Tyler West dedicates his time on Strictly to NHS ‘hero’ mother

Strictly's Kym Marsh pulled out all the stops to deliver a passionate Argentine Tango with partner Graziano Di Prima - but James Jordan was left unimpressed by one aspect of the routine.

Shirley Ballas, 62, has been the centre of criticism during this year's Strictly Come Dancing as critics slammed the judge for her critque of certain celebrities on the show.The head judge has revealed in a recent interview that she has even been urged by her partner Danny Taylor, 49, to "take a break" from work to prioritise her own mental health.Shirley has admitted that due to criticism the BBC judge will be taking three weeks off work at Christmas.Speaking to The Mirror about her struggles, Shirley said: "I’ve been trained from a very young age that you just get on with it, no matter how you’re feeling, but lately I’ve had a few cracks in that smile."I’m not always managing and I’m questioning myself."My boyfriend Danny even said that he’d noticed a difference in my mental health and emotional state. He said, ‘I think you’re ready for a break.’"I’m taking three weeks off at Christmas.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have been left furious after spotting Shirley Ballas' "rude and disrespectful" comment to a pro dancer. Viewers of the BBC One dancing competition were left in shock after the head judge called Dianne Buswell the wrong name.

KYM Marsh has been forced to call in sick for Strictly rehearsals today after falling ill. The TV favourite, 46, was due to get back in the practise room with Graziano Di Prima after surviving another week, but didn't feel up to it – just days after she suffered major panic attacks backstage.

Matt Goss, 54, was voted off Strictly Come Dancing in Week Four, after facing a dance-off against Kym Marsh and her partner Graziano Di Prima.The Bros singer has opened up to Express.co.uk about the pressures of being put in the dance-off and the pain he felt doing it with somebody he "really liked".When Express.co.uk asked Matt how the dance-off worked compared to how we watch it at home, he revealed: "You have to wait and all your adrenaline leaves your body and you have to go and do a dance-off with somebody that you really like."It goes against every bone in your body to compete with somebody you like and try to get the approval of the judges."So I am happy I got to put my best foot forward and get what I want out of the experience."This comes after Matt previously spoke to Express.co.uk about the judges harsh criticisms, despite his improvement week by week on the BBC show.He admitted: "I think if I'm improving maybe the scores should reflect that."But I don't want to be that guy who moans about my scores. "My life is an immediate fluidity to me the day after so I don't really know if I'm honest.

Instagram to tell Strictly Come Dancing fans to be "kind" after head judge Shirley Ballas, 62, received harsh criticism for pronouncing the dancer's name wrong twice on the BBC dance show.The professional dancer made sure to reiterate that the "hateful comments" directed towards Shirley were not needed as she is not even "offended" by the minor error.Shirley has come under heavy scrutiny in the last few weeks for using the wrong moniker while giving her critique of Dianne and Tyler West's dance routine.While reviewing the pair's Viennese Waltz to I’ve Been Loving You Too Long by Seal, Shirley called Dianne, Diana, prompting fans to call the show judge out on social media.This has left Dianne forced to address the "hateful" criticisms of Shirley, reiterating to her followers to "be kind".She wrote in view of her 879,000 Instagram followers: "Firstly thank you guys so much for all the support on our dance last night. It was a tough week but I am forever in awe of the hard work and dedication Tyler brings every single week."Another point I want to address is I have seen a lot of hateful comments aimed at Shirley for simply adding an a to the end of my name which doesn't offend me, but what does make me upset is seeing someone being bullied online."We are all human and doing the best we can.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have hit out after a spoiler for week seven of the popular ballroom and Latin dance show was posted online.

STRICTLY fans were left fuming after It Takes Two host Janette Manrara interrupted Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez's "love fest". The dancing duo were on the show to talk about tonight's big live performance.

THE Strictly Come Dancing stars looked all partied out after celebrating Ellie Taylor's 39th birthday. Comedian Ellie's co-stars were on hand until the early hours despite their upcoming performances in tonight's live show. She was joined by show partners Will Mellor and Nancy Xu, Kym Marsh and Helen Skelton.

STRICTLY Come Dancing is on at a slightly later time tonight after viewers whittled down the contestants. It will air in its latest slot for weeks, between episodes of Michael McIntyre's The Wheel and Blankety Blank. Viewers should tune in at 7pm so make sure they don't miss it.

STRICTLY star Kym Marsh suffered a major panic attack and burst into tears at rehearsals. The TV favourite, 46, struggled to continue dancing as producers attempted to calm her anxiety.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are fearing a fan favourite could be in trouble after landing one of the most difficult dance routines the series shows.  As the remaining 10 couples are heading into week seven of the competition, and after the shock elimination of EastEnders’ James Bye and Amy Dowden last week, it’s clear no one is safe.  Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe topped the leaderboard during the Halloween special, doing a Couples’ Choice routine inspired by Hocus Pocus to I Put A Spell On You.  However, fans are fearing that this may be a high coming before a fall, as they’ve now been landed with the difficult rumba.  The Cuban dance, which is characterised by slow and determined hip movements, passionate storytelling and requires immaculate posture.  Strictly rumbas have proven to either make or break partners during their stint on the show – and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans.  “Absolutely thrilled for Ellie and Jojo, although I sadly sense the glittery trap door next week with that rumba,” wrote one, before adding, “more than happy to be proved wrong.”  “Ellie and johannes rumba who else is scared?” said another.  While another took a quote from Whoopi Goldberg and said: “ellie t, you in danger girl”  Strictly is going back to basics this week after two back-to-back themed episodes.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have a big decision to make - as real-life pro couple Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova swerve the official tour for their own show.  Both theatre tours hit the road next year, with Kai and Nadiya making the most of their fairytale romance with an 11-date titled Once Upon A Time from late March until the beginning of May.  However, this is a direct clash with rehearsals and initial performances of the official Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals tour, which starts at Hull Bonus arena on May 2nd.  It will continue to cover the whole of the UK, including a three-day stint at the London Palladium, before finishing at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on May 30th.  As a result, they won’t be able to make it, proving a knock for both fans and the show itself, seeing as they are two of Strictly’s most prominent professional dancers.  Dianne Buswell, Vito Coppola, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal and Nancy Xu have all been confirmed to perform in the upcoming 31-date official show.  Nadiya and Kai went public with their romance earlier this year, following Nadiya’s split from footballer fianceé ​Matija Škarabot ​in 2021.  When taking part in the Strictly tour last year, Kai was first spotted comforting her. After initially keeping their relationship a secret, they are now regular faces on red carpets including the Black Adam premiere in September, and frequently jet off on romantic holidays together.

In response to the user, @Sazinthedon replied saying they were “missing out.”She said: “You’ve missed some amazing dances from Hamza,” referring to Countryfile presenter Hamza Yassin. Other fans weren’t sure if Matt was having them on. @Lisa1979Marie wrote: “What?! I can't tell if you are being serious or not.”@BossettKay said: “Lmao: You've joined the #StrictlySpoiler thread, with the rest of us.”Towards the end of his stint on the show, Matt and partner Nadiya Bychkova had to perform their Jive to All Shook Up by Paul McCartney again while Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima danced their Samba to Volare by Gipsy Kings for a second time. After the two performances, Matt was eliminated from the competition. After finding out he was in the dreaded dance-off for a second time, Matt told Tess Daly: "It’s emotional you put your heart and soul in it.”Following the judges’ decision, Matt praised his partner Nadiya. Opening up on his time on the show, Matt said: “It’s an extraordinary experience, I have been in America for 25 years. “Thank you judges for your candour, you’ve helped me in many ways, my posture – Anton, I am more aware of it. “This lovely lady beside me, a world champion with all the patience.

STRICTLY’S Molly Rainford and Tyler West have grown close and been flirting backstage. Molly, 21, who danced to Running Up That Hill last night, and Tyler, 26, were snapped outside an awards party laughing together last Monday.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans all had the same complaint about Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman while the judges spooky looks won rave reviews. Tonight's instalment of the BBC show marks Halloween week.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans claimed to have spotted 'tension' between Kym Marsh and her in-laws on the Halloween episode. Kym's husband Scott Ratcliff and his parents were in the audience to watch the former Hear'Say singer dance on the hit BBC show.

"I may not have won the glitter ball, but I’ve won something a million times more special," Joe wrote in a sweet Instagram announcement at the time.Speaking on The Diary of a CEO Podcast with Steven Bartlett, Joe discussed the “luck” the duo had on being partnered up for Strictly.Steven asked whether Joe thought he would have dated Dianne if they didn't dance together on Strictly. "We have the same conversation, we're like, how lucky it was we were even partnered together," Joe said on the podcast."If we weren't even partners on the show but were on the same show, we still say we may not have got together."Because when you're actually with your partners, you don't see each other throughout the week.So we sort of see it as like the stars sort of realigned there."He went on to discuss how the months spent training together solidified their feelings for each other, as they accepted one another despite witnessing the "best and worst" sides of their personalities."We saw the best and the worst of each other over that sort of 16-week period," he added.In August 2019, the couple decided to move their relationship to the next level and move in together.Joe even went to Australia to meet professional dancer Dianne's parents in December 2019.It was the first time Joe had spent Christmas without his own family.In early 2021, Dianne was asked about future plans and whether she wanted to tie the knot with Joe."I'm quite an unorganised person actually, Joe and I don't really talk about that kind of thing [marriage]," she said."We're both so relaxed so we just play it by ear.

STRICTLY star Janette Manrara let slip a rude swear word live on air on It Takes Two. Professional dancer and presenter Janette, 38, was joined by assistant choreographers Arduino Bertoncello and Ash-Leigh Hunter on Thursday's show. At the end of the interview, Janette thanked the duo in Italian for sharing their expert opinion with viewers.