BBC bosses have shifted this years series of Strictly Come Dancing so that it overlaps with ITV’s X Factor.

Last year Strictly aired around 6.30pm, but suffered a drop in ratings because of the early time slot. This year bosses have shifted the show to 7.25pm, just 25 minutes before the X Factor kicks off. In all both shows will overlap for 65 minutes.

ITV bosses are furious, though that’s to be expected. A source told The Mirror:

“It’s a slap in the face for Saturday night viewers” and added: “The shows appeal to the same audience.”

However a BBC source contended that Strictly was live and had to fit between kids’ shows and Match of the Day. However the X Factor is pre-recorded (during audition stages) and could be easily moved.

So what will you be watching? Our plan is to record both shows, watch Strictly until X Factor starts and the judges have all made their grand entrances, then switch over to ITV, catching up with the BBC dance extravaganza later. But for those of you without Sky+, what show will you choose?