Strictly Come Dancing will have a studio audience this year
After much speculation about whether or not this year's Strictly Come Dancing will feature a live studio audience, we now know there will be spectators.
It had previously been hinted at by BBC bosses that the show could go on without fans watching from the sidelines, but it seems they've decided instead to make a live audience viable.
The ticket draw is now open, and explains how things will work.
"To make the most of the limited space we'll have in the studio this year because of our social distancing measures, for the first time ever tickets will be allocated to groups of four, allowing you to come along as a family bubble / household group," the makers of the show said.
"We'll be able to seat family groups of four people from the same household / social bubble at cabaret tables and in balcony seating. Cabaret tables and balcony seats will be allocated randomly, in advance of your arrival at the studio.
"Because space in the studio is at a premium and we expect a huge demand for tickets, anyone who is successful in the random draw will be guaranteed admission. Each family group will be given an arrival time and will be asked to confirm their attendance ahead of the recording. As the seats are guaranteed, you should not arrive before your allocated arrival time," the guidance continued.
In addition, all audience members will be required to wear plain black face coverings during recording and when on site at Elstree Studios.
Read the full guidelines and apply for tickets HERE.
This good news for fans of the show comes shortly after the announcement that sadly Strictly won't have a Blackpool special this year.
A BBC spokesperson said: "Blackpool is a milestone moment in every series of Strictly that our audience, our celebs and professional dancers look forward to.
"Whilst we'll be unable to physically go to Blackpool this series, we'll still be celebrating this iconic venue and bringing it to life from our studio in Elstree."
Strictly Come Dancing will air on BBC One.
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