Take That have been snubbed by the BBC after they pulled out of performing on dance TV show, Strictly Come Dancing.

The band were due to perform their new single Greatest Day on November 30th but Simon Cowell persuaded them to appear on the X Factor instead, leaving BBC bosses in a bit of a pickle.

In a bid to make the peace Take That offered to miss their own family celebrations to appear on the BBC’s live New Year’s Eve show but were turned down.

A BBC source told The Sun: “The Strictly producers were fuming and it has seeped down to other production teams. Take That were told they would not be needed at New Year.”

An X Factor source said: “We are delighted they have chosen us over Strictly.

“They seem to be quite at home on our show after performing with Leona Lewis in her final.”