Every year, as a new bunch of celebrities don their dancing shoes for the first time, we can't help wonder if the Strictly Come Dancing curse is going to strike again.
The saucy rumours from behind the scenes tend to get more headlines than their Tangos or Cha Chas, with countless whispers of affairs, break ups and dramas.
But where did it all begin? The first true 'scandal' came in 2007 with EastEnders' Matt Di Angelo and his professional dance partner Flavia Cacace.
Flavia split with her long term boyfriend Vincent Simone early in the series, and the couple got closer as they edged closer to the Glitterball.
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