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Vernon Kay has given a little bit of insight into what his home life is like before and during Strictly Come Dancing thanks to wife Tess Daly. The presenter is currently gearing up for the 20th series of BBC One dance contest.

Vernon Kay and Tess Daly are already proud parents to two daughters, Phoebe, 17, and Amber, 13, but there's another 'baby' in their household that also fills them with joy.MORE: Strictly Come Dancing 2022: all the celebrities confirmed to take partVernon revealed that his family are huge fans of Strictly Come Dancing – which Tess has fronted since it began in 2004 – and they even see the BBC One show as a "third child". "We love Strictly in our house," Vernon said. "It's like our third child. WATCH: Strictly Come Dancing's most amazing perfect 40 dances"Tess started the show in its infancy — its first ever series when it was just a wee baby. Then we had our first baby and subsequently we had Amber, so we've grown up with it as like a family member."He added to The Sun: "It sleeps for the majority of the year, but come August when they start prepping outfits and talking about contestants, that's when that baby comes alive."READ: Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special date revealed - and here's how you can win ticketsSEE: Tess Daly stuns in flirty mini summer dress as she gushes about husband Vernon KayVernon is extremely proud of his wife and her Strictly accomplishments and revealed she hopes to co-host the show well into her eighties, just like Sir Bruce Forsyth who hosted the show with her until he was 86.Tess now co-hosts with Claudia Winkleman who took over from Bruce following his departure in 2014, and Vernon was full of praise for the game-changing female duo.

Ex Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Janette Manrara and former X Factor star Rylan Clark-Neal have both been confirmed to return as co-hosts of Strictly – It Takes Two, which will be back on screens on Monday 26 September. Rylan, 33, has presented Strictly – It Takes Two, which airs every weeknight, since 2019, with Janette, 38, joining him in 2021 after hanging up her Strictly dancing shoes.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left asking ‘what’s occurring?’ after BBC Three announced a beloved TV character would be strapping on their dancing shoes in the hopes of snatching the Glitterball trophy. A tweet posted on Friday said Nessa, portrayed by Ruth Jones, from Gavin and Stacey would be the latest star joining the cast.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has been announced as the final contestant to join BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The 39 year old mother of three will don her dancing shoes alongside the likes of Coronation Street's Kym Marsh, actor Will Mellor and singer Fleur East. The celebrities will have to put their best foots forward to impress the Strictly judges: Motsi Mabuse, 41, Shirley Ballas, 61, and Craig Revel Horwood, 57, as well as Anton Du Beke, 56, who will be a permanent judge this series.

The professionals of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing have cosied up together, posing for a sweet snap as they start rehearsals for the 2022 series of the show, which is due to start in September. All 12 celebrities have now been announced for this year's series, and the line-up includes the likes of actor Will Mellor, former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh, Loose Women's Kaye Adams, and singer Fleur East.

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Strictly Come Dancing is slowly announcing its 2022 line-up. In September, the BBC series will return for its 20th anniversary series presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The first announcements were made on 4 August, with more names being revealed every day for the following week.

Coronation Street is to highlight the issues of mental health and the impact of loneliness in older people when soap icon Audrey Roberts confides in her friends that she tried to take her own life. Viewers saw Audrey receiving treatment in hospital last month, telling a doctor that she had accidentally taken too many tablets.

Meghan Markle isn't the only actress in the royal family. Indeed, The Firm's extended family is so expansive that you may not know that the mum of one of Prince George and Princess Charlotte's cousins is a TV star.

Claudia Winkleman, 50, shared her thoughts on today’s youth becoming obsessed with skincare in an exclusive chat with Express.co.uk. While skincare routines are becoming more and more glamorised to young people on social media, the Strictly Come Dancing star has stressed that it’s not something children need to worry about yet.Claudia recently teamed up with her co-star Tess Daly, 53, to promote Boots No7 Pro Derm Scan.The futuristic new diagnostic service aims to give customers accurate skincare and cosmetic recommendations based on a super close-up scan of their skin.During the interview, Claudia was asked about whether she felt there was more pressure on people to look a certain way in the age of social media. “I definitely don’t feel that,” Claudia began.

It’s nearly been a year since Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice found success on Strictly Come Dancing and took home the infamous Glitterball trophy, and now a new group of famous faces are looking to put their dance moves to the test. After announcing that the hit BBC show would hit our screens in September, the contestants for the 2022 series have been being unveiled thick and fast.

BBC Radio 2's Richie Anderson has signed up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.The BBC series is scheduled to return next month with presenters Tess Daly, 53, and Claudia Winkleman, 50, back as hosts, while Motsi Mabuse, 41, Shirley Ballas, 61, and Craig Revel Horwood, 57, will be returning to the judging panel, as well as Anton Du Beke, 56, who will be a permanent judge this series. Hollyoaks star Will Mellor was the first confirmed contestant to take part in the show on Thursday morning, with Kym Marsh joining him on the line-up not long after.

Coronation Street star Kym MarshHas signed up to appear in this year’s series. The BBC series is scheduled to return next month with presenters Tess Daly, 53, and Claudia Winkleman, 50, back as hosts.

Will Mellor has been announced as the first contestant for BBC Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing's launch date for its 2022 series has been confirmed.The BBC series is scheduled to begin in the beginning of next month and the launch show will be recorded on Wednesday 7 September, according to the Mirror. Presenters Tess Daly, 53, and Claudia Winkleman, 50, will also be returning to host and viewers will likely know the celebrity and professional dancer pairings by the weekend of Saturday 10 September.

Denise van Outen has enjoyed a glittering entertainment career over the last two decades which really kicked off with her role presenting The Big Breakfast in 1997. However, things could have been very different.

Denise Van Outen was almost the host of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ instead of Tess Daly. The ‘Celebrity Gogglebox’ star opted not to host the BBC One Latin and ballroom competition after her late pal Sir Bruce Forsyth - who hosted the show until 2015 before being replaced by Claudia Winkleman, and passed away in 2017 - recommended her for the job. The 48-year-old West End star told 'The Matt Haycox Show' podcast: “When they first came up with the idea, I was offered 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman has given an insight into how she’s feeling after turning 50 in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The presenter described how she felt as if she was “falling apart” having reached the milestone.Claudia recently teamed up with her Strictly co-star Tess Daly, 53, to promote Boots No7 Pro Derm Scan, which helps people of all ages get the most out of their skincare routine. The new diagnostic service aims to give customers accurate skincare and cosmetic recommendations based on an up-close scan of their skin.Speaking about the futuristic scanning process, Claudia shared her thoughts on the results.“I thought it was gonna hurt and it didn't - and it was really quick,” she revealed excitedly. “And bearing in mind I've got like minus 15 eyesight, I've never seen anything that close up in my life. “I don't even know what I look like now.So I just couldn't believe that! It's a real life scanner.“I’m definitely lined.

Claudia Winkleman looked glamorous in black as she attended the Serpentine Gallery summer party in Kensington Gardens, London on Thursday.The 50 year old Strictly Come Dancing host rocked a sleek black suit complete with blazer and tight-fitting trousers. On her feet she wore contrasting bright white stilettos and for her makeup she sported her trademark smokey eyes and a slick of bright red lipstick. The wore her signature bangs flopping over her eyes and the rest of her dark hair was tousled as it fell past her shoulders.