror: "Gorka does not feel this way at all; he is delighted to still be a part of Strictly alongside his Spanish filming schedule."
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