Fans of Strictly Come Dancing have expressed strong disappointment with this year's lineup, labeling it as potentially the 'worst to ever exist'. The current cast includes Love Island's Tasha Ghouri and TOWIE's Pete Wicks, among others, but many viewers feel the selection lacks star power and diversity, with complaints that they are unfamiliar with several participants. Comments on social media reflect sentiments that the BBC is 'scraping the barrel' and failing to attract bigger names, especially for the show's 20th anniversary. Some speculate that recent allegations of abusive behavior among professional dancers may have deterred high-profile celebrities from participating, leading to a lineup perceived as B-list. Additionally, there are concerns regarding the fairness of the competition, given that some participants have significant prior dance experience. Overall, the backlash signals a growing frustration among the audience about the direction of the popular dance series.