BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova look smitten as they hold hands in Manchester

Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli has quit the show to concentrate on his work in the States.

BBC dancing show. Helen previously appeared on the Strictly Come Dancing festive special back in 2012 and now 10 years later bosses are keen to get her on board. READ MORE: Helen Skelton wows in first red carpet appearance since split from Richie Myler An insider revealed to The Sun : "Helen has been on the Strictly wishlist since she did the Christmas special, but the timing has never been quite right for her to sign up.

reports. Gino has been linked with the celebrity dancing competition in the past. It's believed the 45-year-old has previously turned down every approach from producers because of his busy work schedule.

The BBC are set to sign This Morning chef Gino D’Acampo for the 20th anniversary of its hit show, Strictly Come Dancing, which will take place later this year. 43 year old Italian chef Gino has become a firm favourite on Britain’s TV screens, with his hilarious sense of humour – and brilliant cooking skills – earning him legions of fans. Not only has he been a chef on This Morning for 13 years, he also won I’m A Celebrity...

Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaž Škorjanec has shared his surprising career plans after quitting the show. There was devastation among fans of the BBC One dance competition in March when he became the second professional dancer to announce he was leaving before the 2022 series.

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe and I'm a Celebrity finalist Vernon Kay have been confirmed to be joining Loose Women's next all-male panel special, Loose Men. Professional dancer Johannes and presenter Vernon will be joined on the show by former World Cup-winning rugby player Mike Tindall MBE and radio presenter Roman Kemp, with the all-male episode marking the fourth time that the talk show has temporarily rebranded as Loose Men.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones has split with Miss Romania Sienna Hollen. Neil, who used to be married to Katya, has moved on with an underwear model. Neil is now getting to know Becky Lou Fowler.

Although former Hollyoaks actress Gemma Atkinson failed to bag the iconic Glitterball trophy during her 2017 stint on Strictly, she did manage to land herself a new love in the form of professional dancer Gorka Márquez. Although Gemma, 37, and Gorka, 31, weren't paired together for the series - with Gemma reaching the final alongside Alijaz Škorjanec and Gorka with Alexandra Burke - sparks certainly flew behind-the-scenes. After three years of romance, the happy couple - who also share their two-year-old daughter Mia - became engaged in February 2021, with Gorka popping the question on Valentine's Day.

Gemma Atkinson looked incredible as she ramped up the glam for a radio awards. The broadcaster and actress from Bury wowed in a figure-hugging black dress with a thigh-split.

Doting mum Gemma Atkinson has shared an adorable clip of her daughter Mia being 'so Manc' as she chatted on the phone. The Hits Radio host posted a video of her two-year-old seemingly having a conversation on a mobile and using the phrase 'Do you know what I mean?'

Tess Daly has stunned her followers after sharing a throwback snap to celebrate husband Vernon Kay's birthday. Fans were quickly commenting on the post as the Strictly Come Dancing host publicly sent her other half her birthday wishes.

ITV2 Love Island star Joe Garratt has sparked split rumours from Maisie Smith. He and BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie were rumoured to be "growing close" to one another.

Strictly Come Dancing star Gemma Atkinson has revealed her wedding plans after she got engaged to Gorka Marquez on Valentine's Day last year. The Hollyoaks actress met the professional dancer while they were both on the show in 2017 when she was a finalist.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has unveiled a brand new hair colour and style on Instagram, sporting some grey for the first time.The Sicilian ballroom star delivered some casual poses as he sat casually on a brick wall in a smart suit. Giovanni, 31, who won the BBC One show with EastEnders actress Rose Ailing-Ellis in December, showed off silvery stubble and streaks of grey through his stylish combover as he donned an almost matching blue grey suit. Adding a sage green shirt underneath and a pair of black Converse trainers to round off the quirky look, the dancer adjusted his cuffs and looked smouldering off into the distance in one pic.

You could forgive Gorka Marquez for pining for his Spanish hometown but actually, Manchester has become just as much as a home to him and he reckons the two places are not too dissimilar.