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Sinitta admits: 'I've always felt incredibly lucky'

Pop princess Sinitta is starring in NOW That's What I Call a Musical at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. She tells John Byrne all about it and reflects on her lengthy showbiz career.

Feature Article • 20 Jan

NOW That's What I Call A Musical is at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre 21-25 January

Nina Wadia: 'To be honest, my first love was dancing'

"One thing I've always been scared of is musicals," admits Nina Wadia. But now the former EastEnders star heads the cast in the hit show NOW That's What I Call A Musical. Here's how she crossed that particular Rubicon.

Entertainment • 21 Oct 24

Craig Revel Horwood: Strictly is 'beyond' controversy

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood insists that the upcoming 20th anniversary season of the show will not be marred by recent controversy.

Television • 23 Aug 24

Craig Revel Horwood wants BBC Strictly findings asap

Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood wants the BBC's findings from their investigation into misconduct claims on the show to be published quickly.

Television • 18 Aug 24

Strictly allegations a shock, says Craig Revel Horwood

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has said allegations of abusive behaviour to past participants on the show have come as a "shock" to him.

Television • 20 Jul 24

Craig Revel Horwood is releasing his debut solo album

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has announced the release of his debut solo album which he has described as a "perfect blend of drama, pathos, romance, and a touch of high camp".

Music • 17 Jun 24

Craig Revel Horwood on Friday's Late Late Show

Craig Revel Horwood 'zeroes in' on The Late Late Show

Craig Revel Horwood played Strictly for laughs by awarding host Patrick Kielty a big fat zero for his opening monologue on Friday's Late Late Show.

Television • 29 Apr 24

Angela Scanlon 'really gutted' by Strictly exit

Angela Scanlon has admitted that she's "really gutted" to depart Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 26 Nov 23

Les Dennis on Strictly experience: 'I had a great time'

Former Family Fortunes host Les Dennis has said he came on Strictly Come Dancing to entertain as he reflected on becoming the first to leave the show's current run.

Television • 02 Oct 23

When last week's and this week's scores and votes were combined, Les Dennis and Nancy Xu, right, were placed in the dance-off against Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez, left

Strictly says goodbye to first couple of new series

Presenter and actor Les Dennis and his professional dance partner Nancy Xu have become the first couple to be eliminated from the new series of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One.

Television • 01 Oct 23

Strictly Come Dancing is back on BBC One on Saturday at 6:35pm

Strictly judges pull out all the stops for launch show

The BBC has offered a sneak peek of Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing launch show as the judges go up "against each other" to do a big dance number alongside the professionals.

Television • 19 Sep 23

Craig Revel Horwood: 'Miss Hannigan's such fun to play'

Much-loved musical Annie's on its way to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. John Byrne catches up with its star turn, Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, who plays baddie Miss Hannigan.

Feature Article • 21 Aug 23

Kevin Clifton and Fay Brookes in Strictly Ballroom: The Musical (Pic: Danny Kaan)

Kevin Clifton: 'The world's gone mad for ballroom'

Kevin Clifton isn't just the star of Strictly Ballroom: The Musical. As he tells RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne, it's literally a dream come true for him.

Music • 22 May 23

Strictly Come Dancing will be back on BBC One in the Autumn

Strictly confirms dancers, judges, hosts for 2023

Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed its presenters, judges, and professional dancers for the BBC One show's 2023 season.

Television • 21 Apr 23

Strictly hosts Tess Dalyu and Claudiua Winkelman

Strictly Come Dancing final airs tonight

Dancing With the Stars is back in the New Year - but tonight Strictly Come Dancing stars will compete to dance their way to victory in the 2022 final by performing three routines.

Television • 17 Dec 22

Strictly Come Dancing, Friday, BBC One, at 7:00pm and Saturday at 6:45pm

Strictly judges reveal their dream dance partners

Ahead of the return of Strictly Come Dancing to BBC One this weekend, the show's judges have revealed their dream dance partners.

Television • 22 Sep 22

(L-R) Judi Dench with The Repair Shop's Jay Blades and Steve Fletcher

Judi Dench seeks The Repair Shop's help

Belfast star Judi Dench will have a sentimental pocket watch belonging to her late husband mended as part of a special live session of The Repair Shop.

Television • 23 Aug 22

Matt Goss is amongst the new Strictly contestants

Strictly to mark 100 years of the BBC with themed week

Strictly Come Dancing will celebrate 100 years of the BBC with a special themed week and the flagship entertainment series will also return to Blackpool after a two-year absence, it has been revealed.

Television • 21 Aug 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Monday

Britain's Got Talent hits live show mode, Donal Fallon examines the science behind hangovers on Brainstorm, Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood is on The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show, and there's the last-ever Claire Byrne Live . . .

Television • 30 May 22

Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse

BBC reveals Strictly judges for 2022

Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One for its twentieth series with judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Head Judge Shirley Ballas this Autumn.

Television • 19 May 22

Craig Revel Horwood 'fell in love with' Strictly again

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has said he "fell in love with the show all over again" after a positive Covid test nearly two weeks ago forced him to pull out of his Saturday night duties.

Television • 01 Dec 21

Strictly judge 'hated' missing Strictly over Covid test

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood said he "hated it" when he could not appear on the programme last weekend because of a positive Covid test.

Television • 29 Nov 21

Another one bites the glitter dust on Strictly

The latest edition of Strictly saw the remaining couples take to the Ballroom floor with the hope of impressing judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke, Head Judge, Shirley Ballas, guest judge Cynthia Erivo and the voting public.

Television • 28 Nov 21

Motsi Mabuse out of Strictly due to UK covid guidelines

Judge Motsi Mabuse has had to withdraw from Saturday's edition of Strictly Come Dancing due to UK covid guidelines.

Television • 26 Nov 21

Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood contracts Covid-19

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood is to miss this Saturday's live Musicals Week show after he tested positive for Covid-19.

Television • 15 Nov 21