Strictly Come Dancing

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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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