EXCLUSIVE: Steph McGovern reveals why she turns down Strictly every year - including this one

Many shops and businesses across Falkirk will be closed on Monday, September 19 for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Strictly bosses fear their final shows will be kicked off the schedules by the World Cup.The BBC is only offering audience tickets to their live shows with Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman until Saturday November 26.This is because they do not know when the rest of their 20th anniversary series will air.READ MORE: Strictly's Max George reveals new tattoo before 'surprising' Maisie Smith with inkingStrictly’s main shows always go out in the early evening on BBC One on Saturday and their pre recorded results show run on a Sunday evening.However, The World Cup which is being held in Qatar this winter looks set to put a spanner in the works.The BBC and ITV have agreed on what games they will air up until the end of November.And so far there are no clashes with Strictly which has pleased producers.However the headache comes in December just as the dance show launches into its quarter and semi final stages.There are World Cup knock out games scheduled on Saturday December 3 at 7pm and Saturday December 10 at 7pm.And the BBC and ITV have not yet decided what matches they will air.If the Beeb screen one or both then Strictly, which this year boasts Kym Marsh, Tony Adams and Matt Goss in the line-up, will need to find a new slot.A source said: “It is a major headache and die hard fans will be fuming if Strictly gets taken off air because of football.“Viewers have already had a summer of sport messing around with their favourite TV shows.”The cast of Strictly 2022 includes Kym Marsh, Helen Skelton, James Bye and Matt Goss.EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice won the 2021 series of the BBC dance competition.Strictly Come Dancing returns next month on BBC One and BBC iPlayerFor more of the latest showbiz news from

Sex and Relationships expert Jess Leoni predicts that Helen Skelton will finally be able to allow herself to put her recent trauma behind her with the help of Strictly Come Dancing.

Helen Skelton threw her support behind her Strictly co-star Ben Fogle after his emotional post about his son's death.Animal Park star Ben took to Instagram on Wednesday (August 24) with a heartbreaking post about his late son Willem, who tragically died a stillborn back in 2014.In his powerful post, the TV presenter admitted the pain "never goes a way" and that he misses his son dearly even though he never got to know him.READ MORE: Strictly fix row as Helen Skelton claims she can't dance despite winning awardHe also told his 478k followers that losing Willem reminded him to "chase happiness" and to "make the most of every moment".Ben's post clearly resonated with his pal Helen as she decided to share the post to her Instagram Story so her 322k followers could see it.Both Helen, 39, and Ben, 48, have been confirmed to take part in this year's series of BBC's Strictly, which is due to return next month..In her post, Helen simply wrote: "This" with two raised-hand emojis that highlighted her appreciation.Ben shared a sweet snap of his family, including his wife Marina and their two children, Iona and Ludovic.The dad began in his post: "August 24, Austria," which was the time and place he lost his son Willem.He went on: "The date we lost little Willem. A little boy I love and miss dearly even though I never got to know him."While the pain never goes away, it is like the surf, it sweeps in and out and with time you learn to surf.

ADAM Peaty has announced that he has split from girlfriend Eiri Munroe as the Strictly curse has struck again. The Olympic swimmer, who took part in the BBC1 dance show last year, shared the news on Instagram this evening.

Kym Marsh is hard at work training for Strictly Come Dancing.The 46-year-old star was announced to be one of this year's contestants for the long-running celebrity BBC dancing competition. And the former Coronation Street actress has given her fans a glimpse into her training as she prepares to take to the famous dancefloor at Elstree Studios.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton is currently the bookies' favourite to win the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The return of Strictly Come Dancing is almost upon us after a launch date of September 17 was announced. The 20th series of the Saturday evening TV staple looks set to mark the occasion in style, after the themed weeks were also confirmed.

Ant McPartlin's ex Lisa Armstrong looked stunning in red at Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden's wedding.Dancer Amy tied the knot with her partner Ben Jones a few weeks back but Lisa - the make-up guru on the BBC ballroom show - has just shared a glam throwback on Instagram.The snap showed Lisa sat at a table daydreaming, with a slight smile on her face.READ MORE: Ant McPartlin's ex Lisa Armstrong looks radiant in tiny shorts after weight lossShe was clad in a bright, orangey-red jacket that commanded attention and a plunging, silky white top that showed off her shape.A silver necklace hung around her neck and her blonde bobbed hair was swept behind her ears.Lisa kept her make-up natural, with nude lips, fresh, glowing skin and smoky eyes to amp up the glam factor."When the camera catches you deep in thought…. Throwback to the gorgeous @amy_dowden wedding," she wrote."What a beautiful day," she added, with a flurry of heart emojis.Lisa's famous friends and fans loved her sophisticated wedding look."This is beautiful," Corrie star Kym Marsh wrote in the comments section, while Steph's Packed Lunch presenter Steph McGovern said: "Love this pic."Comedian Alan Carr said Lisa looked "gorgeous" and Strictly's Oti Mabuse said the snap was "so pretty"."I rarely comment, but this picture has caught you at your absolute best," said one fan."Absolutely beautiful," said another of her followers.

Strictly Come Dancing will be returning to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom to celebrate the 20th series. The hit BBC programme has been forced to cancel Blackpool week for two years running due to Covid-19, and now thanks to a shiny new overhaul, it has been transformed to its former glory and will welcome more memorable routines.

The Countryfile and former Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton, who is in the lineup for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, won a tap-dancing competition as a teenager – but has insisted she cannot dance. When asked to reveal a little known secret about herself in an unearthed 2016 interview, Skelton replied: “I won a Ken Dodd tap-dance award when I was 17. “Not a lot of people know this, but I’m very good at tap-dancing.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton is one of many celebrities taking to the Strictly Come Dancing stage ahead of the show returning later this year.

Strictly Come Dancing. The line-up of celebrities taking part in the long-running BBC dance competition was revealed earlier this month. Among them is Helen Skelton, the former Blue Peter presenter who is joining the series months after splitting for her husband, Richie Myler, reports the Mirror.

Strictly Come Dancing - despite winning a tap award named after Ken Dodd.The 39-year-old Countryfile presenter is set to appear on this year's series of the hit BBC One dancing show, which returns next month.It comes after her recent marriage split from rugby star Richie Myler back in April this year.READ MORE: Inside Helen Skelton's net worth and marriage as Countryfile star announces StrictlyLast week, Helen said people keep asking her if she can already dance, before claiming she couldn't and that you sign up to the show to learn your way around the ballroom.She told BBC's radio 5 Live: "People keep saying, ‘Can you dance?’ and I say, ‘No’ because isn’t it the point to learn to dance?"However, she bagged a prestigious Ken Dodd tap dancing award 22 years ago when she was just a teenager.When asked to reveal a secret about herself in 2016, Helen said: "I won a Ken Dodd tap-dance award when I was 17."The Cumbrian star later added: "Not a lot of people know this, but I’m very good at tap dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing camp concerning last year’s champion Giovanni Pernice have reportedly “raised eyebrows” among some of the show’s professional dancers. The BBC competition is set to return to our screens next month, with celebrities including Will Mellor, Helen Skelton, Matt Goss and Fleur East all joining this year’s stellar line-up of contestants. While this year’s dance pairings are yet to be officially announced, reports have surfaced that suggest pro dancer Giovanni could be heading to the final once again, according to The Mirror .

STRICTLY star Helen Skelton was a Diddy bit out of step when she insisted she can’t dance — because she once won a tap award named after Ken Dodd. The TV presenter, who will be in the new series which starts next month, waltzed off with comic legend Doddy’s gong when she was a teenager.

The new series of Strictly Come Dancing will kick off on September 17, former contestant and TV presenter AJ Odudu has announced.The 34-year-old, who was forced to withdraw from the final of the dancing competition last year after suffering a torn ligament, revealed the news on The Big Breakfast alongside co-host Mo Gilligan. She said: “We do have the exclusive that the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is going to be September 17.

A FAVOURITISM row has hit Strictly Come Dancing amid claims that Giovanni Pernice will be the same-sex couple pro dancer this year. Bosses are set to pair the reigning champ with Radio 2’s Richie Anderson.

Helen Skelton has shared that she has started rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing in a candid glimpse into her new life as a single mum. Helen announced her split from her husband of nine years, Richie Myler, back in April. It came not long after welcoming their third child together.