Strictly Come Dancing judges and have 'chatted everything Strictly' after the show's bloodbath.
On Tuesday head judge Shirley shared a screenshot of a Facetime call with her fellow judge, as she gushed: 'When you are both across the other side of the world and can chat in the same time zone everything @bbcstrictly love you @craigrevel my king.'
The co-stars looked in great spirits despite the behind the scenes drama on their show, laughing as Shirley snapped a photo for Instagram.
Craig, 61, is currently visiting family back home in Australia whilst Shirley, 65, is also enjoying a break Down Under in between tour and TV duties.
There is no confirmation yet on any changes to the Strictly judging lineup, which also includes and , but in recent days a number of popular professional dancers have been axed.
The dance competition recently underwent a major reshuffle, with several familiar faces leaving the series in what fans have described as a 'bloodbath'.
Strictly Come Dancing judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood have 'chatted everything Strictly' after the show's bloodbath
Fans have been left stunned in recent weeks as favourites , 43, , 36, Michelle Tsiakkas, 30, , 36, and , 35, have all been given the boot.
Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced last year that they would not be returning for another series.
Shirley sparked rumours of her own exit earlier this year when it was reported that she was joining the judging panel of US Strictly spin off Dancing With The Stars alongside her son Mark Ballas, who was a professional dancer on the show from 2007 to 2023.
Her signing is yet to be confirmed and it's not yet known when shooting for the spin-off series will take place, but there are fears it could clash with filming for Strictly, which takes place from September to December each year.
Shirley has also stressed that she wants to spend more time in the US, with Mark and his family so she can be a more present grandmother.
Meanwhile, Strictly bosses have reportedly looked to when deciding which pros would be axed as part of the show's mass cull.
It's been claimed those with bigger online followings have been as the series tries desperately to attract a younger audience.
On Tuesday head judge Shirley shared a screenshot of a Facetime call with her fellow judge, as she gushed: 'When you chat in the same time zone everything @bbcstrictly'
One example appears to be axed Nadiya who boasts 19,000 followers, while , also 36, with 966,000 followers has kept her place in the line-up.
Karen, who was Strictly's longest-serving female dancer, is a similar story with her 9,000 followers while safe newcomer Alexis Warr, 25, has a whopping 190,000.
A source said: 'Strictly is always looking for ways to increase its audience in terms of volume, but also in terms of attracting new, young viewers.
They told The Sun: 'Social media is a massive part of broadening that appeal, and TikTok is the perfect medium for a show where music and dance is at the forefront.
'They won't simply lose someone from the line up because they aren't big on TikTok, but it might just be the thing that saves them from exiting the line-up.'
and have also reportedly been axed from Come Dancing's spin-off .
Strictly Come Dancing bosses have reportedly looked to TikTok when deciding which pros would be axed as part of the show's mass cull. Pictured: Nadiya Bychkova, who has been axed
Former Strictly pro Janette, 42, took over hosting duties in 2021 after eight years on the main show, while pop star Fleur, 38, joined the line-up in 2023 after reaching the final the year before.
But now both stars are said to be in the firing line as executives push for a bold new direction.
'Fans will be stunned that this bloodbath is continuing, but bosses are determined to overhaul the show completely,' an industry source told The Sun.
'Nobody feels safe right now and there's a real drive behind the scenes to in a fresh era after all the recent drama.
'But the priority is a clean slate by September and putting distance between the show and the controversies of recent years.'
The source added actions taken by BBC bosses do not mean Janette and Fleur 'are out of the picture entirely' and that there could be other roles for them 'elsewhere'.
Daily Mail has contacted representatives of Fleur, Janette and the BBC for comment.
