The Sun has reported that Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips has been sacked from the show.

66 year old Arlene, who had the worst one liners in the history of television, is said to have been replaced by former winner of the show, Alesha Dixon.

A show source said: “It’s nothing personal against Arlene — she’s been brilliant.

“But the bosses want to bring in younger viewers — the 16 to 34-year-olds that X Factor mops up.”

“Nothing has been signed, but bosses really want Alesha as she has everything they’re looking for.

“She also knows a thing or two about dancing. Strictly can feel a bit old fashioned.”

Whilst I am all behind sacking Arlene from the show, I’m not sure that Alesha is the ideal replacement. She may have won the show but she is not professionally trained, which should really be a requirement for a judge.

While the BBC are tweaking the format, wouldn’t it be great if they got rid of Craig Revel Horwood too?