Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington look loved-up as they make red carpet debut

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...

SATURDAY Kitchen fans called out Laura Whitmore as her attempt to playfully mock Love Island star Tasha Ghouri backfired. The matchmaking show host, 37, appeared on Matt Tebbutt's BBC series to spill secrets on life in the Mallorca villa while enjoying some tasty grub.

Love Island stars Gemma Owen and Luca Bish were among several Islanders out on the town in London to celebrate fellow star Tasha Ghouri’s birthday. Gemma, 19, and Luca, 23, who finished in second place in the Love Island 2022 final, were among several of this year’s stars to head to London on Friday to celebrate Tasha’s 24th birthday. Gemma took to her Instagram story to share some snaps from the night with her two million followers, including a sweet shot of her and Luca holding hands in the back of a taxi in London.

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.

Love Island star Gemma Owen has inadvertently shown off her dad's impressive £290k luxury car collection whilst filming a TikTok at her family's £4m Cheshire mansion. The reality star featured in a video posted to TikTok of herself and Love Island beau Luca Bish, 23, outside the property, as she jumped into his arms.

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.

Gemma Owen has made sure to introduce Luca Bish to the other man in her life - and we don't mean her dad Michael Owen. The Love Island star appears to have taken her new man home to her family's £4m Chester mansion after a whirlwind couple of weeks since leaving the villa.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have kissed and cuddled up together in a sweet clip.The professional dancers confirmed their relationship in April this year following months of speculation.Nadiya, 32, and Kai, 26, will both return to the BBC series next month.READ MORE:Strictly's Kym Marsh shares exciting baby news as she becomes a grandma againPosting to Instagram earlier this week, the couple jointly shared a video of themselves walking around London.The gorgeous pair could be seen holding hands and exchanging hugs and kisses as they walked through traffic lights following a fun night out.Alongside a sound clip of Loi's Blinding Lights, they captioned the video: "…until I feel your touch."Nadiya looked sensational in a pink gown with silver applique flower detailing from Isabell Kristensen Couture.She wore her signature blonde tresses in a loose bun at the nape of her neck.With tendrils of hair framing her face, Nadiya finished her look with a pink clutch handbag, a silver necklace and silver hoop earrings.Kai, meanwhile, appeared dapper in a Zebel two piece black suit which he paired with a black Tom Ford shirt.The sweet video was filmed following the couple's appearance on the House of the Dragon premiere red carpet in Leicester Square on Monday evening.Nadiya and Kai were first romantically linked earlier this year when they were spotted kissing in a hotel bar during the Strictly Live Tour.The steamy clinch followed Nadiya's split from her former fiancé Matija Skarabot in January.They went public with their blossoming romance in April, with Nadiya confirming their relationship on her Instagram stories.The couple are also thought to be living together, with a source previously telling

Love Island's Gemma Owen has shared a "cute" snap of herself, her horse Sirius Black and her reality TV beau Luca Bish.The couple, who finished runners up in series eight of the ITV show, are getting more serious after Luca, 23, finally met some of Gemma's favourite family members - her animals.The picture, which was posted on 18 August, shows Gemma, 19, in her full riding gear on top of Sirius. Meanwhile, Luca can be seen standing to the side as her holds Sirius' reigns. Fans of the dressage rider commented below the post, labelling it "the cutest".

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.

AFTER living in Las Vegas for more than a decade, Matt Goss is back in Britain with a bang – and he’s not afraid to pack a punch. The 53-year-old Bros singer has swapped Sin City for London, where he is preparing to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. And the time spent away from his beloved Britain has given Matt plenty of food for thought — notably the lack of pride that Brits show for their country, and the risk of being shouted down if you do try to express it.

Love Island's Gemma Owen has said she's "still waiting" for Luca Bish to ask her to be his girlfriend, weeks after they left the famous villa, and just days after Luca finally met Gemma's dad, footballer Michael Owen. Gemma, 19, appeared on Capital FM Radio on Tuesday morning, 16 August, where she got candid with her thoughts on Luca, 23, asking her to be his girlfriend, after she said she wanted to wait until he had met her family to make things official.

Love Island star Gemma Owen has explained how her boyfriend Luca Bish and footballing father Michael Owen got on when the family enjoyed a family holiday in Portugal last week. Fresh from a stint on the hit ITV show, the dressage rider, 19, and her fishmonger beau, 23' joined the Owen family for fun in the Algarve sun.

the ITV2 dating show, having been coupled up for weeks. And Gemma, football legend Michael Owen's daughter, told Luca she wanted to wait until he'd met her family before they became girlfriend and boyfriend. But even after Luca got the seal of approval from her ex-England footballer dad on holiday in Portugal, Gemma is "still waiting".

BBC' s Strictly Come Dancing. As such, he has sold many items from his US home, from tins of baked beans to a Loose Women mug.

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.

Luca Bish has finally got round to visiting Gemma Owen's incredible family mansion in Cheshire.The 23 year old Love Island star has headed to North Wales to stay with Gemma, 19, after the pair enjoyed a few days down in London where they attended premieres and took part in interviews. Gemma visited Luca's family home in Brighton recently and now he's headed up north to visit the Owen family, including her famous father Michael, 42.

Gemma Owen and Luca Bish have been enjoying their new celebrity lifestyle after leaving the Love Island villa a matter of weeks ago. Gemma, 19, and Luca, 23, came in second place on the hit ITV2 dating show, with the pair being beaten to the top spot by Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti.