Alexandra Burke dazzles on red carpet alongside Strictly's Johannes Radebe

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice rushed to support his 2021 celebrity partner Rose Ayling-Ellis as she shared some major news. The EastEnders actress, 27, penned a lengthy Instagram message this week – and her Strictly pro partner was among the first to react.

Strictly favourites Johannes and Ellie Taylor have teased fans by claiming they have “become parents”. But before fans get too excited, the professional dancer and his comedian partner have not had a baby – they’ve “adopted” an adorable sheep.

Ellie Taylor has unveiled a stunning selfie that showed fans she doesn't need all the Strictly sparkle to look gorgeous.The comedian and TV star, 38, is dazzling viewers on the dancefloor on the BBC ballroom contest.But the Mock The Week starlet looked just as ravishing in a snap showing her without a scrap of makeup on.READ MORE: Strictly's Anton Du Beke blasts BBC show for 'moving him back' in group routinesThe selfie showed Basildon lass Ellie grabbing a snack in between rehearsals for the BBC ballroom contest, clad in a comfy-looking black top and snuggly red hoodie.Her long brown hair was tied back in a messy ponytail, a far cry from the well-groomed, bouncing curls she sports on Strictly.She was bare-faced and positively glowing as she beamed at the camera and told fans: "Another day being an athlete eating a sausage roll from a service station.""Eat Clean Train Dirty," she's captioned the cute shot.When she signed up for the show, Ellie said it was a "total dream come true" but admitted to some nerves."I cannot begin to explain how excited/terrified I am," she wrote. "I promise that what I lack in dancing ability and spacial awareness I’ll make up for in fake tan and enthusiasm."The brunette is paired with pro Johannes Radebe and said she was "over the b***** moon" when she was told that they would be dancing together.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Posting on Instagram, she said: "@johannesradebe is all I ever wanted - he’s everything you’d hope he’d be and so much more."The most patient teacher to this carthouse of a partner he’s been forced to hitch his wagon to.

The Strictly Come Dancing ballroom may have only just been emptied for another week but fans of the show are already discussing the upcoming week after the latest song and dance choices were revealed.

Loose Women and revealed she had chosen to keep her baby's name and gender a secret to protect them.The 34-year-old's decision has been slammed by Ulkrika Jonsson, 55, who said such a move will attract more attention.She said: "Announcing you’re pregnant and then shutting the door of access to your life for those who have hitherto cared about your journey, supported you or are just plain nosey, isn’t on."For me, it attracts far more attention than leaving the door ajar and letting people know you’ve had a girl or a boy."Maybe that was the point, says the cynic in me."Ulrika shared her thoughts in her column with The Sun, titled: "Alexandra Burke not revealing baby gender is just attention seeking… don’t play fame game if you want to protect kids."Strictly's Matt Goss opens up about 'very rare' health conditionShe went on to say she didn't understand how choosing to keep the gender private would compromise their child as she pointed out their baby will eventually be seen in public. Ulrika likened the situation to her own experience with fame.The presenter came into the spotlight 34 years ago as a weather presenter before she moved on to host Gladiators. The mother-of-four said she "learnt very quickly" that people would take an interest in her personal life and not just work."I always had a healthy understanding that I did not have the power to turn off the tap of fame just because I felt uncomfortable about aspects of my life," she added before going on to wish Alexandra luck with keeping things private. The presenter went on to praise the new mum for her "personal tenacity, physical strength and ambition" and went on to congratulate her.The X Factor winner documented her pregnancy progress and birth on her Instagram

Strictly Come Dancing has been spectacular to say the least, with last week’s episode seeing the 2022 contestants performing routines inspired by beloved movies. Tonight, couples including Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin; Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe; Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima; and Tony Adams and Katya Jones will return to the dancefloor once more. The Strictly dancefloor is an iconic sight on British TV, as is the Glitterball Trophy that the competitors are all hoping they’ll win by the time the end of the competition comes around.

READ MORE: Strictly star wouldn't have romance with pro as he wouldn't give body away 'willy nilly' “My upper body is wondering what is going on.”The Ted Lasso actress said she had no idea how tough Strictly would be when she signed up, and told how dancing on the hit BBC show was giving her nightmares.Ellie, 38, said: “I’m loving it but Strictly is full on. I expected it to be really physical because you are so active training all the time.“But it’s the mental side of things which is harder, especially because I know I am not the best dancer.“I have a little wobble every day.

James Jordan is no stranger to sharing his honest opinion about Strictly Come Dancing hopefuls on Twitter and said he will continue to do so despite some backlash recently.The 44-year-old said his words are never intended to be malicious, so will therefore continue to speak his mind.Earlier this month during a live show, the dancer shared a cryptic tweet writing: "Oh my how Strictly has changed."When asked about the comment in an interview with Express.co.uk, the dancer said there was "a lot more" Ballroom and Latin dances when he was a part of the line-up.The dancer was a professional on the show for seven years alongside his wife Ola.Reflecting on how times had changed, he added: "So, even with the pro dancers, when the pros come out, they're doing dances that I don't even recognise.James Jordan claims Steph McGovern's show 'stitched him up'"And yes ok listen, things move on, I get that, but essentially people loved and celebrated Strictly all over the world because it was Ballroom and Latin dancing."As a Ballroom and Latin dancer, that's what I love watching."James went on to say that he does however still loves watching the show and said some other parts are now "so much better" than they were before."I think it's fantastic but it's just very different to what I did when I was on the show," he added.Strictly made its first move away from traditional Ballroom and Latin style in 2018 when it introduced the couple's choice category.The new option allows dancing duos to choose from one of three new dances that they believe will show off their celebrity's best moves.Two years later, the show introduced its first same-sex pairing, Nicola Adams and Katya Jones.This was followed by John Whaite and Johannes Radebe, who made

Ulrika Jonsson has blasted Alexandra Burke as "attention seeking" for not revealing the gender of her baby. Alexandra, 34, and her footballer fiance Darren Randolph, 35, welcomed their first child together in July but have not given any details of the tot as Alexandra says her family "did not ask for fame" but Ulrika doesn't agree. Writing in The Sun, Ulrika said: "The public clearly have an interest in her and her private life.

Ulrika Jonsson has branded Alexandra Burke an "attention seeker" after the X Factor winner said she would be keeping her baby's name and gender a secret. Former Strictly star Alexandra, 34, said on Loose Women this week that she would be keeping her baby private, after she welcomed them with her footballer boyfriend Darren Randolph, 35.

Ulrika Jonsson has commented on Alexandra Burke's decision to not reveal her baby's name and gender, saying it "attracts far more attention." Alexandra, 34, welcomed her first child in July with her footballer beau, Darren Randolph, 35.The X Factor singer recently appeared on Loose Women, where she got emotional as she revealed the reason she's decided to keep her baby's name and gender private. However, Ulrika, who starred with Alexandra on SAS: Who Dares Wins, has said she "can't wrap her head around" the star's decision.

Loose Women. The singer, 34, who welcomed her first child with her footballer fiancé Darren Randolph, 35, in July, reflected on her fame's 'impact' upon her family, and how it had been 'hard' for them. She told the panel: 'I come from X Factor which is public and gave me a platform.

HOLLY Willoughby looks stunning as she relaxes in a leather armchair with a beautiful dog and blonde extensions. The mum-of-three poses next to a table piled high with old books in glamorous snaps to promote perfume from her Wylde Moon brand.

GOOD Morning Britain's Richard Madeley returned after an eight-week break today - and it only took TWO minutes for his co-host Susanna Reid to take massive swipe at him. "Has this place shrunk since I've been away? It's smaller!", said Richard, as he pointed at the desk.

MICHELLE Heaton has revealed a rare look behind the scenes on Dancing On Ice with an eye-wateringly early start. The 43-year-old is one of 11 celebrities due to compete in the ITV show early next year. Michelle and the rest of the famous faces will spend the next few months training hard for their debut on the ice.

Alexandra Burke broke down in tears on Loose Women as she opened up on the reason she hasn’t revealed her baby’s name and gender. The former X Factor star, who won the singing competition in 2008, gave birth to her first child in June with West Ham footballer Darren Randolph and she explained how her fame after winning the talent show influenced her decision since becoming a mother. Asked about her approach on Monday’s episode of the ITV daytime show, she composed herself and said: ‘I’ve never really spoken about this.

The X Factor star Alexandra Burke appeared on Loose Women today (October 10) in her first TV appearance since giving birth to her first child in July. Joining panellists Ruth Langsford, Katie Piper, Janet Street Porter and Jane Moore, the singer, 34, became emotional as she revealed the reason she's decided to keep her new baby's name and gender out of the news. Ruth, 62, said: "You've haven't revealed the name or the gender of the baby, tell people why?" Alexandra took a deep breath and said: "I've never really spoken about this but obviously I come from X Factor and that's a public show and I'm very grateful for the platform, it's made me who I am today." The star continued with her voice cracking: "I hate getting emotional talking about this but I asked for all this, my family never." She then had to take a pause as the Loose Women hosts hosts comforted her before continuing: "The impact on them is hard.

Alexandra Burke became emotional after she was asked why she hadn't shared her baby's gender and name. The former X Factor winner shared the joyous news she had become a mum in June back in July with an adorable photo on Instagram.