Strictly Come Dancing's launch this weekend in doubt after Queen's death

The launch of Strictly Come Dancing is in doubt this weekend following the death of the Queen

- with fans are still waiting to hear if the hit BBC show will kick off on Saturday.

One tweeted: “Strictly doesn't start airing live until the 24th, but next Saturday's launch episode will definitely be cancelled." The pre-recorded Strictly Come Dancing launch episode, which sees the celebrity stars matched up with their professional dancing partners, was set to air on Saturday, September 17.

The broadcaster has been airing national and regional news programmes between shows including Picturing Elizabeth: Her Life In Images, Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen, and When The Queen Spoke To The Nation.Tonight BBC One will see special editions of Songs Of Praise, Countryfile, and Antiques Roadshow.

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