BBC bosses 'ban token oldies' from Strictly

BBC bosses have reportedly banned "token oldie" contestants from 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Station executives are said to have told casting agents for the ballroom dance contest to only sign up celebrities with a "chance of winning" and, having seen the likes of Tony Jacklin, Paul Daniels, Johnny Ball and Edwina Currie fail to impress on the dancefloor, they have advised staying away from older stars.