Strictly Come Dancing: Last News

Strictly Come Dancing legend Arlene Phillips has dropped a massive hint about making an epic comeback to the hit BBC dance show, 15 years after her controversial exit.The choreography queen, who became a household name as part of the original judging quartet with Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, and Craig Revel-Horwood, spilled the beans while chatting at the Pride of Britain Awards. Speaking to The Sun, the 81-year-old revealed: "I've been filming something today, which will be coming out soon and is hilarious." She added a cheeky tease about her potential return, saying: "It's something to do with dancing." When pressed about strutting back to the Strictly Come Dancing panel, she playfully hinted: "Maybe a little chat..." Arlene, who soared to fame in the '70s with Hot Gossip, served on the Strictly panel from 2004 until 2008.

Michelle Visage has candidly discussed her open marriage with author David Case, revealing that their unique arrangement, which includes sleeping with other men, actually strengthens their bond.The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 56, who shares two daughters with David, believes that their unconventional marital setup is what 'makes them stronger'. Michelle, originally from New Jersey, met her soulmate David in Central Park and they tied the knot in 1997. While guesting on the Origins With Cush Jumbo podcast, Michelle shared: "So when I met David, I was 26.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing were left stunned when JB Gill found himself in the dreaded dance-off.The JLS star's respectable score of 30 wasn't enough to keep him from landing in the bottom two. When his name was announced, his co-stars and fellow dancers were stunned, including professional Nikita Kuzmin who was seen on-screen with his jaw wide open.The 37-year-old took to the dancefloor once again to perform his Jive routine with his Strictly partner Amy Dowden. In the end, the judges opted to save the pop star, sending footballer Paul Merson home.

Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri has revealed that she questioned whether she should still be in the competition after an "emotional" moment behind-the-scenes of the BBC show.The ex Love Island star, who is partnered with Aljaž Škorjanec on the 2024 series, is a frontrunner to win after scoring the first ten of the competition with her Charleston in Week Four. However, the 26-year-old has revealed that despite the high score, she began to doubt herself after receiving backlash online.

Reality TV favourites Pete Wicks and Maura Higgins have set tongues wagging this afternoon as they each posted on social media in the wake of reports claiming that they locked lips at the Pride of Britain Awards. Earlier today, news broke that the TOWIE hunk, 36, and the former Love Island bombshell, 33, reportedly kissed at an afterparty held at the plush Grosvenor House in London.The pair reportedly partied until 1am at the hotel's swanky Red Bar after Monday night's ceremony, seemingly confirming their relationship with PDAs, fuelling the fire of romance rumours swirling around them.They were spotted having a cosy moment away from prying eyes before Maura affectionately pecked Pete’s nose and they sealed it with a smooch.

Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks have finally gone public with their romance at the Pride of Britain afterparty, sealing it with a kiss for all to see.The lovebirds were spotted getting cosy in the Red Bar at London's Grosvenor House Hotel, partying until the early hours, as revealed exclusively by The Mirror. While rumours have been circulating for a while, now, Maura and Pete confirmed what everyone suspected with a kiss in a secluded corner, before Maura adorably kissed Pete on the nose followed by a full-on lip lock.

Pete Wicks found himself in a bit of a sticky situation after trying to impress Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood with a temporary tattoo.The ex-TOWIE star sported a fake tat of Craig holding up a 10 score paddle on last Saturday's show, a nod to the judge's reputation for being stingy with top marks—he famously went almost a full series in 2015 without dishing out a perfect score. Craig, who prefers to save the 10 for "absolutely perfect" performances, told Best magazine: "Pete's stick on tattoo with a picture of me giving a 10 was inspired.

Amanda Abbington has hit back at Giovanni Pernice following his latest interviews.The 34 year old Strictly Come Dancing star appeared on Lorraine this morning, where he addressed the actress's "concerning" allegations for the first time since the BBC investigation's findings were made public. Sherlock actress Amanda made allegations against the Italian dancer earlier this year, claiming she was subject to a “toxic environment” and “inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying”.

Giovanni Pernice has given his first TV interview since the BBC carried out an investigation after complaints made by his celebrity partner Amanda Abbington during the 2023 series of the show.The BBC has apologised to former contestant Amanda, saying it had assessed and “upheld some, but not all” of her complaints about the Italian dancer's behaviour during her time on the show. After an investigation lasting six months following Amanda's claims, there were no findings relating to physical aggression, but complaints of verbal bullying and harassment were upheld.

Giovanni Pernice has finally broken his silence on the Strictly Come Dancing controversy involving actress Amanda Abbington in his first TV interview.The Italian dance maestro decided it was time to "set the record straight" and shared his side of events in an explosive chat with stand-in presenter Christine Lampard on ITV's Lorraine. Giovanni did not shy away from speaking his mind on the daytime TV set.

Maura Higgins, the former Love Island star, was seen getting cosy with Strictly Come Dancing pro Kai Widdrington at the Pride Of Britain Awards in London last night. Maura, who has previously been linked to current Strictly contestant Pete Wicks and had a brief relationship with ex-Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice, could be adding another Strictly connection to her list.The 33 year old presenter and 29 year old dancer were spotted larking around after the ceremony, with Kai even twirling Maura before they headed into a different room together.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles has provided an update on his injuries after he was questioned on whether he’d be returning to the BBC show for one final dance.The 62-year-old didn’t have the easiest of journeys on the show, struggling with an arm injury in the second week after a mishap while changing a tyre. In the third week, unfortunately he was forced to pull out due to a knee injury. He was then voted out with his partner Luba Mushtuk after facing Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu in the dance-off, making him the third celebrity to leave the show.

Giovanni Pernice has reunited with a Strictly Come Dancing pro, just weeks after the results of the BBC probe into his conduct with his 2023 Strictly partner Amanda Abbington were published. In an Instagram post, Giovanni revealed that he’d enjoyed a reunion with his former co-star Lauren Oakley as they shared a sweet embrace. In the photo, Giovanni and Lauren could be seen giving each other a big hug as they smiled from ear to ear.

Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova admits the atmosphere between her and ex-partner Kai Widdrington is rather chilly following their split as she revealed, "We are not friends." The talented dancing duo ignited a romance in 2022 but have since parted ways. Discussing the separation, the ballroom star told the Mirror: "We work together but we are not friends and that's ok. One thing I can tell you is that when you see me dancing with him it will be amazing because I'm a professional." Nadiya chose to keep the reasons for their break up private and despite the tension, both are set to cha-cha-cha their way across the Strictly stage together later in the series.The 35 year old Ukrainian dancer shared her candid thoughts at the glamorous Pride of Britain Awards on Monday night (21 October) which she described as "one of her favourite nights of the year".

Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin is known for lighting up the dance floor with his infectious grin, but behind the scenes, he's had to navigate some tough times.The pro dancer, 26, has opened up about the personal struggles he faced when he had to ensure his grandmother's safety amid the conflict in Ukraine. At the Pride Of Britain Awards on Monday night (21 October), an emotional Nikita shared with the Mirror: "It's such a beautiful event. It's honestly my favourite one of the year by a mile.

Strictly Come Dancing star Jowita Przystal has broken her silence amid romance rumours with her celebrity dance partner Pete Wicks.The professional dancer confessed they had "very good chemistry together", before making their relationship very clear. Since Jowita, 30, and Pete, 36, were partnered together for this year's Strictly, they've been showcasing their close bond, both on and off the dancefloor.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Jowita Przystal took to the red carpet at the Pride of Britain Awards with her celebrity partner and TOWIE star Pete Wicks where she revealed his pet name for her - and addressed those romance rumours. Whilst talking about her stunning black and white dress designed by Chow Chow, Jowita revealed Pete’s adorable nickname for her had a part to play in her outfit choice.

Giovanni Pernice is reportedly set to grace our screens once again following the Amanda Abbington controversy that prompted his departure from Strictly Come Dancing.The 34-year-old faced numerous accusations from the Sherlock star, who was his partner on the BBC One dance competition last year. Abbington exited the show after a brief stint, citing health issues, but it later came to light that she had left due to alleged abusive behaviour from Giovanni during their practice sessions. A BBC investigation into the allegations concluded last month, with Giovanni being exonerated of 10 out of the 16 claims against him.

Strictly Come Dancing said farewell to its fourth celeb in a high-tension dance-off on Sunday night. JB Gill and Amy Dowden faced Paul Merson and Karen Hauer, in a nail-biter that left the audience gasping.The judge's panel was unanimous in their decision to save JLS heartthrob JB, meaning it was all over for ex-footballer Paul. Reflecting on his exit from the show, he remarked: "It's been really good.

Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell shared a touching moment before they took to the dance floor for their emotional performance on Saturday night.The Strictly Come Dancing pair wowed both the judges and viewers on Saturday, 19 October with their stunning Waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers - a song that holds a special place in the heart of Liverpool-born Chris, 47. Before stepping onto the famous Strictly dance floor, it seemed that comedian Chris, who is the first blind contestant on the BBC show, was battling nerves as he shared a private moment with Australian dancer Dianne, 35.The duo, who are favourites to win the Glitterball Trophy this year, held hands and hugged before taking to the dance floor.

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman has spilled the beans on who is her favourite colleague behind-the-scenes. Chatting with Vernon Kay on his BBC Radio 2 show, she gushed about her top tunes during Vernon's Tracks Of My Years segment and gave a special shout-out to Primal Scream's 'Movin' On Up' as one of her ultimate tracks. She then confessed to Vernon her eagerness to feature some of the band's hits on Strictly, leading her to sing praises for the show's executive producer, Sarah James.