Strictly Come Dancing set for clash with The X Factor

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

The launch of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing is to go head-to-head with ITV’s The X Factor after both shows were scheduled in a Sunday evening slot.

Head-to-head scheduled for 7 September

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