Strictly No SCDers On ITV

ITV has banned Strictly contestants and their partners from appearing on ITV chat shows until the competition is over.

Keen to protect The X Factor's ratings from Strictly's popularity, ITV has instructed bookers not to call up the stars or pros from the BBC show.

In the past couple of weeks, Strictly talent has appeared on shows such as Loose Women.

The Mirror reports that some contestants have even had appearances cancelled, such as Brendan Cole, who was due to appear on The Alan Titchmarsh Show.