Strictly’s Tyler West and Fleur East enjoy boozy night in ahead of return to the dance floor

STRICTLY star Shirley Ballas has shared a cryptic post amid speculation that she should be replaced as a judge. Last month the 62-year-old was blasted by fans who claimed that she is sexist. Many viewers think that Shirley has been showing preference to the male celebrity dancers over the women taking part on this year's series of the  BBC1 show.

EASTENDERS star James Bye has branded his Strictly Come Dancing exit as "one of the worst experiences of my life". The 38-year-old became the fifth celebrity to leave the competition when he found himself in the dreaded dance-off for the first time and was up against singer and broadcaster Fleur East, following a Halloween-inspired live show.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Amy Dowden was in floods of tears on It Takes Two after her exit from the competition with celeb partner James Bye. Amy was left reaching for the tissues when EastEnders actor James paid a sweet tribute to her saying he had made a "friend for life". He became the fifth celebrity leave the competition when he found himself in the dreaded dance-off for the first time and was up against singer and broadcaster Fleur East, following a Halloween-inspired live show.

James Bye, 38, appeared with his professional dancer partner Amy Dowden, 32.Speaking to host Rylan Clark about their best efforts to stay in the competition, James recalled going up against his co-star Fleur East, 35, who as James said, “knows what she is doing”.Becoming the fifth celebrity to be voted off the BBC dance competition, EastEnders actor James appeared on It Takes Two to give his farewell interview, a ritual all couples go through after exiting the competition.When asked by Rylan what was going through his mind when they received the devastating news that they were going into the dance off, James replied: “It is up there with one of the worst experiences of my life.“Especially when you know you have to go against Fleur East.”Nodding along in agreement, Rylan echoed James’ thoughts saying: “She is pretty good!”“She knows what she is doing,” James replied, before going on to say that he loves her to “bits” making the entire experience all the more difficult to do.He said: “That is the other thing. It is horrible to feel like I am competing with someone I have got really close with, to someone who is such a lovely person and I know I am going to go.”Admitting that the result did not come as a surprise to him, James went on to reassure fans at home that he wouldn’t have wanted to have left the competition any other way, and that his experience ended on a high.What made his time on the show that extra bit special was being partnered with Amy, who James said “makes Strictly”.Boasting about his professional partner and now lifelong friend, James said: “Amy is what Strictly is all about.

FURIOUS Strictly Come Dancing fans have accused the judges of overmarking one of the celebs. Former footballer Tony Adams has received some harsh criticism from judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke.

"I am dancing against Fleur East, I went and did my best but she is phenomenal."I’ve had the best time on this show and I have a friend for life [in Amy].

Channel 5 newsreader and former Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker has described the BBC show as "entertainment" rather than a competition, as he gave his opinion as to who he thinks will win this year.

STRICTLY Come Dancing has been moved from its Saturday night slot in a huge schedule shake-up on the BBC. With the FIFA World Cup set to begin in Qatar in a matter of days, Beeb bosses have moved to make sure there are no awkward clashes with big games. It means the Strictly quarter and semi finals will now air on a Friday night instead of Saturday.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Janette Manrara, 38, has revealed she was left "in tears" during a recent episode of the show when Jayde and Tony Adams got emotional about their personal stories.

FORMER EastEnders star Davood Ghadami has reached out to his co-star pal James Bye after he was dumped from Strictly this weekend. Martin Fowler actor James become the latest celebrity to be eliminated from the hit BBC dance contest following an intense dance-off with singer and radio star Fleur East.  His pal Davood Ghadami, once a Strictly contestant himself, has now shared a heartfelt message to his best friend expressing how ‘proud’ he is of the star.

DAN Walker has insisted Strictly Come Dancing is a "popularity contest" as he named his stand-out star of the series. Former BBC Breakfast host Dan, 45, competed on the show last year - with professional partner Nadiya Bychkova - and narrowly missed out on the semi-final.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star James Bye's wife Victoria praised him after he was left in tears during his emotional exit. The EastEnders star, 38, found himself in the bottom two with popstar Fleur East, 35, on Sunday's results show. After battling it out in the dance off, the judges unanimously saved Fleur and James was eliminated.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were stunned to say goodbye to James Bye tonight after he was booted out in Halloween week. The EastEnders star, 38, found himself in the bottom two with popstar Fleur East, 35, on Sunday's results show. James and pro partner Amy Dowden tried to impress with their Charleston to Bumble Bee by LaVern Baker.

STRICTLY Come Dancing viewers have been left convinced that Tony Adams was asked to apologise to Shirley Ballas. Fans flooded Twitter to suggest that show bosses had "stepped in" and asked the former footballer to say sorry to the head judge. Strictly competitor Tony, 56, locked horns with judge Shirley, 62, last week after he slammed her for her "unfair scores".

STRICTLY Come Dancing James Bye broke down in tears after he was given the boot on tonight's results show. The EastEnders star, 38, found himself in the bottom two with popstar Fleur East, 35, on Sunday's results show.

STRICTLY had a Halloween Week horror show as a feud erupted between the judges. A show source called the atmosphere “tense” after spats involving Craig, Motsi and Shirley. Craig had fired first by branding Motsi a “diva” in an interview.

EastEnders actor James Bye is the fifth celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday after tough dance off during the show's Halloween special.

Some Strictly Come Dancing fans were not pleased with the music choices on this year's Halloween show - and they took to the internet to share their thoughts. The themed weekend is highly anticipated every series and this year was no different.

FANS of Strictly Come Dancing have hit out that they want their "licence fee back" after slamming last night's Halloween episode. Viewers took to social media in their droves to complain about how the spooky tradition had been "ruined" due to the song choices.