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Strictly Come Dancing's Lauren Oakley opened up about her special bond with Robin Windsor, who tragically passed away in February, the age of 44. Sharing touching memories, the 33 year old dancer recounted how she and Robin, a former Strictly pro, lived together while she took her first steps on the BBC show. Lauren replaces Amy Dowden on Saturday's Strictly, after Amy collapsed backstage last week and was rushed to hospital.

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Amy Dowden laughs with Strictly stars ahead of icons week - despite missing show after collapse

Strictly Come Dancing has unveiled the songs and dances for its much-anticipated Icons week.Tonight, our favourite celebs will once again grace the dance floor, battling it out for another week in the competition. With tunes from Whitney Houston to Madonna and the legendary George Michael, there's no doubt the dancers will set the floor alight. However, Amy Dowden won't be joining the competition this week after collapsing backstage last Saturday and being rushed to hospital.

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I'm A Celebrity's Maura Higgins set for awkward encounter with father of ex in jungle

Former Love Island bombshell Maura Higgins is set to face her first challenge just seconds after setting foot in Australian jungle. For the star is due to come across her ex-boyfriend's dad, Barry McGuigan.The 33 year old reality TV sensation, who rose to fame on Love Island in 2019, was previously involved with his son Shane before her star status skyrocketed. Now both are reported to be taking part in this year's series.

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Strictly star hit by relationship 'curse' while performing on show as they found love backstage

When Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty took part in Strictly Come Dancing, it marked 'the beginning of the end' of his relationship. Adam, who is considered one of the best male breaststroke swimmers in history, was hit with the 'Strictly curse' when he took part in the BBC show in 2021.The 29 year old swimming sensation was previously in a relationship with Eirianned Munro, having started dating in 2019. During that time, they welcomed their son George before going their separate ways in 2022.

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BGT's Alesha Dixon issues important warning to Bruno Tonioli which he totally ignores during filming

After 13 years in a row on the judging panel at Britain's Got Talent, presenter and popstar Alesha Dixon knows what she's talking about when it comes to making the series a success. She joined the ITV show back in 2012, taking her seat alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and now former judge David Walliams.

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BGT's Alesha Dixon reveals huge US move and important lessons for two young daughters

Presenter, pop star and children’s author Alesha Dixon tells us she feels “so lucky” to be back on the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel for the 13th year in a row. As we sit down for an exclusive chat with Alesha, fresh from the talent show’s first round of auditions in Blackpool, she says, “I’m on a bit of a comedown from them.

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Strictly Come Dancing fans can’t get over Shirley Ballas’ surprise TV cameo as ‘worlds collide’

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been floored to uncover one star's unlikely television cameo from the noughties. Head judge and ballroom queen Shirley Ballas previously appeared on Gilmore Girls, with one of the characters branding her "so talented." The much-loved series, which was acquired by Netflix for a limited-series reboot in 2016, follows the lives of a 32 year old single mother, Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and her intellectual teenage daughter Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) whom she had at the age of 16.The mother and her daughter, while living in the small town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, have big ambitions they desperately try to achieve: Lorelai wants to own her own inn, while Rory wants to attend Harvard University.They also deal with Lorelai's appearance-obsessive upper class parents, Emily Gilmore (Kelly Bishop) and Richard Gilmore (Edward Herrmann).

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Strictly's Gorka Marquez issues update on show return amid huge new career move

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have given fans an update on the future of their reality show, Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens.The loved-up pair, who met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, teamed up with W and UKTV Play for the series which gives viewers a glimpse into their professional and personal lives.The show first aired in 2023 and its second series, which aired in May 2024, followed the couple as they adjusted to life as a family of four after welcoming their son, Thiago, in July 2023.They also have a daughter, Mia, born in 2019. Speaking at the Pride of Britain Awards in October, Gemma hinted at a possible third series.

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Claudia Winkleman unveils 'worst beauty disaster' and cheekily compares herself to Strictly star

In an unearthed interview, Claudia Winkleman compared herself to Strictly Come Dancing star Toyah Willcox after a beauty disaster - long before the women crossed paths on this year's edition of the BBC competition.Toyah, a 90s pop legend, was the second celebrity to be eliminated from the dancing show along with her professional partner Neil Jones, with presenter Claudia amongst those waving goodbye to the duo. But it seems Claudia has been a fan of Toyah's for many years, as she even cheekily compared herself to the singer 15 years ago.

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Strictly star lost three stone after simply ditching just one food type

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Erin Boag was left in tears when she gained four stone during her pregnancy, fearing she might never regain her famously trim figure that dazzled viewers for years. However, the now-49 year old went on to drop an impressive three stone postpartum after following a simple lifestyle change, and she looks just as fabulous today.The pro dancer, who was a part of Strictly for 10 seasons from its debut in 2004, found salvation in the Rainbow Diet, and it became a game-changer.

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Strictly star was 'set upon and blinded by noxious substance' in shock attack

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice was reportedly left “absolutely terrified” in 2019 after he was allegedly attacked by muggers.The professional dancer, who appeared on the show between 2015 and 2023, was reportedly attacked by muggers who sprayed him with a noxious substance. According to The Sun, Giovanni, now 34, initially worried that it was an acid attack as the substance, which he reportedly later believed to be pepper spray, burned his eyes.The publication alleged that the TV personality was out in Essex with friends when the attackers grabbed his watch and rucksack and that they sprayed him with the substance, which temporarily “blinded” him.

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Strictly’s Sarah Hadland reveals Vito’s one habit that makes her ‘quite emotional’ after suffering family loss

It's Icons Week on Strictly Come Dancing and the contestants are gearing up to take part in the themed week for the first time in the BBC show's history. Each pair will dance to a track from an iconic artist, with picks including The Beatles, Queen, Madonna and Whitney Houston. Ahead of Saturday's live show, each celebrity and their professional partner has opened up about the people they consider to be icons.

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Ant and Dec break silence on 'brilliant' I'm A Celebrity 2024 line-up

Ant and Dec have posted a clip of their reactions to this year's highly anticipated I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! cast.The Geordie duo appears thrilled over some "brilliant" signings. In the short clip shared on their joint Instagram page this evening (Friday, November 1), the pair are seen sitting at a casting table and going through a list of names that viewers are not allowed to see.

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Amy Dowden breaks silence after collapse as she issues health update

Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancer Amy Dowden has opened up about her recent health scare during a chat on It Takes Two with Janette Manrara, Lauren Oakley and JB Gill.The 34-year-old Welsh star was rushed to hospital on Saturday after feeling unwell after the live show. She was taken from Elstree Studios, the BBC One show's production centre, to Barnet Hospital as a precautionary measure.

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Strictly’s JB Gill shares behind the scenes look at training with Amy Dowden before she collapsed

Strictly Come Dancing contestant JB Gill has revealed to fans a the behind-the-scenes glimpse of the training he undertook with Amy Dowden before she collapsed.They performed their dance – a Foxtrot for Toploader's Dancing in the Moonlight – as part of the show’s Halloween special last Saturday.The JLS singer took the pair to his Instagram to show them rehearsing the dance. On Saturday night, Amy fell ill, and was taken to Barnet Hospital as a “precaution”.

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Tess Daly's embellished cape dress from Strictly Come Dancing's Halloween special is perfect for party season

The anticipation for the upcoming Strictly Come Dancing weekend is palpable, but fans are still swooning over Tess Daly's ensemble from last Saturday's show. For the Halloween special, Tess dazzled in an exquisite embellished midi dress complete with a show-stopping cape feature that had admirers pleading for the details on where to buy one.

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Strictly's Nick Knowles displays new 'Robocop' arm after surgery amid excruciating injury

Strictly Come Dancing's Nick Knowles is taking a page out of Robocop's book as he fights to recover from an arm injury.The DIY SOS presenter took to Instagram to flaunt his new support system, weeks after initially injuring his arm in a freak car tyre-changing accident. Sporting new knee and arm braces, Nick told his followers: "New Robocop knee and arm braces.

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Strictly Come Dancing's Shayne Ward dealt crushing blow hours before live show

Shayne Ward has been dealt a huge blow ahead of Saturday night's episode of Strictly Come Dancing.The singer is due to take to the dance floor once again with professional partner Nancy Xu, with the upcoming show marking the introduction of Icons Week on the BBC programme. Shayne, 40, and Nancy, 33, will be dancing a Quickstep to hit track Help! by The Beatles.

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Strictly's Tasha Ghouri 'earns her first million' aged 26, two years after Love Island debut

Strictly Come Dancing star and Love Island alum, Tasha Ghouri, has reportedly joined the millionaire club.The 26-year-old reality TV sensation first shot to fame in 2022 when she participated in the ITV2 competition, where she found love with Andrew Le Page and secured fourth place. Post Love Island, she made appearances on several shows including The Weakest Link, Countdown, among others. In August this year, she was revealed as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.

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Strictly Come Dancing chaos as star breaks bone during rehearsals and is left 'swollen and bruised'

Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova, who was set to dazzle with Olympic star Tom Dean, has suffered a painful injury, breaking her thumb during rehearsals.The 35-year-old pro dancer faced a setback in the competition but will continue to perform in group numbers. While practising for this weekend's Strictly shows, Nadiya had an unfortunate tumble that resulted in a broken thumb bone, confirmed by an X-Ray after immediate on-set treatment last Wednesday.

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Strictly's Gorka Marquez issues emotional statement on flash floods in Spain

Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez has shared his heartbreak over the devastating flash floods in Valencia, Spain.The Spanish-born dancer, who joined Strictly in 2016, took to Instagram to share a picture of the flooding. "Valencia.The city where I lived when I was 16 and to which I owe a lot...my heart goes out to all those affected," he wrote.The disaster, described as being on a "biblical scale", has claimed almost 100 lives with fears the death toll could rise substantially. Areas including Cuenca, Albacete and the Castilla-La Mancha region are among the worst hit.

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