Two of Strictly Come Dancing's most recognisable faces are venturing beyond the BBC ballroom with a brand-new venture amid an uncertain time for the series.
Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood have revealed they will be launching a podcast series together called Judgemental, which promises to deliver the judges' wit and candid observations on a range of topics.
The show is being billed as a playfully outspoken programme where the pair will tackle everything from trivial matters to more substantial debates.
According to the official description, each instalment will see the duo gather over tea for what promises to be an entertaining exchange of views and friendly disagreements.
Anton Du Beke shared a post about the new podcast
|The format positions the long-standing Strictly colleagues as arbiters of taste, delivering verdicts with theatrical flair and sharp humour.
Listeners can expect the pair to weigh in on subjects spanning pop culture, social etiquette quandaries, guilty pleasures and beloved public figures.
Stories submitted by the audience will also feature prominently, with Mr Du Beke and Mr Revel Horwood applying their assessments to the most outlandish contributions.
Topics that typically divide opinion will form the backbone of each episode, covering everything from wedding customs and office politics to fashion choices and romantic entanglements.
Craig Revel Horwood has been a judge on the series since it began in 2004
| BBCThe programme promises the sort of unfiltered honesty typically reserved for conversations between close friends.
Mr Du Beke expressed his enthusiasm for the venture, stating: "Craig and I have always enjoyed a good gossip, and now we finally have somewhere to put all our very important opinions.
"It's joyful, ridiculous and, naturally, an extremely good listen! Join us!"
His co-host was equally enthusiastic about the opportunity to share their views with a wider audience.
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Anton Du Beke starred as a professional dancer on BBC Strictly from 2004 to 2021, when he joined the judging panel
| BBC"Darling, everyone knows I love a verdict," Mr Revel Horwood remarked.
"This podcast gives us the chance to have an opinion on absolutely everything - from the fabulous to the frightful - and I couldn't be more thrilled."
The pair have been fixtures on Strictly since its launch in 2004, with Mr Revel Horwood serving as a judge from the outset while Mr Du Beke spent years as a professional dancer before joining the judging panel permanently in 2021.
The first episode of Judgemental will drop on Tuesday, June 2, with new instalments arriving weekly thereafter.
Audiences will be able to tune in through the Rayo app, as well as major platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
The podcast launch comes as Strictly itself prepares for a notably different series when it returns in the autumn for its 24th run.
The BBC has confirmed that both Anton and Craig will be back on the judging panel alongside Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse.
However, the show will feature two new presenters, while a number of professional dancers have departed the programme.
Fifteen professionals are set to return, including Amy Dowden, Johannes Radebe, and last year's champion Vito Coppola.