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Kym Marsh is hard at work training for Strictly Come Dancing.The 46-year-old star was announced to be one of this year's contestants for the long-running celebrity BBC dancing competition. And the former Coronation Street actress has given her fans a glimpse into her training as she prepares to take to the famous dancefloor at Elstree Studios.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton is currently the bookies' favourite to win the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The return of Strictly Come Dancing is almost upon us after a launch date of September 17 was announced. The 20th series of the Saturday evening TV staple looks set to mark the occasion in style, after the themed weeks were also confirmed.

Former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has posted a number of snaps to Instagram as she cuddled up to her husband Scott Ratcliffe on a trip - days after she became a grandmother for the second time. The 46 year old, who found fame as part of pop band Hear'Say in 2001, enjoyed a romantic getaway with her husband of almost a year at a hotel the UK, where they enjoyed dinner and spa treatments.

James Corden appears to have the entertainment industry in the palm of his hands as he continues to take the world by storm with his flourishing career.Gaining his first role in musical theatre, the talented star went on to appear in Hollyoaks and sitcom Teachers before landing a major role in ITV's Fat Friends.From 2007, the father of three went on to co-star in his own series, BBC Three's Gavin & Stacey which catapulted him into a household name.READ MORE: James Corden bizarrely confesses he only washes his hair once every two monthsBut as his career continued to go from strength to strength in the UK as well as the US, James often hit headlines for his controversial comments as well as his past sexual escapades.As he turns 44, Daily Star has taken a closer look inside his life.It may come as a surprise to some but James has previously admitted to having his way with the ladies.During a candid interview with Playboy Magazine in 2017, the comedian shared details of his previous sexual escapades while appearing on Broadway in New York.Discussing his five-month stint starring in The History Boys back in 2006, James said he and his co-star Dominic Cooper would often visit bars in New York's theatre district, known as Hells Kitchen.He explained: "There's a high density of (a) dancers and (b) gay men."So if you’re young, straight, English and in the hottest play in New York City, you're gonna get laid.

Kym Marsh is gearing up for the start of Strictly Come Dancing.MORE: Strictly Come Dancing 2022: all the celebrities confirmed to take partBut before she takes to the dance floor, the actress is making the most of some quality time with her husband, Scott Ratcliff. WATCH: Kym Marsh reveals army boyfriend isn't returning home as plannedKym, 46, and Army officer Scott enjoyed a romantic weekend away at boutique hotel and spa, The Swan, in the Lake District.READ: Kym Marsh reveals excitement after son confirms baby newsMORE: Kym Marsh planned sudden wedding amid heartbreaking family newsShe later shared a series of photos with fans – including one intimate image that showed her cuddled up to Scott in a jacuzzi.

Strictly Come Dancing will be returning to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom to celebrate the 20th series. The hit BBC programme has been forced to cancel Blackpool week for two years running due to Covid-19, and now thanks to a shiny new overhaul, it has been transformed to its former glory and will welcome more memorable routines.

READ MORE: Strictly's James Bye gives fans backstage look at new series as he gives his verdict on co-stars Kaye Adams and Ellie Taylor Dianne's instincts, however, lean towards three contestants: Will Mellor, Hamza Yassin and Tyler West. Here is a closer look at all three contestants. Will Mellor was the first celebrity announced to be taking to the ballroom on Strictly this year.

The Countryfile and former Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton, who is in the lineup for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, won a tap-dancing competition as a teenager – but has insisted she cannot dance. When asked to reveal a little known secret about herself in an unearthed 2016 interview, Skelton replied: “I won a Ken Dodd tap-dance award when I was 17. “Not a lot of people know this, but I’m very good at tap-dancing.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton is one of many celebrities taking to the Strictly Come Dancing stage ahead of the show returning later this year.

Strictly Come Dancing. The line-up of celebrities taking part in the long-running BBC dance competition was revealed earlier this month. Among them is Helen Skelton, the former Blue Peter presenter who is joining the series months after splitting for her husband, Richie Myler, reports the Mirror.

Steph McGovern is approached to take part in Strictly Come Dancing, and every year she turns it down – including this one.MORE: Strictly Come Dancing 2022: all the celebrities confirmed to take part"I think it's a brilliant show. And I’ve got some friends on it again this year, including Helen Skelton, who I'm really pleased is doing it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson has given an insight into how she came to be in a relationship with former Emmerdale actor Anthony Quinlan as they posed for a few holiday snaps during a romantic getaway. Nikki, who plays Maxine Minniver in the Channel 4 soap, took to social media to share some snaps from a trip to Italy.

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.

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.