Gemma Atkinson breaks silence on claims fiancé Gorka ‘set to leave Strictly after 7 years'

STRICTLY stars Fleur East and Molly Rainford looked great as they hit the beach together in Barbados. The pair struck up a strong friendship on the BBC dancing show and are now ringing in the New Year together in the Caribbean.

HELEN Skelton has marked her youngest daughter Elsie's first birthday with an emotional post. It's been a whirlwind year for the Countryfile host, 39, after she split from husband Richie Myler before competing in Strictly Come Dancing. Helen reposted a black and white photo of her daughter uploaded by Stevie Atkins, the wife of rugby player Ryan Atkins.

Helen Skelton was praised throughout her Strictly shows for her "revenge dances" and the spectacular way she seemed to be overcoming her split from rugby star Richie Myler, who left the marital home when their third child was just four months old.

STRICTLY Come Dancing bosses plan to cast a celebrity couple to compete against one another on next year’s series. Insiders say Emma Willis and husband Matt are in the running after they were forced to pull out of negotiations for the last series of the BBC1 show.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez is set to quit the show after failing to win the Glitterball when he made it to the final for the third time. The Spanish pro, who partnered Helen Skelton this year, was ashen-faced last Saturday when Hamza Yassin won with Jowita Przystal.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were gutted when the 2022 series came to an end last weekend.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have noticed that Kai Widdrington was absent for much of the final. The pro dancer – who was partnered with Kaye Adams this series – was only briefly seen, despite all the other dancers and stars being part of the extravaganza.

HELEN Skelton couldn't help but take a cheeky swipe at Strictly Come Dancing while hosting Channel 5's Christmas On The Farm. The Countryfile presenter made it all the way to the final of this year's series of the hit BBC dance competition on Saturday with her dance partner Gorka Marquez.

GORKA Marquez has broken his silence after it was announced he would not be taking part in the live Strictly tour. The pro dancer, 32,  competed in this year’s competition with Helen Skelton, but she will be hitting the road with Kai Widdrington instead.

THE One Show took an awkward turn yesterday as Alex Jones scolded her co-star Harry Judd for spoiling the Strictly finale. The Welsh presenter, 45, and McFly star Harry Judd, 36, hosted the latest episode of the BBC entertainment programme.

Kym Marsh has rubbished the Strictly Come Dancing 'fix' claims after Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal won the show last weekend.

Helen Skelton has joined the Strictly tour - but she won't be dancing with show partner Gorka Marquez. The line-up for the Strictly Come Dancing live tour has been released with a shock twist for the finalists, reports the Mirror.

STRICTLY'S Helen Skelton left fans baffled by how different she looked on Christmas on the Farm. They had watched her dance her way to the Strictly final last weekend where she just lost out on the Glitterball to Hamza - but on tonight's C5 show, she looked different.

STRICTLY Come Dancing 2022 champion Hamza Yassin has become embroiled in another "fix" row after scooping the Glitter Ball trophy. The BBC wildlife photographer, 32, won the BBC's flagship series on Saturday, beating celebrity competitors Helen Skelton, Molly Rainford and Fleur East in the process.

HELEN Skelton and Fleur East have confirmed they are joining the Strictly Come Dancing live tour which kicks off in Birmingham on January 20. Helen will not be joined by her pro partner Gorka Marquez however and will instead dance with Kai Widdrington.

Addressing viewers’ claims that he looked unhappy after the loss, Gorka said: “I wasn't fuming but I wanted Helen to finish the season with the cherry.“I was happy for Hamza and Jowita, they've been amazing.”Some fans were left furious by the result as they felt Helen and Gorka deserved to win and were "robbed" of the gong.Taking to Twitter, Melissa Aaron stated: "#StrictlyComeDancing aw not gonna lie I am gutted for Helen & Gorka but congrats to Hamza and Jowita."Jonathan Cheetham fumed: "Gorka and Helen deserved to win #scd #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing."@pricklypear_16 added: "#strictlycomedancing Helen and Gorka were robbed imo."@JoJo_P_87 said: "Nah gutted for Helen & Gorka #StrictlyComeDancing #SCD."@Manics1itsme tweeted: "Predictable result Helen was robbed #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing #StrictlyComeDancing2022." (sic)However, some viewers claimed they noticed the disappointment in Helen and Gorka's faces when Hamza was announced as the winner.Amanda Taylor expressed: "#StrictlyComeDancing Wow, Helen and Gorka looking not at all happy they didn't win, especially Gorka.“Completely showed themselves up." (sic)On Saturday night, the finalists all performed three dances in a last-ditch attempt to be crowned the winner of the 20th series.Speaking to Claudia Winkleman after their Couple's Choice, Helen turned to Gorka and said: "It was so much fun, I get lots of credit but you my friend have been in three finals."You are a credit to this show, you help everybody, everyone in the finals had tips from you, you are a credit to your family, to Gemma and Mia and I am very grateful you have guided me through this experience."Gorka added: "I knew she had potential but she needed to believe in herself, and from day one she

A STRICTLY contestant left her pro partner stunned with her raunchy moves at the boozy wrap party. Ellie Taylor left Johannes speechless with her dirty dancing after sinking four cocktails on the night.

GOGGLEBOX legends Marcus and Mica have announced they've quit the show in a shock social media post. The couple, who have been household favourites for five years, revealed their decision to leave on Instagram.

Strictly Come Dancing champion Hamza Yassin and his co-star Helen Skelton have landed themselves a TV job - and they'll be presenting together.