Angela Scanlon shares everything she keeps in handbag - from moon cup to the Strictly essential she can't live without

Strictly Come Dancing fans believe Layton Williams could have been handed a ‘death sentence’ by the show’s producers ahead of the semi-final. The 29 year old actor and his pro dance partner Nikita Kuzmin have been told they have to dance a Rumba and a Charleston on Saturday night’s showdown - and viewers of the hit BBC programme know they are among some of the most demanding routines contestants can face.

Katya Jones has shared another 'blow' following her unexpected Strictly Come Dancing exit in a post on social media. The professional dancer was forced to withdraw from the competition just before the quarter-finals after celebrity partner Nigel Harman suffered an injury.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have called upon the BBC to cancel this weekend's elimination, after Nigel Harman was forced to withdraw from the competition just hours before the live quarter-finals were due to take place. The 50 year old Casualty star had been looking forward to dancing his way into the next round of the competition with his pro partner Katya Jones, with the couple having pulled out all the stops to perfect their lively Charleston routine set to Step in Time from Mary Poppins. However, during rehearsals Nigel sustained an injury that meant he could no longer safely perform, something which sadly saw him bow out of the contest on medical grounds.

Layton Williams, contestant on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, has spoken out about rumours of a 'feud' with one of the show's judges. His dance partner Nikita Kuzmin also stood up for him during their appearance on This Morning on Tuesday (November 28), after they narrowly avoided being kicked off the dance contest.The duo received mixed reviews for their American Smooth routine to Bjork's It's Oh So Quiet on Saturday night, scoring a total of 34 points - lower than their usual scores.

It’s easy to forget that the sparkle we see on stage every Saturday night on Strictly Come Dancing is the result of meticulous planning, grafting and the odd last-minute transformation behind the scenes. Every routine, from Angela Scanlon's moody Argentine tango to Bobby Brazier’s 80s jive, is brought to life with creative sets that appear to magically change between each performance.The hard-working duo making it happen? Performance designer Catherine Land and scenic supervisor Mark Osborne. “I design the set for every routine,” says Catherine when we catch up ahead of the show's famous Musicals Week.

Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin have issued a little update on their week in training ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing quarter-finals this weekend. On Saturday night (December 2), the pair will return to the ballroom after surviving the dance-off last weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing fans are 'gutted' as Annabel Croft revealed she's set to swap out her dance partner.The former tennis star has been impressing the judges and viewers on the BBC One dance contest as she wows with her routines alongside dance partner Johannes Radebe.The last show saw the duo make it through to week eleven of the 2023 run of the competition, after they performed a paso double to Espana Cani by Trad. Annabel and Johannes were colour-coordinated in black and yellow Latin-inspired outfits, impressing the public and sending them through to the quarter-finals.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they're 'so bored' as they shared a mixed reaction to the song and dance choices for Musicals week. The razzle-dazzle of the stage will be coming to the Elstree studio ballroom when the BBC One dance contest returns on Saturday (December 2).

Amy Dowden has said she 'doesn’t want anyone's pity' as she opened up about her cancer battle. The Strictly Come Dancing star recently finished chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May.

Angela Scanlon was left in tears as she opened up about her Strictly Come Dancing exit for the first time. The Irish TV presenter was the ninth celebrity to exit the BBC One dance contest alongside her professional dance partner Carlos Gu on Sunday night (November 26).

Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon broke down as she discussed her devastating exit from the BBC One show over the weekend.The 39 year old faced Bad Education star Layton Williams, 29, in the dance-off after they both landed in the bottom following the judges scores and a public vote. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke chose to save Layton and professional Nikita Kuzmin after they re-performed an American Smooth routine to It’s Oh So Quiet by Bjork.

Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams has been flooded with messages branding his place in the dance-off as 'absurd' and 'outrageous' as he broke his silence on being saved. The actor and West End star drew gasps in the ballroom as it was revealed that he'd be dancing again for his place in the BBC One dance contest.

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have come under fire by 'annoyed' I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here viewers following their actions towards Sam Thomspon as he took on the latest Bushtucker Trial. During Sunday night's (November 26) instalment of jungle action, viewers saw the Made in Chelsea star winning dinner for camp.

Shirley Ballas went against her fellow judges during the latest Strictly Come Dancing results - after fans claimed to spot her 'problem' with one of the show's couples. Saturday night's live show (November 25) saw tears and standing ovations.

Strictly Come Dancing fans reckon they've figured out who'll be facing the dance-off this Sunday (November 26). Last week, Angela Rippon and her partner Kai Widdrington were sent packing, leaving six couples to battle it out on tonight's show (November 25). EastEnders' Bobby Brazier and his partner Dianne Buswell will be performing their Couple's Choice to This Woman's Work by Maxwell.

Despite scoring their highest mark yet for their Argentine Tango, Strictly Come Dancing 's Angela Scanlon is the bookies favourite to be sent home next. Angela, who is partnered with Carlos Gu, is set to perform the Cha Cha to I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor on Saturday night and they'll certainly be hoping to survive if they end up in the dance-off. Bookmakers have revealed Angela and Annabel Croft are joint at the head of the betting to be sent packing from Strictly Come Dancing next.

Strictly Come Dancing's Angela Scanlon was left "absolutely furious" after a BBC boss allegedly made sexist remarks about her. The star, who has been wowing the judges and viewers with her dance partner Carlos Gu, shared her unpleasant experience on Tiffanie Darke's podcast Fashion as a Force for Good. Angela, who has landed big TV presenting roles from Your Home Made Perfect to The One Show, revealed that while working on Robot Wars in 2016, a BBC producer referred to her as just the "glamour" of the show.

Strictly Come Dancing's live Blackpool episode was jam-packed with drama, lifts and celebration, but it was the tears of professional dancer Carlos Gu, 30, that broke the hearts of fans, the audience and the judges. Dancing with celebrity partner Angela Scanlon, 39, the pair performed a beautifully dramatic Argentine Tango to Amy Winehouse's Back to Black but Carlos's emotional reaction and his reasons behind it have fans questioning if Angela is ok. Unlike other dances that were accompanied by celebration from both the celebrity and the professional at the end, Carlos calmly walked back to a stern-faced Angela and gave her a kiss on the cheek before the pair made their way back to the judges.

Strictly Come Dancing is returning to Blackpool on Saturday, 18 November, and there's no doubt this year's contestants are excited to perform at the iconic Tower Ballroom. The hit BBC One show is returning to Blackpool for the annual live show from the seaside town, with the remaining Strictly stars given the opportunity to perform in the legendary Ballroom.

One Strictly Come Dancing couple are said to be 'most compatible' and could lift the Glitterball trophy - due to their weaknesses. This weekend the BBC One dance contest is ditching the usual ballroom in the Elstree studio for somewhere even more iconic.