They are all on the same pay 'within' strictly, I believe at one point Anton and Brendan were said to be earing more due to their longevity they don't share exact figures they have always been open about their pay scale.
The Strictly bosses don't care what you earn outside of Strictly, I very much doubt that comes into play when they organising the Pro line up.
I don't see why 'others would have to do everything to stay' no main cast pro has been dropped since Brendan they have all moved on, maybe some a bit nugged but TPTB seem to be keen to keep the Pros long term now a days. I suspect the next female hire will be fairly young due to this they will then have a female pro for the more younger males.
I can see us seeing Diane for a few more years, she doesn't give the impression that she is ready to leave.
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He's coming across like one of those washed up old idols who continue to do multiple retirement tours.
Plus he and the strictly theatre company know it will generate talk, at the very least the Beryl's will panic buy the tickets.
