BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Aljaz Skorjanec supports Janette Manrara over 'life-changing' statement

Annabel Croft has shown her support for her former Strictly Come Dancing co-star Johannes Radebe as he opened up in a new interview about his fear of having to leave the UK and the reaction to being in a same-sex partnership on the show three years ago.

Ellie Leach has been seen cosying up to one of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as they hit the road. The BBC One dance contest winner has been reunited with her dance partner Vito Coppola as a number of stars of the 2023 series tour the country in the show's live tour.

Strictly Come Dancing's celebrities and professionals have zipped their sequin-festooned costumes back on to head out on the 2024 live arena tour. The incredible live shows will bring to life all the magic of the hit BBC entertainment show on a grand arena stage.

Janette Manrara has said 'thank God for FaceTime' as she's facing her longest stint away from her daughter since her arrival last summer. The presenter is set to travel up and down the country as the host of the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.

Annabel Croft has told how she felt after Strictly Come Dancing came to an end. The former tennis ace was one of several famous faces to take on the challenge of learning to dance in the BBC One dance contest last year.

Vito Coppola's two-word comment has got fans rushing to respond as he reminded them of one of his and Ellie Leach's many brilliant routines from Strictly Come Dancing 2023. The pair are currently reunited as they prepare for the show's huge live tour which kicks off this week.

Janette Manrara has told how she was left 'shedding tears' as she opened up about a tough family move. The Strictly Come Dancing star is hitting the road this month and next as the host of the show's live tour.

A BBC Strictly Come Dancing star has undergone surgery after his eyes began to "deteriorate rapidly". Will Mellor told his fans on Instagram how he was having 'lens replacement surgery' after struggling with bad eyesight his entire life.The Mr Bates actor described how it was a “big day” for him as he branded the results as "unbelievable". Will, who starred in Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One in 2022, wrote: "Today is a big day for me.

Some Strictly Come Dancing fans have flooded Gorka Marquez with the same question following his latest announcement. The dancer was super excited to reveal the news he'd been teasing after ditching the UK earlier this week.

Ellie Leach's demand to Vito Coppola as they reunited for the first time since winning Strictly Come Dancing has been uncovered as they made an appearance on This Morning. The pair were reunited this week after spending Christmas and New Year apart.

Despite once being eager to walk down the aisle for the third time, Shirley Ballas has put her wedding plans with fiancé Danny Taylor on hold for the time being.The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 63, secretly got engaged to boyfriend Danny, 50, in 2021.The couple met in 2018 when they were both starring in a Christmas production of Jack and The Beanstalk and began dating in 2019. Shirley has made no secret of how smitten she is with her actor beau, branding him 'The One' and previously saying her relationship with him has "changed my life".

She may have hid her expanding bump underneath a black hoodie and dark leggings but a grinning Fleur East was absolutely glowing as she was seen in London for the first time, following a sun-soaked holiday with her husband Marcel Robin.The singer, co-host since 2023 of Strictly: It Takes Two with Janette Manrara, announced she was expecting her first child with Marcel, a French fashion designer and star stylist, on Instagram on New Year’s Day, with a sweet caption, which read: '2024 is gonna be different.' Fleur’s relaxed, low-key look was completed with a pair of white trainers, a padded jacket and a scarf - not surprising, given the chill currently bracing the capital. The blooming 36 year old radio DJ, who reached the final of X Factor in 2014 and was also a campmate on I'm A Celebrity in 2018, had previously given fans a first glimpse of her growing bump as she posed by the pool with a delighted Marcel on holiday, in a sleeveless vest and mustard cargo trousers.

Brendan Cole is the professional dancer known for his stint on Strictly Come Dancing, having been one of the most familiar faces on the show from 2004 to 2018. But his time on Strictly came to an end when he was shockingly let go after his contract was not renewed, leaving fans stunned. Like Anton Du Beke, Brendan had been a part of the show since it started in 2004 and was the first to be associated with the infamous 'Strictly Curse'.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach has been inundated with compliments as she shared a new snap on social media. The actress took her fans and followers back to before Christmas when she put on a stunning display during an outing with her best friend.

Adam Thomas has said he's 'still not over it' as he revisited a TV moment from 2023 that he's described as his 'career highlight'. At the start of last year, the actor reprised the role of Donte Charles in the reboot of Waterloo Road.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has shared her experiences of terrible "bullying" in the dance industry that nearly ended her career before she joined the BBC show.The 63 year old head judge has been a key part of the star-studded judging panel since she joined the popular ballroom programme back in 2017. Despite her success on the show, it hasn't always been smooth sailing for Shirley, as she revealed on the It Can't Just Be Me podcast. Hosted by Channel 4 presenter Anna Richardson, Shirley opened up about the intense bullying she faced from colleagues at the height of her judging career.

Amanda Abbington "wasn't invited" to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing final, according to insiders, following her early exit from the competition. The actress, 51, appeared on the 2023 series of Strictly with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, but she was forced to withdraw from the competition after five weeks due to "personal reasons", which she did not expand upon.

Amanda Abbington has confessed she's still heartbroken by her unexpected exit from Strictly Come Dancing.The actress, known for her role in Sherlock, was amongst twelve celeb contestants on season 21 of the popular BBC show, but left after just five weeks.The exact reasons for Amanda's surprise departure haven't been disclosed, with sources saying it was due to 'personal matters'. In the weeks following her sudden absence from the finale, Amanda opened up about her experience on the show and its unfortunate end. Strictly fans were upset when Amanda and her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, didn't appear in week five due to "medical reasons".

Strictly Come Dancing's Graziano Di Prima has shared a sweet snap with his wife Giada Linda, after being apart for three months due to work commitments.The 29 year old dancer revealed he had flown back to Italy to reunite with his wife, 32, and they enjoyed a spa day together. In the photo, Graziano is seen giving Giada a kiss while they both wear white robes. He captioned the Instagram post: 'Special Day just for us.' The couple spent Christmas at their family home and looked very happy as they danced together in a video shared by Graziano.

Strictly Come Dancing's John Whaite had to unexpectedly step down from his current pantomime gig due to feeling unwell on the day of the highly-anticipated performance. Famed for his quickstep on the Strictly dance floor, John is currently part of the Cinderella cast performing in Bradford, but sadly he had to sit out his Thursday 28 December performance because of ill health, forcing an understudy to step into his shoes as Dandini. John took the time to share a dazzling snap of his co-star, professional actor William Elijah Lewis, over on Instagram Stories following the unfortunate news he wouldn't be able to perform.