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Zara McDermott was absolutely elated as she cheered on her mate Pete Wicks as he joined the Strictly Come Dancing family during the launch show.Taking a break from the recent Strictly drama that's been swirling about her previous partner Graziano Di Prima, Zara, the Love Island sensation, was all smiles as she supported Sam Thompson's close buddy Pete as he made his dance floor debut. Excitedly grabbing her phone, Zara snapped a photo of Pete hugging his newly announced dance pro Jowita Przysta straight off her telly.

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Strictly Come Dancing's Jamie Borthwick called a 'cheat' by co-star during awkward BBC show moment

Strictly Come Dancing's launch show brought a moment of on-air awkwardness as EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick was jokingly called out as a "cheat" due to his former appearance on the show's Christmas Special, which he won last year.The ballroom extravaganza returned with shimmer and shine for its 20th series launch on Saturday, September 14, graced by hosting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to usher in 15 eager celebs.The star-studded lineup boasting names like JB Gill, Tasha Ghouri, and Nick Knowles, aims to dazzle their way through the sequins and steps in hopes of claiming that coveted Glitterball trophy. Yet an unexpected hiccup ensued as Jamie Borthwick faced lighthearted accusations of having an unfair advantage, given his victory in the previous festive edition.Tess Daly said: "Jamie you had a taste of Strictly last Christmas," sparking Wynne Evans, to teasingly interject with: "Cheat! " followed by a faux cough.

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Strictly Come Dancing is back - time of BBC One launch show tonight

It's that time of year again when the iconic 'Da-da-da-da-da-da-daah' fills our homes, signalling the return of Strictly Come Dancing. After a nine-month hiatus, the 2024 series is set to sprinkle some much-needed glitter into our lives from this weekend.

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Strictly’s Tasha Ghouri dated Giovanni Pernice - and hopes to match Rose Ayling-Ellis' success

Love Island star Tasha Ghouri had a whirlwind romance with now ex-pro Giovanni Pernice and now she hopes to follow Rose Ayling-Ellis' footsteps.Tasha’s one of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing ’s contestants, but she once enjoyed a brief fling with one of the show’s former pros.Tahsa had several 'secret' dates with ex pro Giovanni Pernice, after the pair met via Instagram. Tasha first found fame on Love Island and now is taking to the Strictly ballroom on Saturday night as one of the hopefuls who will be aiming to win the show’s coveted glitterball trophy.The former Love Island contestant, who was born deaf, will be hoping to match the success of Rose Ayling-Ellis' as a hearing impaired winner of the series – and both of them have a connection to Giovanni, who won the show with Rose in 2021.

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Strictly's Shayne Ward feared he would never sing again after surgery – and had to communicate with Post-It notes

Shayne Ward is one of the celebrities competing on this year's Strictly Come Dancing, with the singer taking on fellow famous faces including Pete Wicks, Tasha Ghouri, Jamie Borthwick and Sam Quek on the dance floor. Having rose to fame on The X Factor, Shayne is best-known for his incredible singing voice, but has also branched out into acting, having previously landed a role in Coronation Street. Shayne, 39, appeared on The X Factor in 2005 but just months later he feared his singing career was over for good.

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Inside Strictly star Tasha Ghouri's home with Love Island boyfriend Andrew Le Page including huge renovations

Love Island's Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page have officially moved into their first house together after becoming home owners to a gorgeous detached property. The loved-up pair, who met on the ITV2 hit dating series in summer 2022, have gone from strength to strength since the show, with Andrew initially living in Tasha's London flat after leaving the villa.The power couple regularly share updates on their relationship with their fans and their latest step was no different as the pair announced they'd become home owners earlier this year.

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Strictly Come Dancing's Paul Merson's world away from football -with addiction battle and failed marriages

Swapping football for the foxtrot, 56 year old sporting legend Paul Merson has announced he's excited to join BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and is ready for a challenge. "Joining [the show] is a whole new ball game for me, but I'm going to tackle this challenge head-on," said the former midfielder and manager from London. He added, "I'm ready to swap the pitch for the Ballroom floor, so here's hoping my two left feet can learn some moves.

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Strictly's Wynne Evans opens up on staggering 7 stone weight loss after reaching 22 stone

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans has opened up on his impressive weight loss journey, revealing he's shed seven stone since his early days as the Go Compare man. Chatting to hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on ITV's This Morning on Thursday 11 September, an impressed Ben said: "Let's talk about you've lost a lot of weight. You've lost seven stone now, is it, Wynne?".

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Inside EastEnders Jamie Borthwick's life off-screen including famous cousin as he prepares to take on Strictly

Jamie Borthwick, who has been a key player in EastEnders storylines since joining the BBC soap at just 12 years old, is now set to strut his stuff on the Strictly dance floor.The actor, now 30, has portrayed Walford's Jay Brown since December 2006 when the character first appeared on-screen for the funeral of his grandmother, Evie Brown (Marji Campie). Young Jay moved to Albert Square to live with his grandad Bert Atkinson (Dave Hill), and in his early days, he was quite the troublemaker, terrorising locals with racist insults and house break-ins.

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Strictly's James and Ola Jordan debut weight loss transformations on date night

Ex-Strictly Come Dancing professionals James Jordan and Ola Jordan showed off their weight loss transformations during a night out on the town this week.The couple, who were in London for work, seized the opportunity to enjoy a rare night out without their toddler daughter.The dancing duo, who both featured on the BBC competition show James from 2006 to 2013 and Ola departing two years later in 2015 have battled with weight gain over the past few years due to reduced dancing and various lockdown factors. Ola, 41, expressed her disappointment in herself in a poolside photo shared last summer, revealing that she had gained some weight after her pregnancy.

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TOWIE star Dan Edgar 'signs up for Dancing On Ice'

TOWIE heartthrob Dan Edgar is set to dazzle on the ice as he's reportedly signed up for Dancing On Ice.The reality TV hunk has been in talks with ITV bosses and can't wait to swap Essex drama for the rink, aiming to carve out a new name for himself beyond the show that shot him to fame. A source told The Sun: "Dan has agreed to appear on Dancing On Ice." They added: "He had meetings with ITV this week and is excited to start his training." It seems Dan is eager to step out of his comfort zone, with the source noting: "Dan is best known for reality TV but he's never done anything outside of TOWIE so he is excited about trying something new." The news comes just a few weeks after it was claimed another face familiar to TOWIE viewers had signed up for the show, Ferne McCann.

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Strictly's Tess Daly details what makes her clash with husband Vernon with revealing 3-word statement

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly has spoken about the humorous side of her marriage to Vernon Kay, revealing that his tendency to leave a "trail of wet towels on the floor" often causes friction between them.The couple, who have been married since 2003 and have two daughters, Phoebe and Amber, manage to keep their family life grounded despite their careers in the public eye. And while they may seem the picture perfect family, Tess has admitted that Vernon's bad habits can leave her turning red. "I’m quite a calm person – my husband would probably argue with me about that because I am not at all calm when he leaves a trail of wet towels on the floor.

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Strictly Come Dancing's JB Gill sparks concern as he says 'body is starting to hurt'

JB Gill has confessed that the intense Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals are already taking a toll on his body.The pop star and TV presenter, 37, is set to hit the famous dance floor this Saturday (September 14) evening as the BBC competition returns with a fresh batch of celebs hoping to waltz away with the glitterball trophy. Speaking at the National Television Awards this week, JB reflected on his Strictly journey so far, saying: "It's going really well.The body is starting to hurt I'm not going to lie but I'm still smiling.

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Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington breaks silence on 'unfortunate' axe from main show line-up

Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington shared his disappointment about not being partnered up with a celeb for the new season. Chatting to the Daily Star, the dancer spilled: "Everyone wants to get a celebrity. Unfortunately, it wasn't my time this series.Two boys couldn't have one this series and sadly I am one of them.

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Strictly's Amy Dowden reacts to Kate Middleton's cancer video with five-word statement

Strictly Come Dancing ’s Amy Dowden has truly been to hell and back in the past year, since a shock diagnosis of stage three breast cancer last May turned her world upside down.Thankfully, the Welsh dancer responded well to treatment, revealing back in February that she had “no evidence of disease”. Her bravery and openness as she battled the scary disease has raised awareness as she spoke of her cancer journey, endearing her even more in the nation’s hearts.

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Strictly 'spoiler' show promising to expose 'scandals' scheduled for right after launch

Strictly Come Dancing will be put under the spotlight in a new documentary exposing the "secrets, sex and scandals" of the hit BBC celebrity dance show - and Channel 5 have scheduled it to start right after the launch show.The one-off programme, in honour of the popular series' 20th anniversary, will air at 9pm, the exact same time the real thing ends.The two-hour-long documentary plans to chronicle the show's highs, lows, costumes, competitions and controversies. It will "trace the history of Strictly, from its roots in a quaint old late-night ballroom competition called Come Dancing, via a cult Aussie movie romcom, to the flagship spectacular it has now become".

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Tasha Ghouri was snapped dancing with Strictly Come Dancing pro months before signing up to latest series

Strictly Come Dancing appeared to be on the cards for Tasha Ghouri long before she signed up for the latest series.The Love Island star, 25, was confirmed for this year's BBC dance competition last month and said it was a "dream come true". On Saturday night she will take to the dance floor for the first time with her pro partner.

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Strictly contestant reveals they’ve already shed over a stone to prepare for the show and plan to lose more

Nick Knowles is gearing up for the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor and has revealed that he has already lost 8 kilos (17 pounds) and hopes to lose another 5. Currently at 18 and a half stone, the star of BBC's DIY SOS, wants to lose more to be "elegant" as he's competing on the show. Speaking about being invited onto the show, he said: “I’ve never had the time in my schedule to fit it in.

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Strictly Come Dancing legends mock 'chaperone' rules in video amid 'abuse' scandal

Former Strictly Come Dancing pros have mocked the newly implemented 'chaperone' rules on the BBC show, following accusations of bullying during rehearsals. Ahead of the new series, which kicks off on Saturday, 14 September, a group of ex-Strictly stars have shared a video on social media, where they can be seen joking about the introduction of chaperones in rehearsals.

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What Gordon Ramsay really thinks of Adam Peaty after he proposed to his daughter Holly

Gordon Ramsay showed his true feelings towards soon-to-be son-in-law Adam Peaty by helping to pull the legendary Team GB swimmer out of a “deep, dark hole”.Three-time Olympic gold medallist Peaty announced his engagement to the celebrity chef’s daughter, Holly Ramsay, this week. Holly, 24, excitedly took to social media to share snaps of the pair and her sparkling engagement ring, writing: "I cannot wait to be your wife".They began dating three years ago, during which time the 29-year-old Peaty fell down a spiral of depression and alcoholism and saw his eight-year winning streak come to an end at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Strictly Come Dancing supercomputer predicts who will win this year - before the series has even begun

All eyes are on the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom as the stars of this year’s series prepare to make their dance floor debut this Saturday Among those looking to impress the judges, as well as viewers at home, are the likes of Love Island ’s Tasha Ghouri, Towie star Pete Wicks and JLS singer JB Gill. But while the celebrity contestants may be yet to kick off the series, a supercomputer has made its predicted who will lift the Strictly Come Dancing glitterball trophy and take the winning crown off of 2023 winner Ellie Leach and her dance partner Vito Coppola.

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