BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden leaves 'real void' as she opens up about return to ballroom

Oti Mabuse has joked she was left 'traumatised' as she experienced a fresh 'first' with her newborn daughter. The former Strictly Come Dancing star appears to have confirmed she welcomed a baby girl before Christmas with her husband Marius Lepure.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said she's got a 'good feeling' about the year ahead as she made a vow after being 'robbed' of the 2023 she had planned. As the year drew to a close over the weekend, the dancer reflected on what had been a difficult journey.

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse ended 2023 by sharing a sweet video of her cradling her new-born while surrounded by some of her family after becoming a mum for the first time. The dancer has been sharing glimpses into her first Christmas with her baby after announcing their arrival on Christmas Day.

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has said she is 'finding it hard' as she reflects on the year and her cancer diagnosis. The professional dancer, who couldn't take part in this year's series because of her treatment, said she feels she has been “robbed” of the 2023 she had planned for due to her illness.

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 Bobby Brazier is in the middle of a 'secret feud' after it was noticed he's not following some co-stars on social media. Just one week on since the show's conclusion, eagle eyed fans noticed that the 20 year old actor from EastEnders didn't click follow for Les Dennis, Nikita Kanda, and Nigel Harman.

It's been a busy few months for professional dancer, Nikita Kuzmin, who just missed out on winning the iconic Glitterball trophy with his partner, Bad Education star Layton Williams, during this year's Strictly Come Dancing. However, since the grand final, the 25 year old has been enjoying some well-deserved down time with his girlfriend, as they both jetted off to Dubai for some winter sun just before Christmas.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola's 'real feelings' towards their win have been uncovered by a body language expert who has anaylsed their reaction following the Strictly Come Dancing final. The former Coronation Street star and her Italian dance partner emereged victorious on Saturday night (December 16).

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is officially over with Coronation Street's Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola deservedly took home the iconic Glitter Ball trophy. But a moment which really caught the attention of viewers was veteran judge Craig Revel Horwood's emotional moment.The 58 year old is renowned for his cutting judging technique and icy exterior - plus, his 19 year long run of barely showing any emotion.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said it's 'not needed' as they made a complaint just seconds into the 2023 final. It was just Ellie Leach, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier left in the competition as it reached its climax on Saturday night (December 16).

Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick off the mark on Saturday night (December 16) as the final got underway. After an incredible 13 weeks, we reached the end of the BBC One dance contest with Ellie Leach, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier in the final alongside their professional dancers.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in tears just moments into the grand finale as they spotted a very familiar face. The BBC One dance contest reached its climax on Saturday night (December 16) with the final three couples.

Ellie Leach was at a school friend's birthday sleepover when she discovered she had secured the part of Faye Windass on Coronation Street. Now 22, the Strictly Come Dancing finalist, from Audenshaw, has already experienced a career that most people could only dream about.

Amanda Abbington has confirmed that she won't be returning for the Strictly Come Dancing final after leaving the competition early. The news will be disappointing for Strictly star Giovanni Pernice, who will now be left without a dance partner as the rest of the contestants return to the stage.

Craig Revel Horwood disagreed with his fellow judges at the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final as he opted to save Annabel Croft over Bobby Brazier - despite judges Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas voting in favour of saving the latter. Craig, 58, was the third judge to vote, leaving head judge Shirley, 62, to cast the deciding vote.

Next year marks the 20th anniversary of the BBC's hit show Strictly Come Dancing and it has been reported there are some very regal plans in the works for the landmark celebration. It's reported an episode during next year's series will be broadcasted live from Buckingham Palace - and there will almost certainly be an appearance from Queen Camilla, who is one of many royal self-confessed fans of the show. Strictly sources have said the BBC and royal officials have already decided which room the show will be held in, believed to be the ballroom, and it is understood the episode will mirror the familiar show set-up at Elstree Studios as much as possible.

Vito Coppola has branded his Strictly Come Dancing partner Ellie Leach a 'warrior' as she opened up about how the show has 'changed' her. The pair have been going from strength to strength in the ballroom while also being subject to romance rumours out of it.

Dianne Buswell has given Strictly Come Dancing fans a dose of 'reality' as she gave fans a different look at her most recent transformation for the show. Last week, the professional dancer returner to the ballroom with celebrity dance partner Bobby Brazier.