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Cynthia Erivo at the Fourth Annual Black Women on Broadway Awards held at Chelsea Piers on 2 June 2025 in New York

Cynthia Erivo returns to Strictly as first guest mentor

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo is to return to Strictly Come Dancing as the show's first-ever guest mentor.

Tom Skinner is seen smiling in a BBC promotional photo for Strictly Come Dancing

Skinner stands by 'right decision' to join Strictly

Former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner has said he does not regret making the "right decision" to join Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 27 Sep

Strictly Come Dancing pairing Dani Dyer & Nikita Kuzmin

Dani Dyer-Bowen wishes Strictly stars well after injury

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dani Dyer-Bowen has said she "can't wait" to watch the show despite being forced to leave after fracturing her ankle.

Television • 27 Sep

Strictly reveals Love Island winner as new contestant

Former Love Island winner Amber Davies is joining Strictly Come Dancing, replacing Dani Dyer-Bowen, who had to pull out of the BBC dancing show this week after fracturing her ankle in a fall during rehearsals.

Television • 26 Sep

Strictly Come Dancing promotional photo showing a smiling Chris Robshaw

Robshaw says Strictly is out of his 'comfort zone'

Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw has said Strictly Come Dancing is "completely" out of his "comfort zone".

Television • 26 Sep

Ross King's 'heart goes out' to Dani Dyer-Bowen

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ross King has shown his support for Dani Dyer-Bowen after she was forced to pull out of the BBC show.

Television • 24 Sep

Dani Dyer-Bowen out of Strictly Come Dancing

Dani Dyer-Bowen has said she is "heartbroken" to have to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing after fracturing her ankle in a fall during rehearsals.

Television • 23 Sep

The Strictly Come Dancing cast for 2025 pose for a photo on the dancefloor

Dowden and Skinner among Strictly pairings for 2025

The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner and Welsh dancer Amy Dowden are among the Strictly Come Dancing pairings that have been revealed in an action-packed launch show.

Television • 21 Sep

Strictly Come Dancing fans given launch show sneak peek

First-look photos have been released from the Strictly Come Dancing launch show ahead of the series' return on Saturday evening.

Television • 19 Sep

BBC handout photo of (left to right) Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Vicky Pattison, Thomas Skinner, Ross King, George Clarke, Stefan Dennis, Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston, Balvinder Sopal, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Karen Carney, Ellie Goldstein, Chris Robshaw, Lewis C

Strictly celebrities describe their aches and pains

Celebrities taking part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing have been describing their "burning" legs and asking for advice on how to treat sore feet as they train for the series launch.

Television • 19 Sep

Strictly Come Dancing judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, and Anton Du Beke

Strictly's Shirley Ballas teases 'exciting changes'

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has teased some "exciting changes" and "twists and turns" ahead of the new series this weekend.

Television • 18 Sep

Thomas Skinner admits he has made 'big mistakes'

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner has admitted he has made "big mistakes", adding: "If you dig you'll find more."

Television • 15 Sep

Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg attend the BAFTA Television and Television Craft Nominees' Party at The V&A on 24 April, 2025 in London

Strictly's Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg share baby news

Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell and YouTube star Joe Sugg have announced they are expecting their first child together.

Television • 14 Sep

First official photo of new Strictly contestants drops

The first photo of the new cast of Strictly Come Dancing contestants has been released, with all 15 dressed up and ready to hit the dancefloor.

Television • 12 Sep

Strictly's Skinner apologises over press event conduct

Former Apprentice contestant Thomas Skinner has apologised for picking up a journalist's phone and leaving a Strictly Come Dancing press event on Tuesday.

Television • 10 Sep

First trailer for new series of Strictly is revealed

The first trailer for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing has been released by the BBC.

Television • 05 Sep

Strictly's Shirley Ballas discusses stalker experience

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has said she will "never feel completely safe again" after being targeted by a stalker who accused her of killing a member of her family.

Television • 01 Sep

Emmerdale's Lewis Cope announced for Strictly

Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope as been announced as a contestant for Strictly Come Dancing after Game Of Thrones star Kristian Nairn withdrew from the series.

Television • 22 Aug

Police to investigate Strictly allegations – reports

The BBC has asked the police to investigate Strictly Come Dancing amid fresh allegations, according to reports, after claims two of its stars used cocaine.

Television • 18 Aug

Kristian Nairn final contestant for Strictly 2025

GoT star Kristian Nairn final Strictly 2025 contestant

Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn is the fifteenth and final celebrity joining the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 15 Aug

Strictly Come Dancing promotional photo showing a smiling Stefan Dennis

Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis joins Strictly hopefuls

Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis has become the latest celebrity to be confirmed for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One.

Television • 14 Aug

Reality TV star Vicky Pattison joins Strictly line-up

Former The Apprentice star and social media personality Tom Skinner is the latest contestant to be announced for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One.

Television • 14 Aug

Ellie Goldstein smiles at a party to celebrate British Vogue Forces for Change 2024

Seventh celebrity for Strictly Come Dancing is revealed

Model and CBBC actress Ellie Goldstein has been announced as the latest contestant for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 14 Aug

BBC promotional photo for George Clarke on Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly reveals sixth celebrity for new series

YouTube star and podcast host George Clarke is the sixth celebrity contestant announced for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 12 Aug

Collage picture of Strictly Come Dancing contestants, left to right: Dani Dyer, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Alex Kingston

More Strictly Come Dancing contestants announced

Dani Dyer, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Alex Kingston and Balvinder Sopal have been revealed as the latest contestants for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 12 Aug