BBC Strictly Come Dancing star announces 'career break' from 'all work' after non-stop schedule

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has offered an update on how she is doing as she undergoes treatment for cancer. The dancer shared that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in an emotional interview in May.

Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly signed its first ever Love Island contestant up for the upcoming series of the show, which usually airs at the end of the year. Zara McDermott, who appeared on series four of the ITV dating show in 2018, has been holding talks with the BBC competition show for 'weeks', according to MailOnline.The move is in hope to attract a younger audience to watch the show and give her the opportunity to further her career with the broadcaster, reports the publication.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has revealed how she saved a dog that had been 'left for dead at the side of a road'. The pro dancer is passionate about pooches and owns several rescues herself, and she recently spoke out about how important her pets are in her life.

Tess Daly has shared a "monumental" moment that she's shared with husband Vernon Kay with fans on Instagram today.The couple, who will be married 20 years this September, celebrated their eldest daughter Phoebe's last day of school and the 54-year-old marked the occasion by posting a series of pictures, including one incredibly cute throwback. Sharing a picture of Phoebe in her younger school days during an egg and spoon race at a sports day, Tess wrote: "Well that’s a wrap and the school days are done.

Tess Daly has shared an emotional message on social media alongside rare pictures of her daughter as she and Vernon Kay reached a parenting milestone. The Strictly Come Dancing host and BBC Radio 2 presenter share two daughters, 18-year-old Phoebe and 14-year-old Amber.

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Giovanni Pernice has shared his love for one of his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars after opening up about the difficult decision to move to the UK. Last week, the dancer, who has appeared on the BBC One dance show since 2019, discussed the things he wished he knew when he left Italy.

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Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has briefly opened up about her breast cancer surgery after receiving questions from fans following her latest update. The dancer told fans last month that she had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer after discovering a lump.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared her plans to 'keep busy' as she was seen reuniting with a former co-star after undergoing surgery for breast cancer. Amy shared last month how she'd found a lump which was later confirmed as stage 3 breast cancer.

BBC bosses are hoping to poach Holly Willoughby for this year's Strictly Come Dancing, and are reportedly offering her a presenting role on the show.The experienced presenter, 42, has worked on ITV daytime show This Morning since 2009 but according to an insider has "good relationship" with BBC bosses, who have been looking to poach her from their rival for a while now. Holly worked with the BBC last year with Lee Mack when the pair hosted Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof. And now the channel is looking to bring the TV star into a presenting role on Strictly, currently presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

Professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton has revealed he is taking a break from the hit BBC show to focus on being a dad and spend more time with his daughter Minnie, who he shares with TV presenter Stacey Dooley. Kevin and Stacey found love in 2018 when they were partnered together on the hit dancing show and managed to make it all the way to the end, taking home the trophy.They then welcomed their first child together in January this year.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton has revealed he's decided to have a break from work commitments to focus on being a dad. It comes after the 40-year-old confessed that he's been constantly performing since lockdown restrictions came to an end. He explained: "It went Singin' in the Rain, Rock of Ages, The War of the Worlds, Burn the Floor.

Strictly Come Dancing alumni Kevin Clifton is to take "a break from all performing work" to spend time being a dad. The 40 year old pro, who welcomed baby Minnie in January with TV presenter partner Stacey Dooley, said he “didn’t want to miss” seeing the little one grow up. Kevin and Stacey found love as they won Strictly as dance partners in 2018 thanks to their sizzling chemistry.

Giovanni Pernice has opened up about his move to the UK as he prepares for another stint dazzling audiences and fans of Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer, who is set to return to the ballroom this autumn, took to social media with a video as he discussed the three things he wished he knew when he left Italy.

Victoria Pendleton revealed that her twin brother Alex died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. The Strictly Come Dancing star shared the devastating news with her Instagram followers where she shared a picture of the two along with a heartfelt statement. She penned: ‘Alex Pendleton 24.

Stacey Dooley has admitted to indulging in an embarrassing mum moment as she shared sweet new photos with baby Minnie. Proud mum Stacey, 36, posted on Instagram to show a photo of herself holding five-month-old Minnie and joked that she was "tragic" for twinning with her baby daughter.TV presenter Stacey coordinated outfits with her daughter by wearing white trousers and a brown t-shirt, while the little one was dressed in a pair of soft shorts in the same shade of brown and a white vest.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice shared moving comments about their co-star Amy Dowden after they were asked for an update following her cancer diagnosis.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has said she is 'honoured and moved' as she shared some exciting special news with her fans. The former EastEnders actress revealed that she has been given her own portrait in The National Portrait Gallery.

Susannah Constantine has revealed she's been rushed to hospital after struggling with a 'withering arm. 'The presenter took to Instagram to share that she'd been placed on a drip after the health scare, which turned out to be 'more serious' than she first thought. Luckily, Susannah reassured her followers that the health problem was 'all sorted now,' and praised the 'magnificent' NHS and neurosurgeons for taking care of her.