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Amanda Abbington recalls 'horrible' Strictly experience

Amanda Abbington has admitted that her time on Strictly Come Dancing was "tough and horrible" as she recalled that she would vomit and cry at home after rehearsals.

Television • 15 Jul 24

Strictly's Shirley Ballas says "truth prevails" amid claims about Giovanni Pernice's teaching methods

Strictly's Ballas says truth prevails amid Pernice exit

Shirley Ballas said "the truth prevails" as she reflected on her experience with former Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice amid allegations against his teaching methods.

Television • 14 Jul 24

Graziano Di Prima "deeply regrets" events that have led to him departing Strictly Come Dancing

Pro dancer regrets events that led to Strictly exit

Graziano Di Prima has said he "deeply regrets" the events that have led to his exit from Strictly Come Dancing as he confirmed his departure from the BBC show.

Television • 13 Jul 24

Aljaz Skorjanec to return to Strictly Come Dancing after a two-year hiatus

Aljaz Skorjanec to make Strictly Come Dancing return

Professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec will return to Strictly Come Dancing following a two-year hiatus, it has been announced.

Television • 08 Jul 24

Gorka Marquez:"Everybody's missed, everybody's a big part of the show, so when someone decides to leave or change careers, it's just sad for everybody."

Strictly pro: It's sad for everyone when someone leaves

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has said it is "just sad for everybody" when someone leaves the line-up, in the wake of Giovanni Pernice's exit.

Gorka Marquez • 25 Jun 24

Giovanni Pernice: "I am co-operating fully with the ongoing BBC investigation, which will determine the truth."

Strictly star denies claims of 'threatening behaviour'

Giovanni Pernice has branded allegations about his teaching methods "simply false" after it emerged he will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2024.

Television • 16 Jun 24

Strictly's Pernice denies 'abusive' behaviour claims

Giovanni Pernice has rejected allegations that he displayed "abusive or threatening behaviour" while working as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 19 May 24

Shirley Ballas - "Check your body, check your breasts. It might save your life"

Shirley Ballas urges cancer tests as she awaits results

Shirley Ballas has said undergoing biopsy tests to check for breast cancer has been "terrifying" as she urged others not to miss their health check-ups.

Television • 28 Apr 24

Winkleman: men in The Traitors feared smart women

The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman said she believes male contestants were chosen to become traitors on the hit BBC show because they felt "threatened" by smart women in the group.

Television • 20 Apr 24

Dowden spoke publicly throughout her cancer treatment

Amy Dowden has 'fingers crossed' for Strictly return

Amy Dowden has said she is "working hard" to get her body ready for a return to Strictly Come Dancing following her battle with breast cancer.

Television • 16 Apr 24

Strictly stars paid tribute to Robin Windor as dancer was laid to rest

Strictly stars pay tribute to late dancer Robin Windsor

Strictly Come Dancing stars have paid tribute to Robin Windsor as the late professional dancer was laid to rest.

Television • 27 Mar 24

Strictly's Pernice says it's a 'shame' Abbington left

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has said it is a "shame" that Amanda Abbington left the show early as he feels they could have "gone all the way".

Television • 17 Mar 24

The professional dancer said that she is "so grateful for another chance at life"

Strictly's Amy Dowden issues positive cancer update

Amy Dowden said she is looking forward to "all the celebrations" she missed out while being treated for cancer, as she revealed that "no evidence of disease" was found during her latest health check.

Entertainment Headlines • 24 Feb 24

Robin Windsor (pictured in London in November 2015) - Tributes have flooded in for the dancer since news of his death broke on Tuesday

Robin Windsor's family thanks fans, asks for privacy

The family of former Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor has thanked fans for the "outpouring of love and celebration" for the professional dancer after his death at 44.

Television • 22 Feb 24

Robin Windsor was a fan-favourite during his time on Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor dies

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor has died at the age of 44, it has been announced.

Television • 20 Feb 24

Angela Scanlon and her partner Carlos Gu on Strictly Come Dancing

Scanlon 'furious' the Strictly tour won't go to Dublin

Angela Scanlon has joked she is "furious" the Strictly Come Dancing live tour is not going to Dublin or Belfast as she would be a "shoo-in" to win.

Television • 18 Jan 24

Amy Dowden says she felt 'bitter' and 'jealous' on New Year's Eve

Amy Dowden says she felt 'jealous' on New Year's Eve

Amy Dowden has said she felt "jealous" when she saw people sharing their highlights of 2023 after she battled through a year with a mastectomy, chemotherapy and fertility treatment.

Television • 03 Jan 24

Watch the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special on BBC One on Christmas Day at 4.40pm

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special winner revealed

The winners of this year's Strictly Christmas Special have been crowned king and queen of the dancefloor.

Television • 25 Dec 23

What's on? TV and streaming tips for Christmas Day

Mrs Brown is dreaming of a quiet Christmas, there's an animated Peter and the Wolf, a look at the life of Caroline Ahern, and Christmas editions of Strictly Come Dancing and Call the Midwife . . .

Television • 25 Dec 23

Amy Dowden: "To have that adrenaline rush from performing in front of an audience, to be back with the gang made me feel like Amy again"

Amy Dowden says she felt like herself again on Strictly

Amy Dowden has said she felt like herself for the first time since her cancer diagnosis when she was reunited with her fellow Strictly Come Dancing professionals to perform during the live final.

Television • 18 Dec 23

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola lift the glitterball trophy

Ellie Leach becomes youngest celebrity to win Strictly

Ellie Leach has said that Strictly Come Dancing was a "life-changing opportunity" following her win alongside professional dance partner Vito Coppola.

Television • 18 Dec 23

Only three celebrities remain in the dance competition

Strictly finalists revealed as 10th celeb eliminated

Annabel Croft has become the 10th celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing leaving finalists Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach and Layton Williams.

Television • 11 Dec 23

Rose Leslie and Suranne Jones return in Vigil

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Sunday

Today's TV picks include a much-lauded police drama which returns for a second season, a reality show finale and a classic Irish film...

Television • 11 Dec 23

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Saturday

There are two super - but very different movies - on the box tonight, and it's semi-final week on Strictly. Plus Rylan Clark has a sit-down chat with Cher!

Television • 11 Dec 23

Bobby Brazier 'excited and grateful' for Strictly

EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier has said that he feels "excited and grateful" for getting the chance to take part in Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 08 Dec 23