Strictly Come Dancing celebrities will reportedly be required to undergo weekly psychological tests on the upcoming series, as the scandal-hit show continues to battle abuse claims.

Next year’s contestants, including TOWIE’s Pete Wicks, 36, DIY SOS’s Nick Knowles, 61, and soap star Jamie Borthwick, 30, will regularly meet with mental health experts during their time on the show.

Blind comedian Chris McCausland, 47, and Death In Paradise actor Ralf Little, 44, are also believed to be taking to the dancefloor in the upcoming series.

While celebrities may be excited to start dancing, the Mirror reports that the new season will include psychological checks to ensure they can handle the mental strain of learning new dances each week.

A source told the publication: ‘It will give them a safe space to voice any concerns they have – and just feel listened to.

‘As well as allowing Beeb bosses to monitor how the celebrities are coping with the pressures of the show.’