Strictly Come Dancing: Last News

Strictly Come Dancing’s Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal have opened up about their ‘secret code’ they use to communicate as they appeared on Pete and Sam Thompson’s Staying Relevant podcast shortly after the first live show.The dance couple looked cosy as they sat close on the podcast sofa, gazing into each other’s eyes, as they confessed they knew exactly what each other was thinking just by looking at each other, leaving Pete’s bestie Sam jokingly trying to deny his jealousy at the pair’s new bond. Before the live shows kicked off, Pete and Jowita sparked ‘romance rumours’ as they were reportedly seen ‘getting cosy’ at the National Television Awards.

Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri confessed that she's finding her new routine a challenge. The Love Island star impressed fans with her BBC dancing show debut, scoring 30 out of 40 from the judges for her Cha Cha to Sabrina Carpenter's Espresso with partner Aljaz Skorjanec.

Strictly Come Dancing's Nick Knowles has taken to social media with an update after sustaining an arm injury that could put his stint on the BBC dance floor at risk.The DIY SOS presenter, 62, expressed his gratitude on social media earlier this week for the "support and well wishes" he received following an unfortunate incident involving a flat tyre on the way to a family gathering over the weekend. And providing another update on Tuesday (24 September), Nick explained that the show are going to 'make a decision' on whether he will be able to dance or not, writing: "So today I have seen Dr’s and Physio’s who have been wonderful.

Strictly Come Dancing winner and much-loved actor Joe McFadden has confirmed he is engaged to his partner Rob Smales - taking to social media with an adorable photo of the duo, announcing that he's thrilled to be engaged to his "amazing soulmate". Beaming with joy, Joe shared the news to his 42K Instagram followers, captioning it: "Couldn't be happier to be engaged to my amazing soulmate, Rob," accompanied by a poignant "#loveislove." Rob simply reposted the picture to his Instagram Stories with the caption: 'engaged' and two love heart emojis. Sign up to OK!'s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free Celebs and fans alike flooded into the comments section to extend their best wishes, with TV presenter and former Strictly star Laura Whitmore excitedly commenting: "Congrats xx," followed by a red heart emoji, signalling her heartfelt congratulations.

Shayne Ward has fired back at fans who reckon he was "cocky" during Strictly Come Dancing's first live show on Saturday.The Coronation Street star, 39, impressed the the judges with his Samba to Stevie Wonder's Do I Do alongside professional partner, Nancy Xiu at the BBC Studios in London as the new series kicked off. However, Shayne's charismatic performance was too much for some viewers as they took to X, formerly Twitter, suggesting the X Factor winner was "insufferable". One fan wrote: "If Shayne Ward was made of chocolate he'd lick himself." Another quipped: "Find someone that loves you as much as Shayne Ward loves himself." A third mused: "Cocky much!" While a fourth fumed: "That was insufferable!" However, following the comments, the actor took to his Instagram to assure fans he was anything but over-confident.

TOWIE hunk Pete Wicks and his dance partner Jowita Przysta were all smiles on Strictly's It Takes Two, adding fuel to the fire of romance rumours with their undeniable chemistry. Chatting with host and ex-Strictly pro Janette Manrara, they opened up about their journey on the BBC dance competition and their growing bond.

Karen Hauer has opened up about her first Strictly Come Dancing performance with Paul Merson.The pro dancer didn't shy away from admitting that their song choice for the first week of the BBC dance-off was a bit of a challenge. After last weekend's pre-recorded launch show, the competition officially got underway on Saturday 21 September, marking the first time the celebs and their professional dance partners strutted their stuff together.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Nick Knowles is feeling the burn of the show's gruelling routine as his fiancée Katie Dadzie as a "shell of a man". Katie, the lingerie entrepreneur and future Mrs. Knowles, spilt the beans to Closer magazine about how 62 year old Nick is practically dragging himself home after rehearsals, and it seems even a tango in Buenos Aires couldn't prepare him for it.

Chris McCausland, the first blind contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, has revealed a nerve-wracking moment from the live show that didn't make it to our screens.The 47 year old funnyman and his pro partner Dianne Buswell took to the dance floor with a Cha Cha routine on Saturday night, earning them a respectable 23 points from the judges and tying them in sixth place on the leaderboard with Sam Quek, Tom Dean and Jamie Borthwick. However, Chris confessed in a new Instagram video that he was feeling under the weather due to nerves before their performance.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton has been tipped as the ‘favourite’ to join the Strictly judging panel, bookies have said, after speculation that one current judging legend may be set to step down soon. It comes after Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood, who has been a stalwart of the judging panel since the hit BBC show’s inception in 2004, hinted that he may soon be leaving the glitter ball behind and retire from his judging seat as he approaches his 60th birthday in a few months.

Shirley Ballas is looking more radiant than ever after undergoing a series of non-surgical beauty procedures to rejuvenate and lift her skin, with the Strictly Come Dancing judge admitting she was feeling 'insecure' about her appearance before. The dancer and judge, 64, who underwent a non-surgical facelift last year, has now opted for monthly skin-boosting NeoGen nitrogen plasma sessions to lift her 'sagging skin', admitting she was ready to turn to cosmetic surgery prior to the non-invasive treatment.

TOWIE star Pete Wicks faced his fears in tonight’s episode of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins as he was tasked with completing the water challenge - that last series left him in hospital. Pete, along with the other 13 recruits, had to climb a platform and fall backwards into open water in the final task. But for Pete, water challenges come with bad memories.

Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancer Kai Widdrington may not have a celebrity partner this year, but he's still very much part of the show.The pros who don't get paired up usually still participate in all group dances, and Kai seemed just as involved as if he had had a partner. However, his excitement led to a minor mishap, when he accidentally hit his head - something most viewers probably missed.

A body language guru shared his thoughts on the latest Strictly Come Dancing pairings The BBC show hit our screens again on Saturday (September 21) with a dazzling launch that introduced us to the class of 2024, including well-known personalities like JB Gill, Tasha Ghouri, Pete Wicks, Nick Knowles, Sam Quek and Sarah Hadland. Spirits were high as each celeb discovered their professional dance partner, with everyone seemingly thrilled with the outcome. However, the atmosphere might not be as perfect as it seems according to body language expert Darren Stanton.

Nick Knowles has been spotted sporting a sling after revealing he has suffered an injury - one that could potentially put paid to his Strictly Come Dancing journey before it’s even begun.The star, known for presenting DIY SOS, took part in the first live show last week, performing an energetic jive - but his mishap could see him out of the series. However, in good news, Nick has been seen out and about with his fiancée Katie Dadzie.

After a year of planning two lavish weddings, Vicky Pattison and her beau Ercan Ramadan are finally married - and they’re sharing the whole process with E4 for one adorable reason. “Can you imagine showing our kids the video?” Vicky, 36, tells OK!: “We’ll be like, ‘Look at your mum there! Isn’t your dad smart?’” The loved-up couple, who began dating in 2019 before Ercan proposed three years later, officially became the Pattison-Ramadans in August after marrying in Marylebone in front of their friends and family.

Chris McCausland, the comedian who made history as the first blind contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, once had a bit of a tiff with his wife Patricia on TV.The couple, who live in London with their daughter Sophie, appeared on David Mitchell's Outsiders where they were asked by Alan Davies to rate their relationship happiness on a scale of 1 to 10. Patricia responded: "I'll go for a good, solid nine and a half.

Nick Knowles has suffered an arm injury, casting doubt over his future on Strictly Come Dancing.The DIY SOS star who performed for the first time at the Strictly Come Dancing live show on Saturday, has opened up to his Instagram followers about an injury he acquired over the weekend. In a video, he said: “Good morning, I thought I’d give a little update.

Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland is taking the competition by storm, having wowed both the judges and fans with his debut performance on Saturday.The 47 year old comedian is making history as Strictly first blind contestant - and after his Cha Cha on Saturday with professional partner Dianne Buswell, he has quickly become a fan favourite. Yet 25 years ago, life presented Chris with a devastating challenge that would forever alter his path, casting doubt on the possibility of ever taking part in something like Strictly Come Dancing. At just 22 years old, Chris was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a hereditary eye condition that gradually took his vision away.

After taking an unexpected break from the airwaves, Zoe Ball made her much-anticipated return to BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show today. Greeting her listeners at the crack of dawn after her six-week break, she said: "Morning gorgeous people its me Zoe the happy wanderer. I've wandered back.

Endless hours are spent in rehearsals as celebrities strive to impress the judges on Strictly Come Dancing each year. However, it seems there's another incentive to reach the final weeks of the BBC show - their paychecks increase the longer they stay in the dance competition. From reality TV stars to sports and soap stars, all are reportedly paid the same flat rate fee of £25,000, regardless of their varying levels of fame.This amount is said to be non-negotiable with the show's producers.