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Dan Walker has revealed his advice for the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up.The 45-year-old presenter appeared on Lorraine on Thursday (August 25), where he advised the 15 celebrities taking part in this year's show to embrace and enjoy the experience.He also made a cheeky quip at the BBC series' long-term judge, Craig Revel Horwood.READ MORE:Strictly Come Dancing confirms major format shake-up ahead of 20th TV seriesDan said: "There's a whole new bunch of people going in this year and I think the one thing [Nadiya and I] had throughout it was that we were just going to enjoy it as much as we can."The worst thing I think is when you come out of Strictly and then you say, 'do you know what? I wish I'd have enjoyed it more at the time.'"You're part of the biggest show on TV, just embrace it and have a bit of fun." Offering more advice, Dan later added: "Trust your partner and ignore Craig!"Dan competed in the 2021 series of Strictly Come Dancing.Partnered with Ukrainian and two-time world champion dancer Nadiya Bychkova, Dan made it through to the final five.He and Nadiya bowed out after appearing against AJ Odudu and her partner Kai Widdrington in the dance-off prior to the semi-final round.Despite AJ and Kai knocking them out of the competition, Nadiya and Kai are currently dating.The couple confirmed their romance back in April.Strictly Come Dancing will return to screens next month.Confirmed to be competing this year are former Coronation Street stars Kym Marsh and Will Mellor, as well as Paralympian Ellie Simmonds.Kaye Adams, Fleur East, Eliie Taylor, Richie Anderson, Tyler West, Matt Goss, Mollie Rainford, Tony Adams, Jayde Adams and Hamza Yassin complete the line-up.Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One next

Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova were the definition of smitten in a sweet snap shared by him on social media. Strictly Come Dancing stars Kai, 27, and Nadiya, 33, have been dating for some months now and appear to be extremely loved up. Proving that their relationship is still going strong, Kai took to Instagram to wish his girlfriend a happy birthday, and branded Nadiya as his “everything”.

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing is the highlight of the autumn TV calendar and fans of the show are in for a special treat this year as a new themed episode will be making it's debut. Celebrating 100 years of the BBC, the fun-filled new theme will see each of the couples take to the Strictly ballroom floor, either dancing to a theme tune from an iconic BBC programme or in tribute to one of the BBC’s most loved services.

Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington put on an amorous display as they enjoyed a romantic trip to Paris last week.MORE: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova gushes about romance with Kai Widdrington after sweet reunionSharing a loved-up photo on their Instagram pages, the duo appeared to be head over heels for one another. In the sweet snap, Nadiya and Kai could be seen posing on a bridge against a stunning Parisian backdrop featuring the world-renowned Eiffel Tower.WATCH: Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington hold hands in sweet videoNadiya, 32, looked lovely in her chic summer outfit as she cosied up to her beau.

Earlier this month Strictly Come Dancing pro Neil Jones sparked rumours of a romance with Love Island bombshell Chyna Mills. The pair were spotted holding hands while leaving the Reality TV Awards Afterparty together and jumped into a car with Neil’s fellow Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice, adding fuel to the fire. According to onlookers Neil, 40, and Chyna, 23, were holding hands at the event but dropped them when they saw a photographer with a source telling The Sun: “Chyna and Neil are getting close after meeting that night, they have great chemistry.” Now it seems that things are only heating up for the pair as they enjoyed a trip to the city of love, Paris, together.

Eamonn Holmes has hit out at BBC bosses for reportedly placing "stupid rules" on its Strictly Come Dancing stars. It follows reports that Strictly pro dancers Nadiya Bychkova, Kai Widdrington and Giovanni Pernice could be in trouble with BBC bosses for breaking strict advertising rules.

STRICTLY chiefs have started a probe after dancers appeared to fall foul of strict BBC advertising rules. Performers including Nadiya Bychkova, Giovanni Pernice and Kai Widdrington may have stumbled by agreeing to dance at parties which mimic the show.

BBC bosses are set to investigate events involving several of the Strictly Come Dancing professionals. Strictly pro dancers which according to reports, include Nadiya Bychkova, Giovanni Pernice and Kai Widdrington have previously agreed to take part and dance at parties which replicate the show and its experience.

Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh has compared her time on Strictly Come Dancing to "childbirth". The presenter reminisced as she told co-host Robert Rinder about her favourite memories from the show, and how at times - it was a little painful. After she was asked by Robert what she misses from the programme, the 45-year-old said that she still thinks about her outfit that she wore for her Dream Girls performance.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses will reportedly be investigating a few of their dancers for breaking BBC advertising rules. Nadiya Bychkova, Giovanni Pernice and Kai Widdrington allegedly broke rules by agreeing to dance at promotional parties.The Sun reports that the parties, which mimic Strictly but are not affiliated with the BBC, enable fans to have a Strictly weekend experience with the dancers.

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.

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 fans will be delighted to know that the BBC's much anticipated dance contest is set to return in a matter of weeks. Strictly has been at the centre of our screens since 2004 airing on Saturday night's from autumn right up until Christmas.

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.

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 pro Giovanni Pernice, 31, has purportedly been the subject of rumours surrounding the upcoming series of the hit BBC One show. The Italian dancer was dragged into a favouritism row due to reports claiming he was likely to be in a same-sex couple.It has already been confirmed that Richie Anderson, 34, will be partnered with another male.However, whoever is going to be dancing with him is yet to be confirmed.Giovanni won last year's series with Rose Ayling-Ellis, 27, and reportedly already has fellow pros convinced he will “sail” through the rounds this year too.A source said: “Some of Gio's fellow pros have raised eyebrows about chat of him getting Richie.“The last two same sex couples have done really well and the feeling is that whoever gets Richie could go all the way and win it.”The insider added to The Sun: “Winning two on the bounce would be great for Gio — but not all of his colleagues feel the same way.”Giovanni made history last year along with Rose as she became the first deaf contestant to appear on the show.Since then, the pair have gone on to win a BAFTA award for the publicly-voted Virgin Media's Must-See Moment.They also supported the Take A Moment campaign for mental health awareness earlier this year.The night they lifted the Glitterball trophy, Giovanni could not contain his emotions as he thanked his dance partner.As they stood next to their trophy, Tess Daly said: “Rose, Giovanni, you are our winners, how does it feel?”Looking emotional, Giovanni said: "Incredible.