Strictly Come Dancing professionals hint at first dance theme during rehearsal break

Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly facing a favouritism row as professional dancer Giovanni Pernice’s celebrity dance partner for this year is said to have been “leaked”. Giovanni, who won last year’s show with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, after Rose was the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, is rumoured to be partnering this year with Richie Anderson in a same-sex couple, with rival dancers said to be fearing this could secure the Italian dancer’s place in the final again.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing 's launch date for 2022 has finally been confirmed – and pro dancer Johannes Radebe cannot wait. The professional dancer, 35, appeared on The Big Breakfast on Saturday (August 20) and spoke to his former co-star AJ Odudu.AJ, 34, competed on the BBC show last year with her pro partner Kai Widdrington, but was forced out days before the finale due to a nasty injury. READ MORE: Strictly's Giovanni Pernice 'favouritism row' as he's 'confirmed for same-sex pairing' However it clearly hasn't dampened her love for the annual event, as she said to Johannes: "We do have the exclusive, that the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is September 17...

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.

Maisie Smith and The Wanted’s Max George were seen hand-in-hand while walking the singer’s dog.There’s been speculation that the pair have been dating after having grown closer during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour. Both of them starred on the same series on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020. Max, 33, was booted off the competition after losing a dance off to the EastEnders actress, with Maisie, 21, going on to come in second alongside partner Kevin Clifton.

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.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie Smith. The Wanted singer, 33, was first romantically linked to the EastEnders actress, 21, last week after the pair were allegedly spotted kissing on a busy flight as they made their way to Crete. Reports of Max and Maisie’s blossoming relationship came just days after it was claimed Max had split from ex-girlfriend Stacey Giggs for a second time.

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.

It's the line-up announcement we've been waiting for all year... Strictly Come Dancing is officially on its way back to our screens! Amongst the toe-tapping talent that BBC producers have recruited for the upcoming series in Autumn is television presenter and Loose Women frontwoman Kaye Adams. And Kaye's on-screen gal pal and last year's Strictly star Judi Love has exclusively recounted to OK! the words of wisdom she handed down following her stint.

A STRICTLY Come Dancing pro has re-vamped her look ahead of the new series. The full line-up for Strictly's 2022 instalment has now been revealed, with famous faces including Helen Skelton, Kym Marsh and Fleur East set to compete for the Glitter Ball.

Gemma Atkinson has shared why she thinks her fiancé Gorka Marquez could be paired up with her fellow Hits Radio star on Strictly Come Dancing. The line-up for the BBC One dance contest was finalised over the weekend as TV presenter Helen Skelton became the 15th and final celebrity to be announced.

A co-star of Helen Skelton has issued a warning to the BBC about the 'wild' star after she was announced for Strictly Come Dancing. The Countryfile presenter was the 15th and final famous face confirmed for the dance contest with the 2022 series line-up now complete.

Strictly Come Dancing think they may have spotted a telltale sign indicating who Helen Skelton will be partnered up with during this year’s series. The Countryfile presenter, 39, has been confirmed as one of the contestants on the upcoming series of the celebrity dancing contest.

Strictly Come Dancing is set for its 20th series this year and the start date for the show has been confirmed. The show's launch episode, which sees the celebrities paired up with their dance partner, will be broadcast on Saturday, September 10. Just like in previous series of the show, the launch episode will be pre-recorded and will be filmed in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Kym Marsh has revealed she headed on an exciting trip with her daughter after she was announced as one of this year's contestants on Strictly Come Dancing. The former Coronation Street star was the second celebrity to be announced for the BBC One dance contest earlier this month.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton is the latest celebrity to join the line-up for Strictly Come Dancing, and is being tipped to win.

Kaye is one of the 15 celebrities taking part in the BBC dance show this year, alongside the likes of Will Mellor, Helen Skelton and Fleur East. The 59-year-old posted a video on Instagram as she keeps track of her dance progress. She wrote in the caption: "I’ll get this if it bloody kills me and it might.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have predicted confusion on the show - because so many contestants this year have the same name. Many fans have pointed out that there is one first name and one last name that comes up time and again in the official line-up.

Helen Skelton has been announced as the final celebrity to join the line of this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The ex-Blue Peter presenter will get her dancing shoes on to learn the tango and ballroom dancing with other celebrities including comedian Ellie Taylor and actress Kym Marsh for the lineup of Strictly Come Dancing 2022. Helen, 39, was tipped to be dancing in this year's show, but the mother-of-three, says she only signed on the dotted line, to take part in the show, in the last few days.