Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips comments on the show’s current format and hosting line-up. In an interview, Phillips describes the selection of the programme’s new hosts as an “interesting choice.” She also raises concerns about whether some professional dancers are being chosen for their online profile, referring to “influencer” dancers. Phillips’ remarks come as the show continues to evolve its on-screen roles and casting approach. The reporting focuses on Phillips’ personal opinions rather than any announced changes by the BBC or the show’s producers. Across the available coverage, the key points are that Phillips questions the host appointment and expresses hesitation about the presence of influencer-led dancers in the professional ranks. No additional details are provided in the sources about specific individuals, the criteria used for selecting hosts or dancers, or any direct response from the Strictly team. The articles therefore present Phillips’ statements as commentary on the programme’s direction at the time of the interview.