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Strictly Come Dancing promotional photo showing a smiling Stefan Dennis

Stefan Dennis forced to quit Strictly due to injury

Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing following an injury to his calf.

Television • 20 Oct

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

Third celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

Spoiler alert: Another celebrity has been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after a dance-off on Sunday evening.

Television • 19 Oct

Strictly Come Dancing promotional photo showing a smiling Chris Robshaw

Chris Robshaw: 'Strictly has me hooked on spray tans'

Former England rugby skipper Chris Robshaw has admitted that taking part in Strictly Come Dancing has had a side effect - it's got him "hooked" on spray tans.

Television • 16 Oct

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

Skinner regrets Strictly as he 'never fitted the bill'

Reality TV star Thomas Skinner has said he regrets taking part in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing and that he "never fitted the bill".

Television • 16 Oct

(L-R) Jowita Przystał and Ross King and Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon await the results

Strictly says goodbye to second couple of new series

TV star Ross King and his professional dance partner Jowita Przystal have become the second couple to be eliminated from the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 12 Oct

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Alex Kingston attends the Shakespeare Birthday lunch hosted by Pragnell at Avonbank Gardens on April 22, 2023 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Pragnell)

Strictly's Alex Kingston reveals womb cancer diagnosis

Strictly Come Dancing star Alex Kingston has revealed she was treated for womb cancer last year.

Television • 10 Oct

A smiling Karen Carney in a Strictly Come Dancing publicity photo

Karen Carney joined Strictly to rebuild her confidence

Former England footballer Karen Carney has said she joined Strictly Come Dancing to "rebuild" her confidence after facing a backlash over her role as a female pundit.

Television • 07 Oct

Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden, with Strictly host Tess Daly

Thomas Skinner is first contestant voted off Strictly

Former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner has become the first contestant to be voted off the current run of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One.

Television • 05 Oct

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.

Television • 02 Oct

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

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

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