Strictly Come Dancing: Last News

Roman Kemp may have been introduced to the public limelight by his celebrity parents - Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp and Shirlie and Pepsi's Shirlie Kemp - however, he has carved out a hugely successful presenting career for himself over the last ten years. From taking part on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! to hosting The One Show, Roman is constantly on our screens - however, few may realise that he has a rarely-seen older sister.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left divided on Saturday night (16 November), and it had nothing to do with the dancers. As the celebrities graced the iconic Blackpool Tower dancefloor with a Cha Cha Cha and Paso Doble, viewers at home couldn't help but comment on the music choices.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have hit out and have claimed that Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola failed to make use of one special item in their dance at Blackpool, despite it securing the joint-highest score of the night. With Strictly now at its halfway point, the remaining celebrities and their partners headed to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom for the show’s annual jaunt. Following a night filled with impressive dances, as well as a performance from the Pet Shop Boys, it was Sarah and Vito who secured the joint-highest score after they scooped 39 with their couple’s choice dance.

Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell dazzled on the dance floor at Blackpool Tower Ballroom during Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing.The dynamic duo performed an American Smooth to Paul Anka's 'Jump', hoping to secure their spot in the next round of the BBC contest with only eight couples left competing for the coveted Glitterball Trophy. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke were impressed, scoring them a high 37 out of 40.

The iconic Strictly Come Dancing show has wrapped for yet another year, and once again, it didn’t disappoint. It was a night full of glitz and glam for some, but EastEnders Jamie Borthwick turned up as we’ve never seen him before.The EastEnders star and his professional partner Michelle Tsiakkas performed a jive to The Ketchup Song (Asereje) by Las Ketchup, and the star seemed to be having the time of his life as he prepared for the big number on Saturday afternoon during rehearsals. As he prepped for the big performance, the 30 year old could be seen all smiles as he sat on top of the huge ‘Strictly’ ketchup bottle, giving Heinz a run for their money.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were all saying the same thing just minutes into the highly-anticipated Blackpool show.The popular dance programme returned on Saturday, with the eight remaining celebrities competing for a spot in the competition. Hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly led the show, but it was Claudia's eye-catching gold gown that stole the attention.The stunning dress featured large sleeves and tassels that draped down, prompting fans to take to social media platform X to share their thoughts on her glamorous outfit .

The wait is almost over for this year's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! as the show is set to return to TV screens on Sunday night.This weekend, a new group of celebs will bid farewell to their cushy lifestyles and jet off to Australia for the popular ITV reality show. With stars like Danny Jones, Alan Halsall and GK Barry confirmed for this year's line-up, it's sure to be a series packed with entertainment from the start.

Fans were left in hysterics over Pete Wicks’ dance in tonight’s Strictly Come Dancing.The reality star strutted his stuff in the Blackpool ballroom with his partner Jowita Przystal, to Right Said Fred’s I’m Too Sexy For in tight PVC pink pants. One fan tweeted: “OH PETE THE ICON YOU ARE #strictly ”, while another said: “Pete was weirdly iconic I thought #Strictly ”. A third chimed: “Oh dear not Pete’s best dance but omg those pink pants! A showcase for his sexiness.

As a Dragon on Dragons’ Den, the founder of Crafter’s Companion and a mum-of-two, it goes without saying that Sara Davies certainly has her hands full - but at 40 years old she has more energy for life than ever before. “It’s been a big year for me - turning 40 was a huge health driver more than anything else. I set myself a big goal, which was doing the Great North Run, and I trained so hard and really pushed myself.

Oti Mabuse, the Strictly Come Dancing star who's now braving the jungle in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, has made it clear that she won't be donning any revealing swimwear during her stint on the show.

Former Strictly professional dancer Ola Jordan has predicted which celebrities will be in the bottom two following tonight's Strictly Come Dancing extravaganza at the iconic Blackpool Tower. Ola, speaking to Mecca Bingo, says Wynne Evans will be in the dance off on Sunday night and has suggested who he may be facing. “I think Wynne and Montell [Douglas] will be in the bottom two this weekend, or Wynne and possibly Jamie [Borthwick],” she said.

Josh Widdicombe brought some extra heat to Saturday Kitchen today (Saturday, November 16) as he narrowly escaped a burn mishap.The comedian and Strictly Come Dancing Christmas 2024 star was left red-faced after almost touching a blistering blue flame when host Matt Tebbutt served up a delectable fondue treat. As Josh flirted with danger by testing out the cheese-melting burner, he learned quickly.

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman keeps it relatively neutral when it comes to the interior of her home. Claudia, 52, is known to keep her private life out of the spotlight, despite being a national treasure when it comes to TV presenting, but in the past has provided a sneak peek inside her lavish abode.Taking to Instagram, the TV star – who is known for sporting her iconic fringe look and fake tan – shared a rare glimpse into her Grade-II listed London townhouse she shares with her doting husband Kris Thykier and their three children.The pad, located near Marble Arch, has a neutral palette interiors-wise along with an enormous bookshelf and sleek kitchen.

This weekend, Strictly Come Dancing returns to Blackpool in the iconic Tower Ballroom, a part of the series loved by its professional dancers, judges, celebrity contestants and viewers at home. While they'll dazzle us on the famous dancefloor, behind the scenes, there's a lot more to it, with broom cupboards turned into dressing rooms and a toilet used as a physio room.The show this Saturday (16 November) will be filmed from Blackpool, and while the show is all about glitz and glamour, the Tower Ballroom is a far cry from their usual BBC Elstree Studio in Hertfordshire.

Sir Bruce Forsyth, late presenter of Strictly Come Dancing, once appeared to hit out at television rival the X Factor, claiming the singing show had “scripted rows”. In an unearthed interview from 2011 with BBC Radio 4’s Front Row, Bruce was asked if X Factor was 'struggling' and he replied: “Well, I think it is struggling more in the press, than I think in anything else.There is a length of time that sort of show (can last).

Rebekah Vardy has opened up about Coleen Rooney's upcoming stint on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! hinting at their long-standing rivalry after her own appearance on the show in 2017. Opening up to The Sun, Vardy hinted that Rooney might be emulating her by saying, "Everyone seems to think I have this massive problem with Coleen going into the jungle," adding, "But do you know what? If you want to fan the fire, the flames are going to get higher." In a candid reveal, she expressed, "I wasn’t going to carry on talking about this, I had no intentions of talking about it but she clearly can’t let it go." Discussing their public dispute and outcomes, including books and documentaries, Rebekah mused, "I think she always wanted my life, she’s following in my footsteps." However, despite asserting there are "no hard feelings" about appearing on similar reality shows, the sting of the past is evident as she concludes, "the hard feelings are still there for what she caused".

TV host Claudia Winkleman revealed three Saturday night habits she had to say goodbye to when she took on the role of Strictly Come Dancing presenter back in 2010 after original host Bruce Forsyth retired.The 52 year old, who is married to film producer Kris Thykier and has three children, admitted in an interview at the time that she is “like a little old lady” who was previously in bed by 10pm on a Saturday night. Speaking to The Telegraph in 2010, Claudia described her pre-Strictly Saturday night routine, saying: “I’m usually in bed by 10pm after a long hot bath.

Adventure-loving Helen Skelton doesn’t believe in putting pressure on herself – unless, of course, it’s the “right” sort of pressure, like kayaking the length of the Amazon for a good cause. For those who enjoyed watching the Carlisle-born TV presenter pootle around Yorkshire with her friend Dan Walker in their recent Channel 5 series, Yorkshire Great And Small With Dan And Helen, it’s easy to forget just how much of an adrenaline junkie this woman is.

ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is back for another series, with a new line-up of celebrities braving the jungle and the ghastly Bushtucker Trials that come with it. However, there's one celebrity who won't have to eat any kangaroo testicles - and that's Coronation Street's Alan Halsall.

Robert Webb announced that he pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2021, much to the shock of fans and viewers.The comedian and actor, then aged 49, revealed that he left the BBC show for the sake of his health, admitting he had "bitten off more than he could chew", two years after having open heart surgery. Robert said in a statement, read out on spin-off show It Takes Two at the time: "I’m extremely sorry to have to announce that I’m withdrawing from Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health.Two years ago I had open heart surgery and although I believed I was fit enough to take on Strictly and its demanding schedule, it became clear that I had bitten off way more than I could chew for this stage in my recovery.

Fleur East made a surprise interruption during Friday's episode of Strictly's It Takes Two to wish co-host Janette Manrara a happy birthday. Fleur, who was in Blackpool chatting with the contestants ahead of their special performances, took a moment to cut back to Janette in the studio and deliver her special message.