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Strictly Come Dancing

All the latest news and rumours on Strictly Come Dancing, a ballroom dancing competition series on BBC One which sees celebrities paired with professional dancers to compete for the coveted Glitterball Trophy. It began in 2004, and is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024.

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Vito Coppola's replacement revealed after Strictly star forced to sit out tour

TV 13 hours ago By Pierra Willix

Pete Wicks considering drastic action after spotting health condition on Strictly

TV 19 hours ago By Pierra Willix

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: John Whaite and Johannes Radebe during the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour press launch at Utilita Arena Birmingham on January 20, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Strictly star feels 'empowered' stripping naked in explicit return to OnlyFans

TV 4 days ago By Meghna Amin

Wynne Evans and his brother Huw (Picture: Instagram/@wynnevans)

Strictly star Wynne Evans pays heartfelt tribute after 'hero' oldest brother dies

TV 6 days ago By Sabrina Barr

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock (13884734c) Shirley Ballas 'Good Morning Britain' TV show, London, UK - 24 Apr 2023

Shirley Ballas 'suffered serious distress' as man is charged with stalking her

TV 7 days ago By Pierra Willix

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock (14621217q) Chris McCausland 'This Morning' TV show, London, UK - 05 Aug 2024

Chris McCausland reveals first major project off the back of Strictly win

TV 7 days ago By Emily Bashforth

Seann Walsh smiling in a Strictly Come Dancing promo shot.

Seann Walsh overcomes Strictly scandal hell and returns to BBC primetime

TV December 27, 2024 By Josie Copson

Nick Knowles dancing on Strictly Come Dancing on the left and trying to walk up a set of stairs on the right.

Nick Knowles learning to 'walk normally' after major operations for Strictly injury

TV December 27, 2024 By Josie Copson

Strictly's Gorka Marquez with his head on his hand in Gorka and Gemma: Behind the Lens

Gorka Marquez: 'I want to show the other side of Strictly'

TV December 26, 2024 By Ruth Lawes

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2024,25-12-2024,The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas celebrities and professional dancers,**EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION UNTIL 00:01 HRS ON WEDNESDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2024**,BBC Public Service,Guy Levy

Strictly Come Dancing makes history as Christmas special winner crowned

TV December 25, 2024 By Meghna Amin

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only Undated BBC handout photo of Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima, during their appearance on the live show on Saturday for BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing. Issue date: Saturday October 7, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Strictly star 'spat on' in vile incident while out shopping on Christmas Eve

TV December 25, 2024 By Meghna Amin

BGUK_3114022 - *EXCLUSIVE* London, UNITED KINGDOM - MUST CALL FOR PRICING BEFORE USAGE - STRICTLY NOT AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE USAGE UNTIL 16:55 PM UK TIME ON 24/12/2024 - 'I'm A Celeb' star Maura Higgins and her new beau Pete Wicks are spotted loading up suitcases into a taxi???could Maura be whisking her new man Pete off to Ireland for a cozy Christmas with the Higgins clan? Pictured: Maura Higgins - Pete Wicks BACKGRID UK 23 DECEMBER 2024 BYLINE MUST READ: UniquePictures.co.uk / BACKGRID UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com *Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*

I'm A Celebrity's Maura Higgins loved up with Pete Wicks ahead of ‘Christmas getaway'

TV December 25, 2024 By Pierra Willix

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andre Csillag/REX/Shutterstock (481524u) BUCKS FIZZ - MIKE NOLAN, JAY ASTON, CHERYL BAKER, BOBBY G AT THE DOMINION THEATRE, LONDON, BRITAIN - APR 1983 VARIOUS

80s music legend reveals ‘talks’ to join Strictly after quitting band

TV December 24, 2024 By Emily Bashforth

Chris McCausland sitting on a stage with a Christmas tree and a snowman behind him

Chris McCausland fans declare 'make him King' as he delivers powerful Christmas message

TV December 24, 2024 By Emily Bashforth

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only Undated BBC handout photo of winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice with the glitterball trophy during the final of Strictly Come Dancing 2021. Issue date: Saturday December 18, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

The reason why Rose Ayling-Ellis didn't appear in Strictly 20th anniversary special

TV December 23, 2024 By Emily Bashforth

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maurizio D'Avanzo/MDPhoto/ipa-agency.net/Shutterstock (15026385y) Bianca Guaccero And Giovanni Pernice, Federica Pellegrini And Pasquale La Rocca 'Dancing With The Stars' TV show Final, Rome, Italy - 21 Dec 2024

Giovanni Pernice 'vows to marry girlfriend' as they win Italian Strictly

TV December 23, 2024 By Meghna Amin

Vogue Williams on Strictly Come Dancing, wearing a pink shirt and on a background of snow-covered trees

Vogue Williams: 'There's no point getting upset about my Strictly shake-up'

TV December 22, 2024 By Sabrina Barr

Len Goodman

Strictly judge breaks down in tears paying tribute to Len Goodman in emotional show

TV December 22, 2024 By Asyia Iftikhar

WARNING: Embargoed for publication until 21:00:01 on 18/12/2021 - Programme Name: Strictly Come Dancing 2021 - TX: 18/12/2021 - Episode: n/a (No. n/a) - Picture Shows: ++DRESS RUN++ *NOT FOR PUBLICATION UNTIL 21:00HRS, SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER, 2021* Rose Ayling-Ellis, Giovanni Pernice - (C) BBC - Photographer: Guy Levy

Strictly legend delights fans as she joins Doctor Who in 'scariest episode yet'

TV December 20, 2024 By Brooke Ivey Johnson

Harry Aikines-Aryeety receiving an award, looking out at the audience as he takes the trophy

Strictly star is unrecognisable almost 20 years after winning huge award at 17

TV December 19, 2024 By Robert Oliver

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