The *Strictly Come Dancing* rumor mill is officially over—BBC just dropped the news: **Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon** are joining the pro lineup for 2025! After a chaotic year (Giovanni’s exit, fan wars, and tabloid drama), this feels like a reset. But will fresh blood fix the show’s vibe? Here’s my take.
### **Who Are They?**
Alexis Warr isn’t a stranger—she’s been a backup dancer on *Strictly* for years, and Julian’s a *Burn the Floor* alum (aka the training ground for half the pros). They’ve got the chops, but let’s be real: **fans don’t just want skill—they want CHEMISTRY.** Remember when Dianne Buswell and Tyler West had that electric partnership? Or Nikita Kuzmin’s charm offensive? That’s the secret sauce.
### **The Giovanni-shaped Hole**
Pernice’s exit left a gap (love him or hate him, he brought drama and dazzling routines). Julian’s got the suave, Latin flair to fill it—but can he handle the *Strictly* spotlight? The tabloids *live* for pro drama (see: the AJ Odudu “feud” rumors). Alexis, meanwhile, has backup-dancer hustle—but will she shine as a lead?
### **The Real Test: Celeb Partners**
New pros always get tested. If Julian lands the comedy contestant or Alexis gets a front-runner, their fate’s sealed. Remember Nancy Xu’s breakout with Rhys Stephenson? Or the disaster of poor Nikita with a wooden partner? Casting is *everything.*
### **My Prediction?**
The fandom’s split: Some will stan the newbies; others will mourn the OGs. But change is good—*Strictly* needs energy after last season’s scandals. If these two bring the heat (and the tabloids behave?), 2025 could be a redemption arc.
**Hot take:** Give Julian a ringer and Alexis a dark horse. Let’s see if they’ve got that *Strictly* sparkle.
— DanceWami ✨ *(Team Nikita forever, though.)*
