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Strictly Come Dancing star Susannah Constantine opened up on her health diagnosis earlier this year, and admitted she wakes up every day with anxiety after doctors told her she was "lucky to be alive". Susannah was diagnosed with a neurological disorder, followed by hearing loss.

Carlos Gu has admitted that he and Nancy Xu 'argue' as he spoke out on their alleged feud for the first time this week.The pair have been close pals since growing up together in China, but reportedly found their friendship strained when Nancy was given a celebrity partner on this year's Strictly and Carlos wasn't. But assuring they are 'fine', Carlos, 33, told The Daily Mail: "We're fine.

Strictly Come Dancing fans are often moved to tears when their favourite couple’s dance. However, one Strictly professional Nikita Kuzmin’s performances have made some viewers emotional for another reason altogether.

Reality star Sam Thompson sent best mate Pete Wicks a sweet message following Pete’s latest turn on the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor on Saturday 9 November. Sam was on board a plane flying to Australia, where he will be co-hosting the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here spin-off show Unpacked with Joel Dommett and Kemi Rodgers when he posted his support for Pete, who has had an emotional week preparing to dance in memory of his late grandmother.

The judges and the audience were both in tears during Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday 9 November, thanks to a moving performance from comedian Chris McCausland and his professional partner Dianne Buswell. Chris and Dianne danced a Couples’ Choice to John Lennon’s classic song Instant Karma (We All Shine On), and their routine featured a ‘blackout’ moment when the room went dark, and then the lights came on with Chris holding Dianne in a beautiful lift.

There is just one week until the famous Blackpool Week on Strictly Come Dancing, where the remaining celebrities get to dance in the famous ballroom, so no one will be wanting to end up in the dance off on Sunday 10 November. However, eagle eyed fans of the show have already decided who will be the unlucky celebrity to be going home this week, based on two reasons.

EastEnders star Jill Halfpenny has been spotted with her new beau for the first time since the heartbreaking loss of her boyfriend.The 49-year-old actress revealed that she's "finally found love and happiness again" with her partner Ian McAllister, following the tragic death of her boyfriend Matt Janes, who passed away from a heart attack in 2017 at just 43. Jill emotionally confessed that Matt had wanted her to "find someone else and be happy" if anything were to happen to him.The former Strictly Come Dancing star and Ian looked radiant as they made their first public appearance together.

As the Strictly Come Dancing final edges closer, the nine remaining celebs are pulling out all the stops to dazzle the judges and nab that elusive perfect score of 40, which has yet to be awarded this series. After a couple of themed weeks, the BBC show returned to its classic sparkle on Saturday night - without fan favourite Amy Dowden.The episode opened with the contestants strutting down the iconic Strictly staircase in their shimmering outfits, accompanied by their pro dance partners.

Ahead of the live show on Saturday 9 November, Pete Wicks took a moment to step outside the Strictly Come Dancing studios for a cigarette break, and a glimpse of his bandaged feet sparked fears his injuries may affect his performance on the show.The former TOWIE star, 36, is gearing up to take to the dance floor once again with his professional partner Jowita Przystał, 30, as they near the finale and the coveted Glitterball Trophy.This Saturday, they will perform their Couple's Choice routine, hoping to bounce back from last weekend's disappointing performance. During a brief pause in rehearsals, Pete was spotted outside the Elstree studio, dressed in a partially unbuttoned beige silk shirt and matching trousers, his long dark hair pulled back into a half ponytail and his feet bare, with bandages visible on both.

Dancing on Ice bosses have reportedly launched a 24-hour hotline for contestants to report any instances of bullying, in a proactive move to safeguard participants and avoid the kind of bullying scandal that recently hit Strictly Come Dancing.The ITV show's producers allegedly sent out a detailed six-page letter to the 12 celebrities lined up for the January 2025 series, reassuring them they can voice concerns "without fear of abuse". Each contestant will also have a dedicated producer to look after their "wellbeing", following allegations made over at the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing against former pro Giovanni Pernice by Amanda Abbington, and the exit of Graziano Di Prima, a source told The Sun.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Lauren Oakley has become JLS star JB Gill’s professional partner on the popular BBC dance competition after Amy Dowden had to pull out of the rest of the competition due to an injury. But Lauren, 33, who first stepped in for Amy on last Saturday’s show, previously decided to speak out against online trolls about her iconic short hairstyle.The dancer, who was paired with Krishnan Guru-Murthy on last year’s series of the BBC entertainment show, always looks glamorous with her cropped haircut but faced negative comments from trolls about her stylish hairdo.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has made an emotional statement to mark one year since she finished chemotherapy treatment for cancer.The professional dancer, who has had to step away from the Strictly dance floor due to a foot injury, thanked "those around me who are there for the good, the bad and the ugly.” Amy was treated for stage 3 breast cancer last year and had to miss out on dancing with a celebrity partner on Strictly Come Dancing for the last series.This year, she made a triumphant return to the dance floor and was paired with JLS singer JB Gill, but earlier this week she announced that she has had to withdraw from the competition due to a foot injury. JB has since been paired with pro dancer Lauren Oakley.

Strictly's Vito Coppola has a colourful love life - rumours about Helen Skelton, a relationship with a co-star and, last year, a rumoured romance with his dance partner, Ellie Leach.The talented dancer, 32, born in Naples, caused a stir with Coronation Street star Ellie, 23.The pair lifted the coveted Glitterball trophy at the end of the series. Vito has also been linked to Countryfile host Helen Skelton, who he reportedly "bonded" with on the Strictly tour bus.There were reports that the pair looked 'cosy' together.

Every autumn, Strictly Come Dancing sees a host of celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines. However, often the experience is extremely meaningful for the pros and celebs alike, with many making close friendships through the show, and some even meeting their soulmates. Stars including Giovanni Pernice and Ellie Leach have chosen to mark their Strictly stint with a permanent reminder in the form of a tattoo.

A Strictly Come Dancing legend revealed how he beat the dreaded show 'curse' - and why women just can't resist his pal Nigel Harman. Last year, Nigel's Casualty and EastEnders ' pal Charles Venn opened up about his time on the show in 2016 and the secret to why Nigel was the show's 'Mr Smooth'. Charles said: "Ahh Nigel.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have predicted a "mass exodus" of professional dancers from the BBC show. One keen viewer divided opinion as they took to the Strictly Reddit thread and asked: "Is anyone else expecting a mass exodus of pros next year?" They went on to say: "I truly believe a lot of the pros will end up leaving after this year for various reasons: Nadiya - inevitable, she seems p***ed at her treatment this year and years priors and the whole awkwardness with Kai press doesn’t help, I think they’ll have to give her a sure fire finalist e.g.

Vernon Kay revealed a secret about how he met Tess Daly – and it’s a story that left one of his co-star shocked when he told it. Vernon left his Radio 2 buddy Scott Mills gobsmacked with a bombshell about how he encountered his now-wife Tess and the part Britney Spears played in it. Scott Mills was ending his afternoon radio show with the Britney Spears song Stronger.The song put him in nostalgic mood as he talked about his days as a presenter of BBC music show Top of the Pops@play.This led Vernon, 50, to stroll down memory lane too and recount how he met Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess.

He's been working up a sweat on the dancefloor with his partner Sam Quek on the Strictly dance floor for the last seven weeks, so it’s good to know that Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin had a bit of chill time before he embarked on the latest series of the dance show. Back in the summer, Nikita and girlfriend Lauren Jaine headed to Iceland for a holiday. However, it doesn’t look there was much rest and relaxation on the menu as they headed to the Arctic country.

Jason Bell, who danced his way into our hearts on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020 with pro partner Luba Mushtuk, has opened up about the possibility of joining I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in an exclusive chat with Reach. The sports pundit and former NFL star, who also tried his luck on a celeb special of ITV's The Chase post-Strictly, hasn't ventured much into reality TV since.

Tom Dean, who was the first celebrity to be booted off the dance floor during this series of Strictly Come Dancing, seems to have fallen victim to the Strictly curse that has affected the relationships of both professional dancers and celebrity contestants throughout the show’s history. Olympic swimmer Tom, 24, has sadly split from his girlfriend Charlotte Phillips, whom he had been dating for a year.The medal-winning star, who was paired with pro Nadiya Bychkova on the dance show, was the first celebrity to leave Strictly this year following a dance off with Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones.

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden took to Instagram with a heartfelt update after her "heartbreaking" bid farewell to the show due to a leg injury.The 34-year-old dance pro, who had previously taken a break because of her battles with cancer and Crohn’s disease, returned to huge acclaim this season, only to be forced out of this year's competition through injury.This meant her dance partner from JLS, JB Gill, had to pair up with professional dancer Lauren Oakley instead. While it was a tough blow for Caerphilly-born Amy, she took to social media with some positive news that she just had to share with her fans. A delighted Amy said: "(I've) come home to some pretty awesome mail that has put the biggest smile on my face and cheered me up massively.