'Strictly Come Dancing' professionals are reportedly angered by the pay demands of the judges.

Shirley Ballas is a judge on the BBC show

Shirley Ballas is a judge on the BBC show

The professional dancers are rumoured to be furious that the judges - Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke - are seeking a pay increase while they receive a flat fee of around £35,000.

An insider told The Sun newspaper: "The pros are seething.

"They work their a**** off for three months of the year, while the judges swan in on a Saturday, watch some nice dancing and air their thoughts.

"A few of the dancers mooted the idea of staging their own protest. But they are well aware there’s a cost of living crisis and they all love and are appreciative of their jobs."

The 'Strictly' dancers often train for up to ten hours a day, six days a week.

The judges are said to be pushing for a pay rise, but the BBC is reported to be standing firm over their demands.

Meanwhile, Rylan Clark recently announced via social media that he was quitting as the host of 'Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two'.

The 34-year-old star - who has co-hosted the show alongside Zoe Ball and Janette Manrara - wrote on Instagram: "After four fantastic years it's time for me to hang up my glittery jacket and say goodbye to It Takes Two.

"I've had the best time hosting the show alongside Janette and Zoe and I can't thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show.

"I've been welcomed into the Strictly family and will firmly hold that title dear to me.

"The time has come for me to pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me.

"Thank you Strictly, you will have my heart and dancing feet. (sic)"