Strictly Come Dancing tour 2023: Find your nearest live show for next year's tour

Shirley Ballas, 62, posted a picture of her and Motsi Mabuse, 41, on social media laughing away on the most recent Strictly Come Dancing live show, Motsi was quick to reciprocate Shirley’s affirmation, sharing on her own social media page that she hoped there would be “many years of laughing” to come.The pair’s public display of affection comes soon after some members of the public called for Shirley to be removed from the panel after she was accused of preferring male celebrity dancers to women.Shirley and Motsi’s friendship was plain to see after Shirley posted the following to her 81,700 followers on Twitter: “Cherry on the cake @MOTSI_MABUSE we laughed so much yesterday.“Brilliant lady, love sitting next to you.“You are a star x @bbcstrictly.”In response to Shirley’s high praise, Motsi was not short of admiration for her fellow judge.Replying to the tweet, Motsi wrote to her 76,500 followers: “With my dearest @ShirleyBallas.To many years of laughing like this.”Sharing their friendship online, it was clear that despite speculation, many fans of Strictly want the panel to remain exactly how it is.User Ioana Vladoi wrote: “Love you both! You just bring so much happiness every Saturday.”And Jackie Carreira also added: “You two make me wish I was in your gang!”With many calling the pair “friendship goals,” there was one disgruntled Twitter user who shared his option on Shirley’s judging style.User Charlie Smorley commented: “Why are you giving Matt Goss low score he so doing very well and giving who are really rubbish at dancing higher score for don’t make sense.“You used to be my favourite Judge but I’ve seen a nasty side to you and I’m very disappointed in you shouldnt be on the show anymore ROOD.” (sic)Replying to the

Strictly Come Dancing star Tony Adams reveals he and professional partner Katya Jones had a huge argument ahead of Saturday night's live show.

FURIOUS Strictly Come Dancing fans have claimed Helen Skelton was underscored on Saturday night. The Countryfile star, who is dancing with Gorka Marquez, wowed those watching at home as she performed an energetic paso doble to Tamacun by Rodrigo y Gabriela.

HELEN Skelton and Gorka Marquez recovered from a long day of Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals with beer and a takeaway. Countryfile host Helen, 39, was snapped getting a round in for her and Gorka, 32, as they relaxed after a gruelling 10-hour session. Meanwhile Gorka collected a bag of food before they headed up to their hotel room for the evening.

STRICTLY Come Dancing's latest axed star Matt Goss sparked fear as he failed to appear on the It Takes Two sofa tonight. The singer's pro-dancer Nadiya Bychkova was alone in the spin-off show's studio alongside host Rylan Clark.

STRICTLY head judge Shirley Ballas has hit back at a troll who called her "mutton dressed as lamb". It's been a tough start to the new season for Shirley, who has come under fire for her scoring and voting. However, she's remaining upbeat and refusing to stoop to the level of those insulting her.

Kym Marsh cuddled up to her Strictly Come Dancing partner Graziano Di Prima after they survived the latest dance-off. The former Coronation Street star and the Italian pro ended up in the bottom two following the BBC One dance contest's latest public vote.

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Shirley Ballas, 61, has been hit with strong criticism since Strictly Come Dancing started, for her comments to Matt Goss over his performances, as well as being accused of "sexist" remarks on the show, which she has denied.This weekend was no different, with the head judge having taken to Twitter to hit back at BBC viewers with a very defiant remark.Shirley has been hit with heavy criticism over her appearance during Saturday night's live show, with one social media saying she looked like "mutton dressed as a lamb".However, Shirley made sure not to let the hateful comments get to her, as she replied to several with a bold jibe.Social media user Ruby_j07 shared a picture of Shirley from Saturday's show, alongside a picture of Nanny Plum from the children's show Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom.She captioned the post: "Shirley Ballas is serving nanny plum tonight #strictlycomedancing #strictly #shirleyballas." (sic)Social media user Patrici26413147 replied: "She is such a false, and fake person. Mutton dressed as lamb thinks she's the best thing since sliced bread."Choosing to rise above the insult, Shirley responded in view of her 81,400 Twitter followers: "Sorry you feel like this.

On Sunday night's Strictly Come Dancing, there were tears as Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova were the latest dancing duo to be eliminated.

Motsi Mabuse, 41, has judged on Strictly Come Dancing since 2019, taking over the role from Darcey Bussell, joining Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood on the panel. Having since opened her own dance school, Motsi has reflected on her own experiences in South Africa as a child where she received heavy "emotional abuse and manipulation" as well as physical abuse from her dance teachers.Motsi, who was born in Mankwe, South Africa, started dancing when she was six years old and was competing by the time she turned 11.The BBC star has now opened up about the physical and emotional abuse she received from some of her dance teachers.Speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Motsi admitted: "Some of them [my dance teachers] were good and inspirational but some of the relationships were abusive."And, you know, when you speak about abuse, sometimes people tend to be like, 'Yeah, where did he hit you? How did he hit you? Show me pictures.'"But stuff like manipulation and emotional abuse, those are kind of things you can't see.

She went on: "It's like a big family and this year, everyone is so nice and sweet to each other."I don't know who will go next because everyone's good."Kai - who was eliminated from the competition in week one with Kaye Adams - added: "You haven't got time to focus on anyone else."You can only give the best yourself."Richie also revealed that, despite accusations of some of the judges being too harsh, he was very happy with his and Giovanni's high scores after a difficult start in week one. The pair - who danced together on the BBC competition - were separated during the show, while all the other celebrities sat side-by-side with their professional partners.Fans had felt the something appeared off about the pair. Giovanni addressed the rumours, and reassured fans that "everything is okay".Speaking on It Takes Two, Gio looked straight into the camera and said: "There is no problem between us, we are having a good time."Forget about what you're writing, it's not true."Richie also shared a video of their first live performance, a Cha Cha Cha to I'm Your Man by Wham.He said: "A moment I’ll never forget and so lucky I got to share it with Giovanni."Thank you Gio for being the best teacher over the past fortnight."The professional dancer and his celebrity partner waved goodbye to the BBC competition last Sunday after failing to impress the judges in the dance off.They had gone head-to-head with Fleur East in the dance off before being sent home.The pair's final routine was the Samba to Hakuna Matata from The Lion King, but they were scored only 27 points.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were shocked to see Kym Marsh in the dreaded dance-off during Sunday night's results show but their surprise soon turned to confusion when talk turned to next weekend. Several scores of 10 were awarded by the BBC One show's judges during Saturday evening’s show as the celebrities impressed with their performances.

After Strictly Come Dancing's Jayde Adams dedicated her performance to her late sister Jenna on Saturday night, the comedian has taken to Instagram to share some pictures from her childhood - plus the last photo they ever took together. Jayde, 37, and her professional dance partner Karen Hauer, 40, performed a stunning routine to Beth Midler's classic ballad, Wind Beneath My Wings.

IT was one of the most emotional performances the Strictly ballroom has ever seen. Jayde Adams moved the judges to tears with her American Smooth dedicated to her beloved sister who died from brain cancer.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Fleur East has revealed she and husband Marcel Badiane-Robin have banned talking about the show at home. The loved-up couple, who wed in a secret ceremony in Morocco in 2019, have embraced the whole Strictly experience, but are trying to distance themselves from it on cosy nights in.

Helen Skelton has broken her silence after her dance partner Gorka Marquez jumped to her defence and paid her an emotional tribute during the latest Strictly Come Dancing live show. The Countryfile host looked panic-stricken when the Spanish dancer halted proceedings to have his say.

Peter Andre has revealed his eight year old daughter Millie is "doing brilliantly" at school and brings home the homework of a 15 year old. Writing in his weekly column, the 49 year old's comments came as he discussed how his children are getting on at school as they head towards the end of their first new term. Here, he also reveals his tattoo regrets and defends Strictly judge Shirley Ballas after she faced criticism.

Tonight's Strictly Come Dancing has seen Bros lead singer Matt Goss become the third celebrity to depart from the dance floor. After the third public vote of the series, the 54 year old found himself up against soap star Kym Marsh in Sunday night’s dance off, which saw both celebs perform their Saturday night routines for a second time.