Strictly Come Dancing judges have agreed to return for the 21st series, despite reported rows with the BBC over pay.
Judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse have all agreed to return and are thought to be receiving a pay increase between 3 and 5 per cent.
However the future of the judges was reported to be in jeopardy, as all four dancing gurus were said to be demanding a pay increase of 11 per cent from BBC bosses, leading to a reported fierce stand off.
The judges and the BBC were said to be unable to agree on a figure for weeks, with the future of the long standing dance competition hanging in the balance.
However a resolution was reached, with a TV insider telling The Sun: "There was a real stand off between the judges and the Beeb on this issue, with neither side willing to budge for weeks.
"Thankfully they reached this resolution and are now breathing a sigh of relief and able to look forward to the new series.
"The show simply felt that during a cost of living crisis, and at a time when the licence fee has been frozen, they couldn’t justify an 11 per cent rise."
The reported proposed pay increase would have seen head judge Shirley Ballas, who is rumoured to be on £500,000, pocket an extra £50,000 for the three months of work.
Judges Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood are thought to earn £200,000 each for their part in every series and they would have taken home an extra £22,000 this year if their reported wish for the 11 per cent increase had been granted.
Newest judge Anton Du Becke is believed to be on around £180,000, so his rise would have been approximately £19,000.
The rumoured row was deemed to be a distraction from the upcoming series, as the show returns for its 21st run with pro dancers including Gorka Marquez, Giovanni Pernice, Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vita Coppola.
The professional dancers aren't going to receive a pay rise, as reports claim their salary has been frozen for the 2023 series.
Sarah James, Executive Producer, BBC Studios said: "Excitement is already building for the 21st series of Strictly and we are so lucky to have the best team in the business both on and off camera.
"Our amazing presenters, incredible panel of judges and world class professional dancers are ready to bring the sparkle back to your screens this Autumn. We can’t wait!"
