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A former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer has named the 'one to watch' in the new run of the competition. Over the weekend, all 15 couples performed their second routines of the BBC One dance contest.

Strictly Come Dancing as a show is no stranger to controversies, and now the new season of the hit BBC competition continues to spark debate, as its cast may be at the centre of a new drama. Eagled eyed viewers have noticed a tinge of tension between two of the show’s professional dancers… and going as far as to pinpoint the moment the stress can be seen on TV.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have asked for one star to be 'given a break' after the latest announcement form the show's team. It has been revealed which dances the 14 remaining couples will be doing this weekend as which songs they'll be to as Movie Week arrives in the ballroom.

Dianne Buswell has revealed Chris McCausland's request just a minute before they went out live to perform their latest routine on Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing judges Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood have all shown their support for former show professional Giovanni Pernice - after the findings of the investigation into Amanda Abbington’s complaints against him were released. Amanda had accused Giovanni of misconduct during the 2023 series, both physically and verbally.

Olympic champion Tom Dean failed to replicate his swimming pool success in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom and was the first celebrity to be eliminated from the 2024 line-up. Now the 24 year old has broken his silence about the "genuine shock" of failing to make it past week one of the competition, saying his early departure left him "gutted". Speaking on the Strictly companion show It Takes Two, Tom said he was "gutted" to leave the dancefloor with Nadiya Bychkova on Sunday night's show, but said he had a great time nonetheless.

One Strictly Come Dancing star has been given a 'significant hit' following the first results show of the series - and it's not Toyah Wilcox. The singer was saved after the first dance-off of the series with partner Neil Jones over the weekend.

Tom Dean's shock exit from Strictly Come Dancing didn't go unnoticed by co-star Jamie Borthwick who couldn't resist a cheeky dig at the Olympic swimmer.The 24 year old athlete and his dance partner Nadiya Bychkova were voted off after finding themselves up against Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones in a gripping dance-off. Posting on Instagram, Tom shared his feelings: "Coming straight from the Paris 2024 Olympics into Strictly Come Dancing has been a whirlwind but I'm so so proud.The journey may have ended a little earlier than I hoped and of course I am so gutted, but I'm so grateful for all the amazing people I met, people I'll be cheering on throughout and who I know will continue to smash it." "And to my brilliant partner @nadiyabychkova, thank you so much for everything.

Chris McCausland has been given a major 'favouritism' boost after he admitted to 'struggling' during his latest stint in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom.

Strictly Come Dancing star Luba Mushtuk has spoken out with praise for her celebrity dance partner Nick Knowles after viewers think they spotted him in 'pain' during his latest stint in the ballroom.

Olympic swimmer Tom Dean and his professional dance partner Nadiya Bychkova were the first to be shown the exit door after a dance-off with Toyah Willcox and her pro partner Neil Jones. Now, Tom has spoken out for the first time after becoming the first celebrity to leave the dancing competition. Tom took to his Instagram to say: "Coming straight from the Paris 2024 Olympics into Strictly Come Dancing has been a whirlwind but I'm so so proud.The journey may have ended a little earlier than I hoped and of course I am so gutted, but I'm so grateful for all the amazing people I met, people I'll be cheering on throughout and who I know will continue to smash it.

Strictly Come Dancing has been hit with claims of 'sexism' following the first dance off and elimination of the 2024 series. Olympic swimmer Tom Dean and his professional dance partner Nadiya Bychkova were the first to be shown the exit door after a dance-off with Toyah Willcox and her pro partner Neil Jones.This is the first time Nadiya has had a partner on the show since 2022, after being replaced by Luba Mushtuk in 2023.

Chris McCausland has admitted to feeling 'sad' as Dianne Buswell revealed his 'struggle' over the first results show of Strictly Come Dancing 2024.

Nadiya Bychkova has taken to social media with her first thoughts on her early exit from Strictly Come Dancing after initially saying she 'wasn't ready' to talk about the news.

Neil Jones has spoken out in defence of celebrity dance partner Toyah Wilcox after their immediate future on Strictly Come Dancing was decided during the first results show of the series.

Ex-Strictly star Dan Walker has sparked rumours of a fix on the dance show after his former professional partner Nadiya Bychkova and her 2024 celebrity Tom Dean were voted off in the first elimination show tonight (Saturday, September 29). Olympic swimmer Tom and Nadiya faced Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones in the dreaded dance-off, but the judges decided to save Toyah, leaving fans shocked. Dan, who danced with Nadiya in 2021, didn't hold back as he expressed his disbelief on social media shortly after the announcement, writing a long, very candid post.

Strictly Come Dancing returned to screens tonight (Sunday 29) for the first results show of the series, but fans have been left 'shocked' by the first elimination.

Strictly Come Dancing fans expressed some confusion tonight with adjustments to the beloved show's format following the initial results episode of the new season, which saw Olympian Tom Dean become the first celebrity to be voted off. He and professional partner Nadiya Bychkova performed a cha cha in the dance-off against Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones, but failed to win over head judge Shirley Ballas who had the deciding vote.

Olympic champion Tom Dean has become the first celebrity to be eliminated from this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. The gold-medallist swimmer was against singer and actress Toyah Willcox in Sunday, 29 September’s dance-off following the public vote - though sadly it was Tom’s time to say goodbye to the competition. Sporting sparkly and fringed outfits, the 24 year old performed an energetic cha cha with his dancer partner Nadiya Bychkova to the iconic Boogie Wonderland by Earth, Wind and Fire for a second time on Sunday night.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in awe of Chris McCausland's incredible performance on Saturday, 28 September's show.The comedian, who is the show's first blind contestant, danced a Foxtrot to Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy with his partner Dianne Buswell, leaving viewers speechless.Taking to social media platform X, fans praised Chris, calling him an inspiration and saying they hope he wins this season's show. One fan wrote "Chris is my winner.

JB Gill has been defended by his famous pal following his latest Strictly Come Dancing performance. The JLS star was back in the ballroom alongside his professional dance partner Amy Dowden on Saturday night (September 28).