BBC Strictly Come Dancing confirms Amy Dowden's return after cancer diagnosis - full list of dancers returning for 2024

Ellie Leach has told how she's 'so proud' of her Coronation Street co-star as she continues to carve out her own post-soap career. The actress shot to fame playing Faye Windass in the ITV soap, a role she held for more than a decade until her exit in early 2023.

Amy Dowden has told fans she's 'still learning' as she continues to share updates from her sunny break. The Strictly Come Dancing star ditched the UK for Portugal over the weekend with her husband Ben Jones.

Ellie Leach has seemingly revealed the sweet way she'll continue to keep Vito Coppola close, particularly when he returns to Strictly Come Dancing this autumn with a new celebrity dance partner.

Another Strictly Come Dancing star has commented on Giovanni Pernice's exit from the show as Shirley Ballas said the 'show must go on'. Earlier this month, the BBC confirmed the professional dancer line-up for the upcoming 2024 series which didn't include the Italian dancer.

Jill Halfpenny has opened up about her struggles with alcohol, revealing that seeing another actress at her first AA meeting was a pivotal moment in her journey to sobriety.

Janette Manrara was left saying 'sorry' to her fans for her lack of updates after previously sharing why she'd been 'MIA' from social media following a wholesome trip back to America to reunite with her family alongside her daughter for the first time.

Vito Coppola has left his fans delighted as he revealed they'll be getting an extra dose of him on their TV screens this year. It was confirmed earlier this month that the dancer will be returning to Strictly Come Dancing this autumn.

Ellie Leach has said she's 'already dreaming' of when she can next ditch the UK after enjoying a well-earned break alongside her mum. It's fair to say that the actress has been non stop since taking part in and winning Strictly Come Dancing 2023.

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has backed Giovanni Pernice after it was revealed he wouldn't be returning to the show this year amid allegations about his behaviour.

Strictly Come Dancing stars have flooded Amy Dowden with messages after she wrote of her ‘shock’ at receiving an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list. The 33-year-old received the honour to recognise the work as an advocate and ambassador for Crohn’s and Colitis UK.

Ellie Leach has been branded 'unreal' as she posed for a string of gorgeous selfies after ditching the UK. The actress is currently enjoying a well-earned break in the sunshine after a busy first six months of the year that has seen her travelling up and down the country.

Giovanni Pernice has taken to social media for the first time since it was announced he wouldn't be returning to Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer wasn't included in the line-up of professional dancers confirmed by the BBC who will return to the ballroom later this year.

Vito Coppola was left emotional as he addressed he return to Strictly Come Dancing and fans said they 'couldn't be happier'. The dancer was confirmed as one of the 18 pros returning to the ballroom later this year.

Annabel Croft has spoken out about her 'terrifying' ordeal after she was mugged while out in London over the weekend. The Strictly Come Dancing 2023 star admitted she 'did not expect to be a target' of a phone snatcher and wanted to share her warning to others.

Amy Dowden is set to feature in a new deeply personal documentary in a second return to the BBC after it was revealed she'll be back taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year.

Karen Hauer distracted fans as she revealed the news she'd be returning to Strictly Come Dancing and even asked herself 'who is that?' The dancer confirmed the news by sharing the first promo picture she ever took for the show back in 2012.

One of Giovanni Pernice's former dance partners has spoken out in support after it was revealed he wouldn't be returning to Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer wasn't included in the line-up of professional dancers from the BBC who will return to the ballroom later this year.

Gorka Marquez has received a wave of support after confirming he will return to Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been sharing their thoughts on the news that Giovanni Pernice won't be returning to the ballroom this year. The news came as the BBC revealed which professional dancers will be returning to the ballroom later this year as the dance contest celebrates a major milestone.

The countdown to Strictly Come Dancing 2024 is officially on as the first line-up news for the upcoming series has been revealed. The BBC has revealed which professional dancers will be returning to the ballroom later this year as the dance contest celebrates a major milestone.