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Craig Revel Horwood and Arlene Phillips face the axe from Strictly Come Dancing

Judges face the chop over John Sergeant scandal

Tuesday, 25 November 2008

Craig Revel Horwood and Arlene Phillips are rumoured to have their jobs on the line at Strictly Come Dancing.

The judges' harsh comments led public favourite John Sergeant to quit – and TV bosses fear the show's viewing figures will plummet now he's gone.

‘BBC executives feel that John was driven out,’ a source tells the Daily Mail. ‘No action could be taken mid-series. However, when the ratings figures start to come in, they will be carefully scrutinised.’

Almost 12 viewers tuned in for 64-year-old John's farewell dance.

Arlene and Craig have the axe hanging over them depending on how the ratings do in the rest of the show over the next month.’

Judges Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman are thought to be safe due to their positions on US sister show Dancing With The Stars.

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Monathevampire November 25 22:08

I am sure more than 12 viewers tuned in for John's farewell dance. I did not watch, but I could have made it 13. Ha Ha!

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