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Strictly Come Dancing has "no plans" to include same-s3x couples on the show this year, the BBC has confirmed.
A spokesman for the show said: "Strictly has chosen the longstanding ballroom dancing format of mixed-s3x couples."
The issue has previously divided opinion among former contestants.
Last year, Judge Rinder said: "Would it be a big step forward for the LGBTQI community if there were same-s3x couples on Strictly? Do me a favour!"
But he now seems to have had a change of heart, telling The Telegraph: "It would be great if it happens, visibility really does matter."
Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills, who competed in 2014, said: "It's all in the hands of the producers, although apparently [having same-s3x couples] doesn't work as well in things like ballroom."
On Twitter, opinion was divided. One user agreed with the BBC's decision, adding that it would alienate some audiences:
But another posted on Twitter that could help some children being raised by same-s3x couples:
If you can’t see the damage Strictly not allowing same s3x couples does to children raised by same-s3x parents because it’s not “traditional” enough then you are part of the problem. Children need to see what they see at home represented on tv. It creates normality
— Jon Dexter (@JonMDexter) August 6, 2018
Last year, Strictly contestant Reverend Richard Coles said it made "no sense that anybody resists the idea" of same-s3x contestants dancing together.
His comments came after fellow contestant Susan Calman, who is openly gay, was criticised on social media by LGBT activists for not having a female professional partner.
Calman responded: "I wanted to dance with a man. I am not being held hostage by the BBC. I'm still well gay and proud of it."
Calman was partnered with Kevin Clifton whilst Coles was partnered with Dianne Buswell during their time on the contest.
Last year, Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood said he was "hopeful" that there would be same-s3x couples in the show.
"I think same-s3x couples can exist," he told ITV's Lorraine.
"You only have to decide who's going to go backwards really, that's the only difference.
"If you consider the tango was originally danced between two men anyway... It's powerful, explosive, and the same can happen between two women."
Another judge who was in favour of same-s3x couples appearing on the show was the head judge, Shirley Ballas who called the idea "marvellous" earlier this year.
She also mentioned US show Dancing with the Stars, where Cher's son Chaz Bono, who was born female, performed with a woman in 2011.
"If they were to do that I would embrace it. Whatever choices people make I'll be fine with," Ballas said.
In 2010, Israel's version of Dancing with the Stars included a same-s3x couple which featured TV presenter Gili Shem Tov who was partnered with professional dancer Dorit Milman.
The couple took turns on the traditional male role of leading the dances.
"Because I share my life with a woman and have a family with her, to me this is the most natural thing to do." Tov said.