Strictly Come Dancing: Last News

Dancing On Ice's Vanessa Bauer has opened up about the new support measures ITV is implementing for the 2025 series, in the wake of Strictly Come Dancing's recent bullying scandal involving Giovanni Pernice and Amanda Abbington. An investigation that also resulted in Graziano Di Prima being sacked left the BBC dance show under scrutiny.

Singer Shayne Ward was the latest celebrity to exit Strictly Come Dancing, but the star really impressed fans tonight on It Takes Two with his hair. Shayne appeared on the sofa with his professional partner Nancy Xu with his curly hair pushed back, apart from one curl that fell gracefully on his forehead. Fans couldn’t believe Shayne’s new look and took to social media to express just how much they loved it.

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas has found herself in hot water after her decision to save Wynne Evans over Shayne Ward caused a stir among viewers, leading them to question her future on the BBC dance show.The dance-off on Sunday night (10 November) saw Shayne, 40, and his dance partner Nancy Xu, 33, go head-to-head with Wynne, 52, and Katya Jones, 35. Both couples gave it their all in a second performance, with Shayne and Nancy delivering a sultry Rumba to Cyndi Lauper's Time After Time and Wynne and Katya performing an American Smooth to MIKA's Grace Kelly.The judges were divided in their verdict, with Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse backing Shayne and Nancy, while Anton Du Beke supported Wynne and Katya.

Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has been showered with love after a heartwarming reunion with dance partner Johannes Radebe, a year after their dazzling run on the show.The tennis legend, who twirled her way to fourth place alongside the South African pro dancer last year, took to Instagram with an endearing photo of the pair and shared her excitement over their catch-up, reports the Express. She wrote: "What a night! So lovely to be back in the strictly ballroom again and of course reunited with gorgeous @johannesradebe … what a magical place! So much pure talent in 1 room.Thank you for having me Strictly, it was amazing to catch up with all the wonderful cast and crew! Xxxx." Fans were moved by Annabel's post, with one commenting: "Right time, right place, right person .....your time on Strictly Annabel was magical to watch as a viewer and seeing the continued joy it has given you and your friendship with the beautiful soul that is Johannes is heartwarming." Another added: "It makes me so happy seeing you both reunited! A Strictly partnership and friendship we will never forget." A third penned: "Great to see you in the front row what a journey you had with @johannesradebe.

Declan Donnelly has been spotted on a family outing with wife Ali Astall and their rarely-seen children in Australia, ahead of the latest series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!.The 49 year old presenter wore an all black ensemble and carried a Louis Vuitton tote bag as he and his family headed to breakfast Down Under on Sunday, November 10.

The fourth star to be taking on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! has been confirmed as the star is spotted touching down at Brisbane Airport in Australia.The new series is set to begin on Sunday, with a fresh line-up of celebs taking on the dreaded Bushtucker Trials for the chance to become the next King or Queen of the Jungle. Hosted by Ant and Dec, the series places a number of famous faces in the Australian jungle and while ITV is yet to confirm the stars who'll be making their debut down under, various celebs have been spotted arriving in Brisbane ahead of the show's premiere.The latest to arrive is BBC Radio presenter Dean McCullough - who was rumoured to be taking part in the show.

Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans' girlfriend, Liz Brookes, has taken to Instagram to show her support for her partner's performance, despite fans claiming he was "overmarked" by the judges.The Welsh opera singer and former Go Compare advert star performed an American smooth with his professional partner Katya Jones, which included elements of Foxtrot, Tango, Waltz, and Viennese Waltz.The routine was choreographed by Katya to Mika's Grace Kelly. Liz, who has been dating Wynne since the start of the year, shared a photo of the pair together on Instagram, writing: "Knocks it out of the park again!" The judges were impressed with the performance, with Anton Du Beke giving the couple a high score of 9.

Pete Wicks looked close to despair on last night's Strictly Come Dancing at the prospect of a fresh round of humiliation after the star's dance partner Jowita Przystal explained what was in store in their upcoming Blackpool performance.The ex-TOWIE star, 36, was saved by the public this weekend after delivering an impressive couple's choice routine on Saturday to The Best by Nicotine Dolls, a heartfelt tribute to his late nan. Before his performance, the TV personality confessed it had been a 'tough' week in rehearsals, admitting he'd been "crying more than dancing".

Strictly Come Dancing's Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu were the latest pair to say their goodbyes on Sunday night after the duo found themselves in a nail-biting dance-off against Wynne Evans and Katya Jones. Both couples had to perform their routines again, with Shayne and Nancy dancing their Rumba to Cyndi Lauper's Time After Time, while Wynne and Katya performed their American Smooth to Grace Kelly by MIKA.The judges were split in their decision, with Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse voting to save Shayne and Nancy, but Anton Du Beke choosing Wynne and Katya.The final decision fell to head judge Shirley Ballas, who opted to save Wynne and Katya, meaning it was time for Shayne and Nancy to leave the competition.

Shayne Ward bid farewell to Strictly Come Dancing with grace this weekend, delivering a defiant message to fans as he left the competition, amid cries of "fix" from his many supporters.The singer, 40, who rose to fame on X Factor, and his dance partner Nancy Xu, 33, faced a tough dance off performing a Rumba to Cyndi Lauper's classic 'Time After Time'.They were up against opera star Wynne Evans and pro dancer Katya Jones. Judges Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse voted for Shayne and Nancy, but Anton Du Beke swung the balance by saving Wynne and Katya.

The beloved animated TV pup Bluey is set to make a paw-some appearance on the Strictly Come Dancing floor for the BBC Children In Need appeal show.The adorable character from the hit Australian children's TV series will join the professional dancers to showcase some playful moves, including the mashed potato, alligator, and the floss, encouraging viewers to dance along from home. Since its 2018 debut, Bluey has captured hearts worldwide and earned acclaim for addressing topics like mental health with sensitivity.

Viewers of Stictly Come Dancing took their social media accounts on Sunday night following the elimination episode which saw Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu become the seventh couple to leave the show. As well as a dance-off between Shayne and Nancy, and Wynne Evans and Katya Jones, there was also a special dance performance to mark Remembrance Sunday. With Gorka Marquez as one of the leads, the professionals danced to The Blower’s Daughter by Damien Rice and the poignancy of the choreography seemed to land well with viewers.

Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks was left with his head in his hands after a cheeky reveal on Sunday night's results show. Host Claudia Winkleman quizzed Pete and his dance partner Jowita Przystal about their next performance, leading to a hilarious moment.

Strictly Come Dancing has bid farewell to another celebrity, who will miss out on the much-anticipated Blackpool special next week. On Sunday night's results show, former X Factor champ Shayne Ward and his dance partner Nancy Xu were sent packing after a dance-off against opera singer Wynne Evans and his professional dance partner Katya Jones. Shayne and Nancy had performed their Couple's Choice rumba to Cyndi Lauper's Time After Time, while Wynne and Katya danced the American smooth to Mika's Grace Kelly.The judges were split - with Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse opting to save Shayne and Nancy, but Anton Du Beke voting to keep Wynne and Katya in the competition.

Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans has been causing a stir with his latest performance, with fans claiming he was 'overmarked' by the judges. However, his girlfriend, Liz Brookes, was all for it and jumped to defend the Welsh opera singer.The 52 year old glided through an American smooth with dance pro Katya Jones on Saturday night (9 November), showcasing his first foxtrot of the series.The routine to Mika's hit Grace Kelly incorporated elements of Foxtrot, Tango, Waltz, and Viennese Waltz, all expertly choreographed by Katya.

Strictly Come Dancing duo Nadiya Bychkova and Tom Dean have reportedly been leaning on each other during their respective breakups. Despite their brief appearance on the 2024 series of the popular BBC dance show, the pair have stayed close. Nadiya, 35, a professional dancer, has reportedly referred to Tom - who was the first celeb to be axed from Strictly - as her "rock" while dealing with her split from fellow pro Kai Widdrington.The couple decided to end their two-year relationship over the summer.Tom, 24, is also nursing his own heartbreak after it was revealed he parted ways with girlfriend Charlotte Phillips just two weeks into the series.

Since she lifted the Glitterball Trophy last December with her professional partner — and now lifelong friend — Vito Coppola, Ellie Leach has returned to acting for a nationwide tour of Cluedo 2 . In what is her stage debut after winning the hearts of the nation so triumphantly on Strictly , the former soap star takes on the role of Miss Scarlett in the hilarious murder mystery, which is based on the classic board game and set in the swinging 60s.

With the Strictly Come Dancing final just around the corner, we're all glued to our screens, not just for the celebs' dance moves but also for the fabulous fashion moments from hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.This week, Claudia absolutely dazzled viewers in a stunning black satin midi dress by Victoria Beckham, which she scored as a pre-loved gem from Amazon's Luxury Store. Both Claudia and her stylist Sinead McKeefry took to Instagram to show off the sleek number, with fans quickly flooding the comments to express their love for the outfit.

Another couple has been sent out of Strictly Come Dancing, and fans are absolutely gutted. Saturday's episode of the BBC competition was a nail-biter, with the scores so close it could have been anyone's game. Sadly, one celeb and their dance partner just didn't cut it for the judges and were sent home, missing out on the iconic Blackpool Week next weekend.

Karen Hauer's ex-husband spoke out over the couple’s split last year, as he claimed Strictly Come Dancing ‘ruined’ their marriage. Karen, who is the dance show’s longest-serving professional dancer, and her husband Jordan Wyn-Jones reportedly parted ways in October 2023, after they tied the knot during a lavish ceremony at Chewton Glen in Hampshire in 2022. Rumours of a split between Karen and her husband Jordan emerged as she was seen attending the Pride of Britain Awards without her wedding ring.

Strictly Come Dancing was embroiled in a huge race row, when Anton du Beke said a celebrity looked like a "P***i". Anton was paired with actress Laila Rouass on the show 15 year ago, and made the comment after she'd undergone a spray tan. At the time, the late Sir Bruce Forsyth was hosting the show alongside Tess Daly.