Strictly sees fifth celeb leave as EastEnders star James Bye is booted from show

STRICTLY fans are convinced Shirley Ballas has reignited a 'feud' with Fleur East. Last month, viewers took to Twitter to declare the head judge had it in for Fleur after Shirley revealed she would have saved Richie Anderson over the former X Factor star in the dance off during Movie Week. While the feud rumours have quietened down in recent weeks, they were reignited once again tonight after Shirley's comments to Fleur following her latest routine.

STRICTLY: It Takes Two fans were left open-mouthed as Craig Revel-Horwood delivered some brutal remarks about Fleur East. Judge Craig joined host Janette Manrara on the spin off show on Thursday, as he revealed the reason why popstar Fleur has ended up in the dance off for a second time.

Strictly Come Dancing 's Fleur East has addressed the prop incident that led to her restarting her dance-off performance, saying: "The show must go on."

Strictly Come Dancing fans are speculating the show may be fixed after not seeing all of Fleur East's dance-off.

STRICTLY’S Fleur East won last week’s dance-off de­spite a disastrous fall that was kept secret from viewers. She tumbled at her first attempt with partner Vito Coppola and was allowed to restart. Judges voted the pair through at the expense of East­Ender James Bye.

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.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are fearing a fan favourite could be in trouble after landing one of the most difficult dance routines the series shows.  As the remaining 10 couples are heading into week seven of the competition, and after the shock elimination of EastEnders’ James Bye and Amy Dowden last week, it’s clear no one is safe.  Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe topped the leaderboard during the Halloween special, doing a Couples’ Choice routine inspired by Hocus Pocus to I Put A Spell On You.  However, fans are fearing that this may be a high coming before a fall, as they’ve now been landed with the difficult rumba.  The Cuban dance, which is characterised by slow and determined hip movements, passionate storytelling and requires immaculate posture.  Strictly rumbas have proven to either make or break partners during their stint on the show – and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans.  “Absolutely thrilled for Ellie and Jojo, although I sadly sense the glittery trap door next week with that rumba,” wrote one, before adding, “more than happy to be proved wrong.”  “Ellie and johannes rumba who else is scared?” said another.  While another took a quote from Whoopi Goldberg and said: “ellie t, you in danger girl”  Strictly is going back to basics this week after two back-to-back themed episodes.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have a big decision to make - as real-life pro couple Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova swerve the official tour for their own show.  Both theatre tours hit the road next year, with Kai and Nadiya making the most of their fairytale romance with an 11-date titled Once Upon A Time from late March until the beginning of May.  However, this is a direct clash with rehearsals and initial performances of the official Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals tour, which starts at Hull Bonus arena on May 2nd.  It will continue to cover the whole of the UK, including a three-day stint at the London Palladium, before finishing at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on May 30th.  As a result, they won’t be able to make it, proving a knock for both fans and the show itself, seeing as they are two of Strictly’s most prominent professional dancers.  Dianne Buswell, Vito Coppola, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal and Nancy Xu have all been confirmed to perform in the upcoming 31-date official show.  Nadiya and Kai went public with their romance earlier this year, following Nadiya’s split from footballer fianceé ​Matija Škarabot ​in 2021.  When taking part in the Strictly tour last year, Kai was first spotted comforting her. After initially keeping their relationship a secret, they are now regular faces on red carpets including the Black Adam premiere in September, and frequently jet off on romantic holidays together.

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.

"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 fans were in shock after their "favourite" contestant, James Bye, was booted off after a fierce dance off. Fans of the EastEnders actor were left "sad to see James Bye leave" Strictly Come Dancing, after he "did his best" in a brutal dance off along with partner Amy Dowden, against Fleur East and Vito Coppola. James and Amy gave it their all as they performed a Charleston for the Halloween Strictly special, dancing to Bumble Bee, by LaVern Baker, whislt donning beekeeper and bee costumes.

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.

A body language expert has claimed that Strictly Come Dancing star Fleur East was left 'battered' after finding herself in the dance-off once again on Sunday night.

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 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.