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Fifteen celebs took to the dancefloor for the first time at the weekend as they launched the Strictly Come Dancing class of 22. A host of stars kicked off the BBC dance contest to take us through autumn through to December and topping the leaderboard on Saturday night was snake-hipped Will Mellor.

Snake-hipped Will Mellor has revealed his tactic to win the BBC dance show after topping the leaderboard in the first week. The Coronation Street heart-throb, who played villain Harvey Gaskell in the soap, wowed viewers and judges with his sensational moves as he wiggled his way across the dancefloor on Saturday night.

After just one week on our screens Strictly Come Dancing fans are already convinced they’ve spotted a brewing “feud” between one of the couples on this year’s show. Former Bros singer Matt Goss and his partner Nadia Bychkova took to the dance floor on Saturday night to take part in their debut performance - a quickstep to Sir Duke by The Chris Walden Big Band. However their performance failed to win over the judges, and only scored them five points from each of the panelists - something it appeared, didn’t sit well with Matt who entered the competition with a clear desire to win.

Amanda Holden is calling for better education after revealing she felt like a 'gameshow contestant' following a devastating stillbirth. The Britain's Got Talent judge said she was told she was 'going home empty handed' after the tragic loss of her son Theo at 28 weeks of pregnancy in 2011.

IT is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and Molly-Mae Hague appears to have taken this to heart when it comes to her future sister-in-law. This weekend the 23-year-old announced she's pregnant with boyfriend Tommy Fury's child.

Strictly Come Dancing quickstepped its way onto our TV screens on Saturday night (September 27) – and a dance expert has since revealed the celebrity that they think has the "best overall chance of winning".Stars including Matt Goss, Ellie Simmonds, Will Mellor, Fleur East and Hamza Yassin took to the dance floor with their professional partners, as the latest series of the BBC competition got underway at the weekend.However, one celebrity in particular could be in the front running to lift the glitterball trophy – Kaye Adams.READ NEXT: Become a fab-u-lous judge - cast your scores to our Strictly Come Dancing scoreboardSpeaking to Heart Bingo, dancing expert Dr Jill Rose Jacobs revealed the Loose Women presenter is her favourite to win and revealed her reasons why, saying: "It was a very fun launch show. The Friday launch show spotlighted each celebrity’s athleticism (or lack thereof), musicality, expressivity, and likability."My immediate feeling it that Kaye Adams has the best overall chance of winning."Speaking of the night's performances, she also said: "Kaye Adams' performance brought me to tears."However, Dr Jill, who was previously a professor of dance at New York University, aired her comments with a note of caution, adding that Kaye winning "will depend on her gaining confidence in her elegant stature".

Strictly Come Dancing performance.Bros singer Matt performed a quickstep to Sir Duke with professional dancing partner Nadiya Bychkova as the first live episode kicked off on Saturday night (September 24).However, they failed to impress judge Anton Du Beke, who told the When Will I Be Famous singer that he would "like a better line through the body".READ NEXT: Become a fab-u-lous judge - cast your scores to our Strictly Come Dancing scoreboardWhen Matt asked "what was good", Anton told him: "Feet, timing, style, musicality," but added further criticism by saying: "Unfortunately, you looked like an unmade bed."Judge Shirley Ballas also had mixed praise for the routine, saying: "You're beautifully groomed, you've got a lot of swag and you definitely have a lot of potential."But for me, it fell a little bit apart. I'm looking for something...

Singer Matt Goss has been reunited with his beloved pet dog as he was flooded with support after making his Strictly Come Dancing debut. The Bros heart-throb, who has performed a residency of more than 10 years in Las Vegas with shows at The Palms, Caesars Palace and The Mirage, melted hearts as he was seen with his pooch Reggie after returning to the UK.

Strictly Come Dancing, he knew in a heartbeat that it was his father he wanted to join him.REVEALED: Ola & James Jordan's Strictly verdict on Will's jive, Ellie's emotional performance and winner predictions"Dad always worried about me when fame first struck. I was young then, but I need him just as much now and always will," says the star, who achieved huge chart success in the 1980s in pop band Bros alongside his twin brother Luke."When they said I could have somebody on the studio floor with me, I immediately knew I needed my dad.

Strictly Come Dancing's first live show was apparently watched by around a million less people than last year. The BBC ballroom contest waltzed back onto our screens at the weekend after being delayed until the Queen's funeral had taken place.According to reports, an average of 6.8 million viewers tuned in on Saturday night to see the likes of Matt Goss, Will Mellor, Fleur East and Molly Rainford strut their stuff on the dancefloor.READ MORE: Strictly's Matt Goss forked out £20k to fly dog to UK while he's on BBC showThe same instalment last year is said to have pulled in an average of 7.9 million - so over a million more.Despite the reported slip in the ratings, Strictly fans said they were thrilled to see the show back on and that its sequins and sparkles were just what the nation needed right now."What a joy to have #Strictly back," one person wrote on Twitter."The worse all the s*** in the world gets, the more precious and welcome this annual blast of glittery joyousness becomes.

Strictly star Matt Goss forked out £20,000 to fly his pet dog to Britain to be with him while he is on the BBC show. The Bros star, 53, owns a bulldog called Reggie who lives with him in the States. However he could not bare to be without his pooch while on Strictly so he coughed up the money for him to make the 24 hour journey from LA to Frankfurt by plane and then be driven to London.

Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones is showing signs of "frustration", according to a body language expert.The pro was paired with former footballer Tony Adams for the 2022 and on Saturday night (September 24) performed her first routine with him.However it didn't go too well and Katya asked the judges if they could have another go, which of course they could not.READ MORE: Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood defends Matt Goss after Anton Du Beke's catty remarkNow, body language expert Judi James has said that Katya can "feel that glitter ball slipping from her grasp once again".Judi told The Mirror: "Katya always looks like the dancer with the strongest urge to win Strictly and when she saw she’s been paired with Tony Adams, a hero on the pitch but looking mightily leaden-footed on the dancefloor."Her body language signals suggested frustration. Her smile of greeting looked more like a baring of the teeth as she clasped and shook his hands as she told him, ‘We’re a team now’."She added: "Poor Tony stood waiting for her with his hands stuffed into his pockets in a gesture that suggests a desire to hide."Judi believes that Katya's face gave all the clues away, despite a "reassuring" pat on Tony's shoulder.On Saturday night, Katya and Tony performed a Tango to the song Go West, but the judges weren't too impressed.Anton Du Beke told Tony: "As you come out, we don't know what your routine is, and as it turns out, neither do you."Katya slapped back: "He does! Can we have another go please."But former pro dancer Anton replied: "That's the unfortunate thing about this show, you only get one go."Despite that, fans reckon Loose Women star Kaye Adams will be the first to be eliminated.One fan tweeted: "Oh dear Kaye.

Holly Willoughby has taken to Instagram to show support for her ITV colleague as she made her dancefloor debut on Strictly Come Dancing. On Friday This Morning presenter Holly broke her silence on social media, following the row over the queue to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, to congratulate her friend Lisa Snowdon on being crowned winner of Celebrity MasterChef.

Strictly Come Dancing pair Giovanni Pernice and Richie Anderson have reportedly got off to a rocky start following claims the professional is "frustrated" with his partner.Reigning champion Giovanni, 32, and the radio personality are one of two same-sex couples on this years series along with Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer.A source revealed to The Sun that the pair have "failed to click", adding that Richie is not listening to him during rehearsals.READ MORE: Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood defends Matt Goss after Anton Du Beke's catty remark"The pair haven’t clicked. Richie is so swept up by the whole experience that he is talking 100 words a minute, and it can be hard for Giovanni," the insider said.They continued: “He has told pals that Richie talks instead of listening during training, and it is frustrating.”The source went on to say that the pair are still getting used to each other, adding: "Giovanni thinks Richie has real potential in the competition." Giovanni and Richie are the second all-male partnership in Strictly history after Johannes Radebe and John Whaite who finished in second place in last years competition behind Giovanni and EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis.

Strictly Come Dancing returned with a bang this weekend with a new set of contestants taking to the dance floor to compete for the Glitterball trophy.Singer Matt Goss made his Strictly debut on Saturday night (September 24) alongside pro partner Nadia Bychkova and performed in front of returning judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas.But it seems fierce judge Craig, 57, has traded roles with Anton, 56 who took a savage swipe at the Bros frontman for his quickstep performance.READ MORE: Strictly's Will Mellor shared secret 'racy dance' with Craig Revel-Horwood before showAfter telling Matt that he had good "feet, timing, style, musicality," he added: "Unfortunately you looked like an unmade bed."Host Tess Daly hit back: "What are you the new Craig?"Craig then stunned everyone in the ballroom and those at home after he defended Matt, saying: ""They're all being really nasty. That was punchy.

Helen Skelton teased her upcoming Strictly Come Dancing role ahead of her televised announcement as she revealed she had “ballroom” training during her time on Blue Peter. The TV presenter, 39, is part of the star-studded line-up for the 20th series of the beloved BBC One dance competition which hit our screens last night.

Los Angeles to Frankfurt before being driven in a 4x4 to London.  The trip took 24 hours.  Former Bros singer Goss, 53, right with Reggie, said: ‘It’s a military operation trying to get Reggie back home, everything from shots to his own passport, handlers to get him to Frankfurt, then he’s got to drive from Frankfurt.

Singer Matt Goss swapped the microphone for dancing shoes as made his debut on Strictly with pro dancer Nadia Bychkova. The eighties heartthrob, who shot to fame in the band Bros, was beaming after he and his Strictly Come Dancing partner performed the quickstep to Sir Duke, but not everyone was happy.

Matt Goss is one of the 14 celebrities competing for the Glitterball trophy on this year's Strictly Come Dancing, but his debut in the 2022 series isn't the first time the Bros musician has hit the show's famous dancefloor. The '80s legend, 53, who shot to fame alongside his twin brother Luke Goss, previously appeared on the festive edition of the show back in 2013 and performed alongside professional dancer Aliona Vilani. The duo were up against Sara Cox, Rufus Hound, Rochelle Humes, Ricky Norwood and Elaine Paige.

Strictly Come Dancing lovebirds Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova have packed on the PDA while getting cosy ahead of the live show launch tonight.With the glamorous show waltzing back onto our screens for the first live show this evening (September 24), the professional dancing duo took to Instagram to pack on the public displays of affection before taking to the dancefloor.Beaming with love and looking more smitten than ever before, Kai and Nadiya looked glamorous as they donned Strictly outfits in the slew of snaps.READ NEXT: BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers spot huge audience blunder as fans return to studioCosied up to one another, Kai planted a tender kiss Nadiya's chick while she closed her eyes and grinned for the camera.Wearing a peach-hued glitzy gown, Nadiya oozed class while Kai donned a dapper tuxedo suit and bow tie.Penning a caption they wrote: "Are you ready for Strictly to take over? Because we can't wait, let's do this," followed by a white heart emoji.One fan penned: "You two look amazing together."While another sweetly said: "Beautiful couple."Their post was uploaded shortly before the pair appeared on screen for the launch show that saw them pair up with celebrities for the 20th series of the beloved show.On Friday night (September 23) Nadiya got paired up with singer Matt Goss, while her beau Kai was paired with Loose Women panellist Kaye Adams.

Strictly Come Dancing is making its dazzling return to our TV screens this weekend and we're all ready for the cosy nights in to watch this year's stars compete for the infamous Glitterball trophy, previously won by the likes of Rose Ayling-Ellis and Bill Bailey. From soap stars Kym Marsh and Will Mellor, to football legend Tony Adams and BGT sensation Molly Rainford, the 2022 cast are already very successful in their careers. But who takes the crown on this year's Rich List? Financial expert Alex Clarke gives the lowdown on the fortunes of our new Strictly favourites, who will soon be making history on the dancefloor.