Strictly Come Dancing: Last News

Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks is set to miss the live arena tour, disappointing fans after having made it to the semi-final this season. Chris McCausland will also be absent, however BBC EastEnders' favourite Jamie Borthwick, GoCompare singer Wynne Evans, former Coronation Street star Shayne Ward, and athlete Montell Douglas are strapping on their dancing shoes for the event.

With Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks set to be reunited any day now, they’re being tipped as the next big power couple - and could dethrone Posh and Becks. While the former Love Islander and TOWIE reality star were tight-lipped about any relationship before their respective I’m A Celeb and Strictly Come Dancing stints, they’ve now dropped more than a couple of hints that there’s more to it than a platonic friendship.

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here's Melvin Odoom has opened up about the intense moment he nearly walked out of the jungle. Chatting with the Mirror, he shared how a late-night storm and hunger pangs led to him being saved by a security guard after he called for assistance.

The winner of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special has been revealed, weeks before the show is due to air on Christmas Day.The line-up was recently announced, with Formula 3 star Billy Monger, former EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite, Gladiators' Nitro, comedian Josh Widdicombe, presenter Vogue Williams and RuPaul's Drag Race UK icon Tayce taking part this year. While the special won't air until 25 December, the winner has been revealed by the Strictly Spoiler website, which regularly reveals the results for the main show each week.The site teased: "Because my stocking is full to the brim of spoilers so here are the results," before revealing the winner of the coveted glitterball trophy. While OK! has chosen not to spoil the result of the highly-anticipated special, fans took to social media to react to the reveal.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden is set to make her comeback on the show, just weeks after being forced to pull out due to injury.The dancer, who was originally paired with JLS star JB Gill, had to quit the competition after breaking a bone in her foot, and was replaced by Lauren Oakley. Amy, who has been recovering from breast cancer, was spotted arriving on set for the show's Christmas special, beaming with joy as she chatted on her phone. Her injury, which occurred just days before the show's October 26th episode, left her heartbroken, with doctors advising her to rest indefinitely to allow her foot to heal.

TOWIE heartthrob Pete Wicks has been stirring up a storm of speculation about his love life, with fans eager to decode his relationship status with close friend Maura Higgins and Strictly Come Dancing partner Jowita Przytal.The 36-year-old reality star has been caught sharing a smooch with Maura on more than one occasion, while his bond with Jowita has only deepened through their time on Strictly, leading many to wonder if there's more than just fancy footwork going on. As Maura, aged 34, hints at a "special someone" while chatting in the I'm A Celeb jungle, the buzz around these three is back with a vengeance, sparking whispers of a possible love triangle behind the scenes.

Dan Walker, a former contender on Strictly Come Dancing, has come to Pete Wicks' defence amidst criticism from some viewers over him getting through to the semi-finals.The TOWIE star, aged 36, has been questioned for staying in the competition while others deemed 'better' dancers have been eliminated. Dan, 47, who danced in the 2021 series, supported Pete on Instagram, saying: "As someone who has been 'the worst dancer left in the competition' can we just all decide to leave @p_wicks01 (and to some extent @chrismccauslandcomedy) alone? It's a TV show and he is only there because we, the viewers, want him there.

Maura Higgins, 34, addressed whether she was dating Strictly Come Dancing contestant Pete Wicks, 36, during tonight's drama-filled instalment of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Social media star GK Barry couldn't resist asking the Irish beauty about her love life while they had a moment together washing their underwear in the Australian camp's creek. At first, GK asked the former Love Island star about her experience of being in the public eye since leaving the famous villa in 2019.

Dianne Buswell has passionately defended her Strictly Come Dancing partner, Chris McCausland, from nasty online trolls who claimed he didn't deserve his place in the 2024 competition.The professional dancer, 35, and comedian Chris, 47, have been wowing audiences in the 22nd season of the BBC's popular dance show. Dianne has received extra praise for her choreography, as she's had to consider Chris's blindness when planning their routines carefully. Despite receiving high praise from viewers, some critics cruelly suggested that Chris only made it to the semi-finals because of his impairment.

Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland has cheekily admitted to fibbing to judge Craig Revel Horwood during a recent episode of the BBC show.The comedian had previously flattered the notoriously tough judge by rating his new album as a "10 out of 10", and predicted it would be a Christmas hit. Despite Craig, 59, appreciating Chris' kind words, he didn't hold back from critiquing the hopeful's Paso Doble performance.

Christine McGuinness has never looked or sounded better, despite splitting from comedian husband Paddy McGuinness two years ago.The former couple still live together in their Cheshire home, co-parenting their three children, but she admitted recently that she is absolutely loving the single life.The 36-year-old said she has been enjoying getting out there again, and has what she calls a “busy dating diary”. Christine’s kids, 11-year-old twins Leo and Penelope and Felicity, eight, are all autistic, and she was also diagnosed with the condition in 2021 – something that made her whole life “make sense”. So, as we celebrate Disability History Month, she opens up about representation on huge shows such as Strictly.The Blackpool-born model also talks to new about why she’s not ready to get her dancing shoes on yet – though she’s been asked – and what she’s learnt about herself since dipping her toe in the dating pool again.

Pete Wicks has paid an emotional tribute to Maura Higgins where he compared them to a jungle duo after his most memorable Strictly Come Dancing routine - as she opened up about what many assumed to be their romance on I'm A Celeb last night.The pair have long been rumoured to be dating without going public, though the Love Islander opened up about her romance with a celebrity on Sunday's show. Asked if she was single, she said: "I am but I was seeing someone before I came in, but I’m not in a relationship.” When Dean McCullough then asked whether the man in question was someone famous Maura responded simply: "Yeah." She and former Towie star Pete, 36, were firstthought to be datingback in August after being spotted kissing at a London hotel.

Graziano Di Prima and his wife Giada have been seen in the UK for the first time since he was dropped from Strictly Come Dancing.The professional dancer, 30, and his wife seemed to be in high spirits as they headed to a dance studio on Sunday, 1 December. Graziano and Giada were all smiles for the paps as they linked arms and held coffee cups and water bottles.This comes two weeks after Graziano made his Instagram comeback for the first time since July, announcing his return to dancing after a "period of reflection" and stating that he felt "stronger than ever".

The Strictly Come Dancing results were unexpected following Musicals Week, as viewers of the beloved BBC show watched Montell Douglas and pro dancer Johannes Radebe face off against Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec.The tense dance-off saw Montell and Johannes perform a touching Rumba to I'm Here from The Color Purple, while Tasha and Aljaz opted for a dramatic Argentine Tango set to 'Ex-Wives' from Six. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke were in agreement, saving Tasha and Aljaz and granting them another twirl on the dance floor.Though her vote wasn't decisive this time, Shirley Ballas also shared she would've backed Tasha and Aljaz.

If you're a Strictly fan, cast your thoughts back to 2021 when Dan Walker and his dance partner Nadiya were swirling their last waltz on the dance floor of Strictly Come Dancing. Outside the glitz, Dan's known for lighting up our screens on BBC, Channel 5 News and lately, sprinkling a bit of that magic over Classic FM radio.

Rumours are swirling that Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks has called it quits on his "romantic liaison" with dance pro Jowita Przystał to rekindle a relationship with Maura Higgins. Despite rumours of a romance between him and Jowita, 30, Pete has insisted the pair are just friends. However, he has also been linked to Love Island beauty Maura, who is currently appearing on I'm A Celebrity...

Strictly Come Dancing saw another celebrity exit the competition this week after a thrilling quarter-final. After a tense dance-off, Gladiators star Montell Douglas became the tenth star to leave the series. She and professional partner Johannes Radebe faced off against Love Island's Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec.

It was just last month that Miranda Hart revealed she had become a wife after secretly marrying her beau Richard Fairs in a low-key ceremony. And this weekend, the pair were ever the doting newlyweds as they headed home from Strictly Come Dancing's live show, where Miranda supported close pal Sarah Hadland, who is appearing on the BBC competition show.

TV presenter Anita Rani is embracing her "empowerment" phase. "Life is good," she shares in an upbeat three-word statement, as we chat to the star after her relaxing holiday in Mauritius. "I'm in a good place, I'm focusing on myself and my own wants.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left stunned as they spotted Harry Potter's Argus Filch in the audience. Actor David Bradley, who played the Hogwarts caretaker in the hit film series, was there last year to support his pal Nigel Harman on the BBC show.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were absolutely ecstatic when Miranda Hart made a surprise visit to the BBC's live show. Spotted in the crowd during the musicals-themed week, the star was there to cheer on her fellow 'Miranda' alum Sarah Hadland. Joining Miranda in the audience was Patricia Hodge, the actress who played her mother on-screen, showing their support for Sarah as she and her dance partner Vito Coppola dazzled with a number from the musical Wicked - giving them a score of 38.