Brian Quits Strictly

Following the news that he would be reduced to a supporting role as a show dance performer, Brian Fortuna has decided to leave Strictly Come Dancing.

A BBC spokesperson told BBC News: "We would like to thank [Brian] for all his hard work over the last two series."

Brian said: "I really enjoyed working on Strictly over the years - loved the fans and loved all the people I got work with - but there are changes planned for the next season so I've decided not to return to the show. Both Ali [Bastian] and I are looking forward to seeing all our fans at the Shaftesbury Theatre."

Fortuna & Bastian will be star performers in Burn The Floor at the Shaftesbury this summer.