BBC Strictly Come Dancing star forced to drop out of pantomime after falling ill

Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has told fans 'it's official' as she's seen in a new partnership after splitting from Johannes Radebe. The former tennis ace has been seperated from her dance partner, with whom she created a special friendship, for the show's live tour.

Bobby Brazier has quickly been brought back down to earth as he returned to the UK after a post-Strictly Come Dancing holiday with his family. The EastEnders actor headed to Mauritius following the end of the BBC One dance contest last month.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach has stunned her fans and followers as she was seen glamming up to mark the New Year - after being 'snapped back to reality' with her soap star cousin.

Fleur East has announced she is expecting her first child later this year with the former Strictly Come Dancing star revealing her big news to fans on New Year's Day.

Layton Williams has finally spoken out on his Strictly Come Dancing journey weeks after he missed out on the Glitterball trophy. The actor and West End star hasn't shied away from being active on social media - particularly showing support to his fellow dance stars.

Amanda Abbington was not invited back by BBC bosses to perform at the Strictly Come Dancing finale, according to insiders.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier has admitted to 'missing' his co-star as he opened up about feeling 'lost' now the show has ended. The EastEnders actor made it all the way to the end of the BBC One dance contest with professional dance partner Dianne Buswell.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin has spoken out for the first time since missing out on the Glitterball trophy with Layton Williams. The pair pulled out all the stops during the grand final of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 16).

Zara McDermott has worried fans after sharing a snap from a hospital bed. The documentary maker was only seen back live on our TV screens on Saturday night (December 16) during the Strictly Come Dancing final.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach has declared her love for her co-star as she spoke to her fans and followers for the first time since winning the show. The Bury-born actress lifted the Glitterball trophy on Saturday night (December 16) alongside professional dance partner Vito Coppola.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick to note that one star was 'missing' from the final routine on Saturday night as all the celebrities of the 2023 series reunited for one last performance.

Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier's true feelings about losing out on Strictly Come Dancing have been uncovered after fans' 'lovely' observation. The two actors and their dance partners both missed out on the 2023 title and Glitterball trophy to Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola on Saturday night (December 16).

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left a little concerned for one of the show's professional dancers after an 'emotional' appearance during the final. Dianne Buswell made it to the end of the 2023 run of the BBC One dance contest with celebrity partner Bobby Brazier.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left with a demand over one of the show's professional dancers after he was linked to a 'missing' star during the 2023 finale. Giovanni Pernice was spotted back in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 16) as this year's BBC One dance contest came to an end.

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's live final on Saturday night was a tearful affair, as the celebs and their pro dance partners got emotional while performing together for the final ever time. Bad Education's Layton Williams, Bobby Brazier from EastEnders, and Ellie Leach from Coronation Street were all competing for the Glitterball Trophy with their pro dance partners, as they danced their final routines of the series, hoping to wow the judges and viewers at home.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have been announced as the winners of this year's 2023 series.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have been crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2023. Fans flocked to social media in their droves to have their say as the results were revealed by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Saturday night (December 16) following a spectacular grand final.