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BBC hits back as Strictly’s viewing figures dip for first live show
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- Sep 28, 2026, 1:50 PM UTC
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Strictly 2026 ratings show the first live show peaked at 5million and averaged 4.8million viewers, down year-on-year but still winning the night.
The first live show of the 2026 series took place on Saturday night
An average of 4.8 million people tuned in watch the BBC One dance programme on Saturday night.