Strictly Comes Dancing’s Motsi Mabuse appears to comfort Ellie Simmonds as they arrive back at hotel after the show

Strictly Come Dancing returned for its 20th series this weekend, as our favourite celebrities took to the dance floor to perform dazzling routines. From Ellie Simmonds to Kaye Adams, a brilliant line-up of stars waltzed across the dancefloor to impress the judges and viewers at home.

STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Ellie Simmonds has spoken out about the bizarre video filmed last week where she was caught hysterically laughing and talking to herself on the floor of the rehearsal studio.  Her pro dance partner Nikita Kuzmin posted a video on Instagram Stories where Ellie was seen rolling around on the floor, talking to herself when she didn’t think he was looking.  In the clip, Ellie was rocking back and forth face down on the floor repeating: "Yes Ellie, you can. You can stay in there.

Motsi Mabuse, 41, who is best known for being one of the four judges on Strictly Come Dancing sat down with Dr Alex George to discuss how their mental health plays a part with how they exercise and vice versa.

Strictly Come Dancing's Kym Marsh was photographed with her daughter after earning her highest score in the competition so far on Saturday night.The Coronation Street actress performed a stunning Charleston to If My Friends Could See Me Now from the movie Sweet Charity, starring Shirley MacLaine and Sammy Davis Jr. Kym, 46, who is also a former member of Hear'Say, earned herself an impressive 33 points from judges Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Simmonds has made a vow to her pro dancing partner Nikita Kuzmin.The Paralympic champion has ditched her swimming gear for dancing shoes on this year's series of Strictly, where she's already become a fan-favourite.But despite her gold-medal-winning swimming skills, it seems Ellie had a fondness for chatting just a little too much, and she's told Nikita she's going to try and curb the habit for next week.READ MORE: Strictly Ellie Simmonds' life - achondroplasia diagnosis, career and troll battle The pair performed a Quickstep to Peppy and George from The Artist on Saturday night (October 8) during Movie Week, and they received 27 points from the judges.Ellie took to Instagram on Monday after making it through to the next week of the show. The star thanked fans for their support and admitted she couldn't believe she'd made it through to another week.She wrote: "Thank you ever so much for the love and support, and everyone who’s keeping us in this Strictly journey, it means the absolute world to us.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have called for the show to be axed.Some viewers have taken to social media to call for the BBC series to be axed after 20 years and branded it "boring".The comments were made after this weekend's episode, which saw contestants transform into the characters from their favourite films.READ MORE I'm A Celebrity's Seann Walsh thanks fans as he reveals he's set to become a dadOne person moaned: "Strictly has been part of our lives for 20 odd years. Sorry to say but it’s losing me. Don’t know why.

Katya Jones, 33, has signed up to celebrity dating app Raya in a search for love, according to reports.The news comes three years after the Strictly Come Dancing star split from ex-husband and fellow pro dancer Neil Jones, 40, who is now dating a contestant from the 2022 series of Love Island.Katya has apparently joined Raya in the hopes of finding love three years on from her divorce. Meanwhile, Neil has struck up a new romance with 23-year-old Love Island star Chyna Mills.Katya and Neil were married for six years and split in 2019 following the scandal that occurred when Katya and her then Strictly partner Seann Walsh were caught kissing. However, the couple insisted the incident had nothing to do with the end of their marriage and appear to have kept things amicable. According to Mail Online, Katya has set up her new dating profile to read: "I believe in people. Creativity is my food.

Claudia Winkleman, 50, chose to wear a pair of eye-catching silver glittery trousers paired with a blazer, but according to Strictly Come Dancing viewers it was not her best fashion move. Fans of the BBC show thought the pairing was not in line to her usual style with comments ranging from “bizarre” to others comparing her to a “cotton bud.” "Not keen on Claudia’s trousers tonight #Strictly," wrote one with another adding: "@bbcstrictly I’d have thought twice about wearing that blazer with those trousers Claudia." READ MORE I'm A Celebrity's Seann Walsh thanks fans as he reveals he's set to become a dad No stranger to the fashion police, Claudia has had her fair share of harsh outfit comments in the past.She was blasted last year for appearing as if she was going for a workout rather than hosting a dancing competition.Viewers ripped into her choice of shorts and cardigan combination with one commenting: “Claudia just rocked up from the gym ha ha.”But equally the fashionista’s brave fashion choices have seen fans flock to get their hands on a similar outfit.Appearing in a grey sequin shirt from Mint Velvet last year the shirt sold out almost within minutes after her stylish appearance.It would seem Claudia was not the only star getting slated for poor outfit choices last night though as Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice’s Lion King-themed dance routine left many less than impressed.The duo threw themselves into the movie week theme appearing as Timon and Pumbaa for their Samba to Hakuna Matata but fans were quick to sum up their look as “unforgivable” and resembling their costumes to looking more like a onesie.One viewer added: "Embarrassing for Gio.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have branded Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer's leotard-clad routine as "absolutely glorious" and a triumph for body positivity. The BBC duo performed a lively Cha Cha Cha to Flashdance track What A Feeling to wrap up Strictly Come Dancing's Movie Week.

Helen Skelton was left red-faced ahead of rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing as she shared her error with her social media followers.

Former Strictly contestant Seann Walsh has revealed he's to become a dad in a social media video. The comedian, who has been dating dance teacher Grace Adderely since 2019, announced the news during an Instagram Live with a friend, which was first reported by The Sun.

READ MORE: Updates from Strictly's Movie Week as 14 remaining couples take to the floor Last week saw Loose Women star Kaye Adams bow out of the competition with her dance partner Kai Widdrington - who last year made it into the final with TV presenter Aj Odudu before she withdrew due to a severe ankle injury. But head judge Shirley was unimpressed with the result, and disagreed with her fellow judges who chose to save Bros singer Matt Goss after the dreaded dance off.

READ MORE: Updates from Strictly's Movie Week as 14 remaining couples take to the floor One Strictly fan said: "@KatieMKat @bbcstrictly @mattgoss @NadiyaBychkova Can't believe how low he scored Matt. Very cruel. " A second viewer said: "No, I’m sorry, but a 3 for Matt Goss’ dance is ridiculous.

FORMER Strictly Come Dancing contestant Seann Walsh has thanked fans for their support. As The Sun revealed last night, the 36-year-old is about to become a dad for the first time.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have been left divided after Tyler and Dianne scored the first 10s of the series last night during movie week. BBC One's Strictly returned yesterday for Movie Night, which saw the celebrities perform to songs from the big screen. Tyler and Dianne received three 10s last night from the judges, topping the leader board  with a total score of 38.

Strictly Come Dancing's Seann Walsh is set to welcome his first child, meaning he will become a dad for first time.The 36-year-old comedian has been dating Grace Adderley, 30, since 2019 - but now the couple are set to be a fully fledged family with their new bundle of joy when it arrives.He revealed his exciting news of becoming a first-time-father to a pal during an Instagram Live, leaving his fans delighted at the joyous news.READ NEXT: Strictly's Shirley Ballas makes brutal dance blunder ban as she's branded 'strict'"I’m having a child," Seann revealed candidly and casually. His friend then asked: "So you’re gonna be a dad?"To which he replied: "Yeah", before his friend jokingly added: "That’s worrying."Seann then said to the camera: "Unbelievable.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are rallying to "support" Matt Goss after accusing him of being "set upon" by show judges and a handful of viewers. Those tuning in to the BBC's flagship series have branded the Bros singer, 54, "fragile" following his Viennese Waltz last night with professional partner Nadiya Bychkova, 32. The duo performed on Movies Week to Top Gun: Maverick track Hold My Hand.

BBC LICENCE fee payers funded the rental of £58,000 of luxury diamonds for Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse to wear on the ballroom show, it was reported last night. Motsi, who is paid £200,000 per series, showed off a glittering array of jewellery, including a £18,300 platinum bangle which she had hired from Boodles - which claims to be Britain’s leading retailer of Fine Diamond Jewellery.