Strictly Come Dancing

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Strictly Come Dancing: Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to host

Strictly Come Dancing: Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to host

Tue, 19 May, 2026

The trio will take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Zoe Ball out of the running for Strictly Come Dancing presenting role

Zoe Ball out of the running for Strictly Come Dancing presenting role

Tue, 12 May, 2026

The broadcaster said she has been grieving the rejection.
Strictly Come Dancing confirms returning professional dancers amid departures

Strictly Come Dancing confirms returning professional dancers amid departures

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Alexis Warr, Amy Dowden and Aljaz Skorjanec are among the returning performers on one of the BBC’s flagship shows.
Gorka Marquez ‘steps back’ from Strictly Come Dancing after 10 years

Gorka Marquez ‘steps back’ from Strictly Come Dancing after 10 years

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

The 35-year-old made the announcement on Instagram.
Strictly Come Dancing star to face no charges after rape arrest

Strictly Come Dancing star to face no charges after rape arrest

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

The man, whose identity is not known, was arrested in October last year in connection with an alleged incident in 2024.
Strictly professionals lead tributes to Michelle Tsiakkas after ’emotional’ exit

Strictly professionals lead tributes to Michelle Tsiakkas after ’emotional’ exit

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

The 30-year-old dancer said she had ‘hoped to have more time’ on the show.
Ruth Jones says there ‘isn’t a figure’ big enough to tempt her to do Strictly

Ruth Jones says there ‘isn’t a figure’ big enough to tempt her to do Strictly

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

The Welsh actress, 59, also said she would rather watch Celebrity Traitors from the comfort of her own home than take part in the show.
Karen Hauer quits Strictly Come Dancing after 14 years

Karen Hauer quits Strictly Come Dancing after 14 years

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Hauer made the announcement in a video shared to social media on Saturday morning.
‘There’s lots of life in us’ – Ruth Langsford on women feeling ‘invisible’ after 50

‘There’s lots of life in us’ – Ruth Langsford on women feeling ‘invisible’ after 50

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

The popular TV presenter has written her first book, titled Feeling Fabulous.
Vicky Pattison taking Strictly tour ‘very seriously’

Vicky Pattison taking Strictly tour ‘very seriously’

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

The Strictly Come Dancing live tour launches at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Friday for the first of 30 dates around the UK.
Shirley Ballas says she is feeling ‘much better’ after falling on to glass table

Shirley Ballas says she is feeling ‘much better’ after falling on to glass table

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

The 65-year-old head judge on the BBC dancing programme said she was taking time to heal her neck and back.
Strictly judge Shirley Ballas taken to hospital after falling on glass table

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas taken to hospital after falling on glass table

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Ballas is due to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing live tour from next week.
Thomas Skinner: I didn’t return for Strictly final as it ‘wasn’t fair’ on others

Thomas Skinner: I didn’t return for Strictly final as it ‘wasn’t fair’ on others

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

The 34-year-old and his professional partner Amy Dowden were the first pair to be eliminated from the BBC dance show last October.
Thomas Skinner apologises for walking out of Strictly Come Dancing press event

Thomas Skinner apologises for walking out of Strictly Come Dancing press event

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

The 34-year-old former Apprentice star said his departure was not related to the show, claiming he had seen messages on a reporter’s phone.
Tim Davie defends decision to cast Thomas Skinner on Strictly Come Dancing

Tim Davie defends decision to cast Thomas Skinner on Strictly Come Dancing

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Former The Apprentice contestant Skinner, 34, who is now a social media star, has drawn strong criticism for some of his X posts.
Wynne Evans accuses Strictly Come Dancing of ‘fundamentally flawed’ duty of care

Wynne Evans accuses Strictly Come Dancing of ‘fundamentally flawed’ duty of care

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

The BBC introduced new duty of care measures in 2024 including a chaperone who is present ‘at all times’ during training room rehearsals.
Dianne Buswell wants to have children with Joe Sugg ‘when the time is right’

Dianne Buswell wants to have children with Joe Sugg ‘when the time is right’

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

The dancer met YouTube star Sugg on Strictly Come Dancing when they were paired together in 2018.
Amanda Abbington delays wedding by a year amid Strictly fallout

Amanda Abbington delays wedding by a year amid Strictly fallout

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

The BBC upheld ‘some, but not all’ of the allegations made by Abbington about her dance partner Giovanni Pernice, 34.
Sara Davies announces departure from Dragons’ Den ‘for now’

Sara Davies announces departure from Dragons’ Den ‘for now’

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

In a post on Instagram, the entrepreneur said she will be focusing on her own business.
Motsi Mabuse to join judging panel for Strictly Come Dancing tour

Motsi Mabuse to join judging panel for Strictly Come Dancing tour

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Mabuse said she is ‘thrilled’ to be joining her fellow TV judges on tour.
Director-general Tim Davie says he ‘can’t see’ Huw Edwards returning to BBC

Director-general Tim Davie says he ‘can’t see’ Huw Edwards returning to BBC

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Mr Davie said Edwards’ crimes were ‘appalling’ and said ‘there’s no doubt that an affair like this impacts our reputation’.
Strictly’s Amy Dowden: ‘Cancer has changed me as a person’

Strictly’s Amy Dowden: ‘Cancer has changed me as a person’

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

As her memoir Dancing In The Rain is published, Amy Dowden talks to Abi Jackson about what’s got her through some ‘very dark’ times.
Pasha Kovalev optimistic about future of Strictly if BBC re-establish rules

Pasha Kovalev optimistic about future of Strictly if BBC re-establish rules

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

The Russian dancer said he was ‘very upset’ to hear allegations made about the show.
Laura Whitmore alleges ‘inappropriate behaviour’ during her Strictly stint

Laura Whitmore alleges ‘inappropriate behaviour’ during her Strictly stint

Sat, 27 Jul, 2024

Giovanni Pernice has previously rejected claims by Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington.
Zara McDermott on Graziano Di Prima’s Strictly exit: I feared victim shaming

Zara McDermott on Graziano Di Prima’s Strictly exit: I feared victim shaming

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

The reality star was paired with the professional dancer last year
Amy Dowden provides health update after being admitted to respiratory unit

Amy Dowden provides health update after being admitted to respiratory unit

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

The Welsh professional dancer was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May last year.
Angela Scanlon jokes she’s ‘furious’ Strictly tour won’t go to Dublin

Angela Scanlon jokes she’s ‘furious’ Strictly tour won’t go to Dublin

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

She joked she would be a ‘shoo-in’ to win in front of a home crowd.
Strictly’s Amy Dowden: I feel I was robbed of the year I had planned

Strictly’s Amy Dowden: I feel I was robbed of the year I had planned

Sun, 31 Dec, 2023

The 33-year-old hopes to win the BBC celebrity dance competition’s Glitterball trophy next year.
Amanda Abbington to miss Strictly Come Dancing live show due to medical reasons

Amanda Abbington to miss Strictly Come Dancing live show due to medical reasons

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

The news was announced on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two.
Strictly’s Angela Scanlon compares foot bandages to abstract modern art

Strictly’s Angela Scanlon compares foot bandages to abstract modern art

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

The TV presenter is being put through her paces on the dancing show.
Angela Scanlon to take on Charleston for Strictly’s movie week

Angela Scanlon to take on Charleston for Strictly’s movie week

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Along with her partner Carlos Gu, the Meath-born presenter will perform the dance to the track Who’s Got The Pain from the film Damn Yankees.
Shirley Ballas ‘in awe’ of Angela Scanlon’s moves on Strictly Come Dancing

Shirley Ballas ‘in awe’ of Angela Scanlon’s moves on Strictly Come Dancing

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

Irish TV presenter Angela Scanlon jived her way to a score of 29 points.

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