Strictly Come Dancing fans are divided over 2022 celebrity line-up

Strictly Come Dancing - despite winning a tap award named after Ken Dodd.The 39-year-old Countryfile presenter is set to appear on this year's series of the hit BBC One dancing show, which returns next month.It comes after her recent marriage split from rugby star Richie Myler back in April this year.READ MORE: Inside Helen Skelton's net worth and marriage as Countryfile star announces StrictlyLast week, Helen said people keep asking her if she can already dance, before claiming she couldn't and that you sign up to the show to learn your way around the ballroom.She told BBC's radio 5 Live: "People keep saying, ‘Can you dance?’ and I say, ‘No’ because isn’t it the point to learn to dance?"However, she bagged a prestigious Ken Dodd tap dancing award 22 years ago when she was just a teenager.When asked to reveal a secret about herself in 2016, Helen said: "I won a Ken Dodd tap-dance award when I was 17."The Cumbrian star later added: "Not a lot of people know this, but I’m very good at tap dancing.

After recently announcing her departure from EastEnders, actress Rose Ayling-Ellis has shared a secret from behind-the-scenes at the BBC One soap. Revealing an insight into the show, the Strictly Come Dancing champion exclusively told OK! how the washing machines in the programme’s famous laundrette aren’t real. She told us: “You know the washing machines in the laundrette? Well, they have a man behind them who winds them up to make them look like they’re real washing machines.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Kym Marsh has enjoyed a romantic break with her husband Scott Ratcliff before taking to the dancefloor. The former Coronation Street star, who was the second star to be announced for the 2020 line-up after fellow former Corrie actor Will Mellor, shared a series of loved-up snaps of herself and Scott taking some precious time out together in the Lake District.

As this year’s Strictly hopefuls get ready to slip on their sequins and strut their stuff, it’s not surprising to hear that last year’s winner, Rose Ayling-Ellis, is feeling a tug at her heartstrings. “I really miss it,” the EastEnders actress, who was partnered with pro Giovanni Pernice, tells us.

Strictly Come Dancing camp concerning last year’s champion Giovanni Pernice have reportedly “raised eyebrows” among some of the show’s professional dancers. The BBC competition is set to return to our screens next month, with celebrities including Will Mellor, Helen Skelton, Matt Goss and Fleur East all joining this year’s stellar line-up of contestants. While this year’s dance pairings are yet to be officially announced, reports have surfaced that suggest pro dancer Giovanni could be heading to the final once again, according to The Mirror .

STRICTLY star Helen Skelton was a Diddy bit out of step when she insisted she can’t dance — because she once won a tap award named after Ken Dodd. The TV presenter, who will be in the new series which starts next month, waltzed off with comic legend Doddy’s gong when she was a teenager.

Maisie Smith has reportedly been spotted leaving the same apartment as The Wanted's Max George.The former EastEnders actress, 21, and Max are rumoured to be living together having presently returned from their Greece trip.The stars have remained hushed about their romance but newly emerged snaps showed a Maisie leaving the London pad, which she's said to be sharing with Max. Maisie wore her hair pulled back while sporting a yellow North Face bag paired with jeans a pink jacket and Crocs. Meanwhile, Max, 33, was papped walking his dog without Maisie near the same area.

The new series of Strictly Come Dancing will kick off on September 17, former contestant and TV presenter AJ Odudu has announced.The 34-year-old, who was forced to withdraw from the final of the dancing competition last year after suffering a torn ligament, revealed the news on The Big Breakfast alongside co-host Mo Gilligan. She said: “We do have the exclusive that the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is going to be September 17.

Spice Girl Emma Bunton shocked her fans as she shared a clip of herself on EastEnders 30 years ago. Before she hit global fame as part of the Spice Girls, Emma had a stint on Albert Square when she was just 16.The 46 year old star delighted her fans as she shared a clip of herself on the soap, when she played a mugger attempting to rob pensioner Jules.

A FAVOURITISM row has hit Strictly Come Dancing amid claims that Giovanni Pernice will be the same-sex couple pro dancer this year. Bosses are set to pair the reigning champ with Radio 2’s Richie Anderson.

Natalie Cassidy has shared a rare snap of her fiancé Marc Humphreys as the couple celebrated her daughter's sixth birthday. The EastEnders star, 39, posted a series of photos to her Instagram which gave her fans a glimpse into how the family celebrated six year old Joanie's big day. Within the gallery was a photo of Natalie, Joanie and Marc all together as the trio posed in front of a giant white chocolate cake, a rainbow balloon arch and a giant multicoloured six balloon.

Helen Skelton has shared that she has started rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing in a candid glimpse into her new life as a single mum. Helen announced her split from her husband of nine years, Richie Myler, back in April. It came not long after welcoming their third child together.

EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday as Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, finally told estranged husband Callum Highway (Tony Clay) about Lewis Butler (Aidan O'Callaghan). During the latest episode of the BBC One soap, Ben, who was sexually assaulted by Lewis in harrowing scenes on the BBC One soap earlier this year, headed to the police station to report the rapist. However, he got more than he bargained for when his estranged husband Callum arrived to which he immediately questioned why Ben was there, saying: "If someone's hurt you, I need to know...

Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis has shared a collection of behind-the-scenes snaps from EastEnders amid her exit news. It was announced earlier on Thursday that Rose, 27, who won Strictly in 2021 with Giovanni Pernice, would be leaving the hit BBC One soap as Frankie Lewis after first joining in 2020.Taking to Instagram after the news was announced, Rose shared a collection of photos from her time on EastEnders from the first photo of Frankie to her "very last day on the square".The actress penned: "Start from my very last day on the square, to my first successful pint in The Vic and end with the first photo of Frankie.

Strictly Come Dancing star Tyler West broke the silence after he took to Instagram last night and showed himself in a hospital waiting room.The Radio DJ told his concerned fans that "everything is cool" and thanked NHS staff.He did however require assistance from paramedics.READ MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis quits EastEnders role as Frankie Lewis after Strictly successThe star said: "Everything's cool, but wanna shout out the NHS, especially the paramedic and A&E team."He also thanked his fans for their concern.He said: "Yo, quick message to say thank you all for the DMs.“Everything is A-OK, A-OK, it weren’t me it’s family stuff but thank you all for checking in. Good vibes, nothing wrong.”The DJ is one of the stars that has signed up to take part in the 2022 series.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis is leaving EastEnders later this year, the BBC has announced.The actress, 27, won Strictly’s glitterball trophy last year alongside professional partner Giovanni Pernice, marking a historic win on the BBC One show as she became the first deaf contestant to take part. She joined EastEnders in 2020 playing Frankie Lewis.

Matt Goss has reportedly been selling his possessions in Vegas as he gears up to return to the UK.The 53 year old singer-songwriter and musician has been living and performing in the US for the last 25 years, but is set to make his grand comeback in England with his appearance on Strictly Come Dancing next month. Preparing for the next adventure, it appears the Bros star is selling all his belongings, including teabags and his own Loose Women mug. “Matt threw open his doors to shoppers," a source told The Sun.

Ralf Little, 42, and Will Mellor, 46, first appeared on-screen together more than 20 years ago on Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps - and they quickly became as inseparable in real life as they were on the show. Now Death in Paradise star Ralf has shared news of Will's secret dance talent, assuring fans he thinks he can go all the way in the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.Speaking on his Instagram account, Ralf declared passionately: "Will is the Strictly champion.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 series has started filming and as the excitement builds we have a first sneak peek as the professionals film their opening sequence.The male professionals were spotted taking a break still in costume as they posed for some snaps.Gorka Marquez, Cameron Lombard, Johannes Radabe, Graziano and Nikita Kuzmin were all dressed up in Hawaiian t-shirts as they posed for some pictures to enjoy the sunshine.READ MORE: Strictly's Oti Mabuse sizzles in plunging pink swimsuit on wild Ibiza breakawayThis year will be the 20th series of the ballroom dancing show and the exciting celebrity line-up has been announced..15 stars prepared to fight to get their hands on the Glitterball this year. Scottish star Kaye Adams has been announced in the line-up, and she will fight against the likes of actor Will Mellor and Countryfile star Helen Skelton on the show.Anton du Beke will be joining the judging panel permanently this series, alongside Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas, whilst with Oti Mabuse and Aljaž Škorjanec stepping down as pro dancers, four new talented stars will be joining the show.Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas, Vito Coppola and Carlos Gu have all signed up.The official show pairings haven't yet been announced - but the snaps could hint at who may and may not have a partner.Each series, some of the professionals are held in reserve rather than being paired up, though they'll still participate in group dances.

The Strictly Come Dancing pros were seen taking a break and taking photos of each other in costume as they prepare for the return of this year’s show.The celebrity contestants for this year’s series have just been announced - with some fans having mixed feelings about the line-up - and it looks like rehearsals are well underway for the start of Strictly 2022 next month. A few of the male professional dancers of the series were spotted outside a rehearsal space, snapping photos of each other as they prepare for the opening episode.

Max George has reportedly turned down a “£160,000 deal to appear on Celebs Go Dating ” as he continues to grow closer to Eastenders actress Maisie Smith.The Wanted star, has been trying to maintain a low profile since parting ways with former flame Stacey Giggs, as rumours surrounding a new romance continue to hound the star. E4 producers had allegedly been trying to snap up the 33 year old singer following his split, but Max wasn’t interested and rebuffed any offers to appear on the show.