BBC Strictly Come Dancing winner Jill Halfpenny admits battle with booze after devastating blow

Ellie Leach has told how she's 'so proud' of her Coronation Street co-star as she continues to carve out her own post-soap career. The actress shot to fame playing Faye Windass in the ITV soap, a role she held for more than a decade until her exit in early 2023.

Ellie Leach has seemingly revealed the sweet way she'll continue to keep Vito Coppola close, particularly when he returns to Strictly Come Dancing this autumn with a new celebrity dance partner.

Another Strictly Come Dancing star has commented on Giovanni Pernice's exit from the show as Shirley Ballas said the 'show must go on'. Earlier this month, the BBC confirmed the professional dancer line-up for the upcoming 2024 series which didn't include the Italian dancer.

Janette Manrara has said she still 'can't believe' the direction of her career is currently taking as she prepares for her next big step. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer will release her very first book later this year.

Shirley Ballas has teased excitement for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, saying the announcement of the 2024 line-up will come 'rather soon.

Janette Manrara has shared that she felt 'mum guilt' for taking time away from her baby daughter. The Strictly Come Dancing star welcomed her first child Lyra Rose into the world in July 2023 with partner and former pro Strictly dancer Aljaz Skorjanec.

Janette Manrara was left saying 'sorry' to her fans for her lack of updates after previously sharing why she'd been 'MIA' from social media following a wholesome trip back to America to reunite with her family alongside her daughter for the first time.

Ellie Leach has said she's 'already dreaming' of when she can next ditch the UK after enjoying a well-earned break alongside her mum. It's fair to say that the actress has been non stop since taking part in and winning Strictly Come Dancing 2023.

Vito Coppola and Ellie Leach have been left speechless as they were given some joint news months on from winning Strictly Come Dancing. As fans of the pair know, the professional dancer and the actress lifted the coveted Glitterball trophy back in December.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola were awkwardly put on the spot when they were quizzed over Giovanni Pernice omission from this year's series.

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has backed Giovanni Pernice after it was revealed he wouldn't be returning to the show this year amid allegations about his behaviour.

Ellie Leach shared an emotional tribute to her dad as she spoke about him 'healing hearts' just weeks after she was seen in tears over her ex. The actress' love life has been hitting the headlines since she triumphed on last year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Oti Mabuse shared a previous video of her daughter's early days for the first time following her premature birth last year. The former Strictly Come Dancing star and her husband Marius Lepure announced they had become first-time parents on Christmas Day.

Strictly Come Dancing stars have flooded Amy Dowden with messages after she wrote of her ‘shock’ at receiving an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list. The 33-year-old received the honour to recognise the work as an advocate and ambassador for Crohn’s and Colitis UK.

Ellie Leach has been branded 'unreal' as she posed for a string of gorgeous selfies after ditching the UK. The actress is currently enjoying a well-earned break in the sunshine after a busy first six months of the year that has seen her travelling up and down the country.

Giovanni Pernice has taken to social media for the first time since it was announced he wouldn't be returning to Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer wasn't included in the line-up of professional dancers confirmed by the BBC who will return to the ballroom later this year.

Vito Coppola was left emotional as he addressed he return to Strictly Come Dancing and fans said they 'couldn't be happier'. The dancer was confirmed as one of the 18 pros returning to the ballroom later this year.

Annabel Croft has spoken out about her 'terrifying' ordeal after she was mugged while out in London over the weekend. The Strictly Come Dancing 2023 star admitted she 'did not expect to be a target' of a phone snatcher and wanted to share her warning to others.

Amy Dowden is set to feature in a new deeply personal documentary in a second return to the BBC after it was revealed she'll be back taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year.

Janette Manrara has been flooded with messages as she shared with fans an emotional moment she experienced with her family during her trip to the States as she said they 'won't be together' when a big milestone occurs next month (July).