BBC Strictly fans spot sports star in audience – and want him on show next year

Strictly Come Dancing returned on Saturday night as the quarter-finals got underway. Ellie Leach, Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams and Annabel Croft are the celebs left to battle it out for the glitterball trophy.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have said they are 'devasated' after it was confirmed Nigel Harman has had to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing. The actor was due to take part in Saturday night's (December 2) quarter-finals alongside professional dance partner Katya Joes right up until the eleventh hour.

Claudia Winkleman has announced she will be stepping down from hosting her BBC Radio 2 show in March 2024.

Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin have issued a little update on their week in training ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing quarter-finals this weekend. On Saturday night (December 2), the pair will return to the ballroom after surviving the dance-off last weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Taylor has given birth after going into labour early. The comedian and TV star, 39, who was partnered up with professional dancer Johannes Radebe during the BBC One dance competition last year, has welcomed a baby boy.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were reduced to tears following Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu's exit from the BBC One show on Sunday, 26 November.TV presenter Angela, 39, and Strictly pro Carlos, 30, faced Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin the dance-off after the results of the public vote were revealed. Judges Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke opted to save Layton and Nikita, meaning Angela and Carlos were sadly eliminated from the competition. The pair's exit proved to be hugely emotional, with fans spotting Carlos breaking down in tears as he and Angela took to the dance floor one final time.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left heartbroken as the result of the latest dance off was leaked online overnight. Every week, viewers tune in to the hit BBC show to watch celebs and their professional dance partners take to the dance floor to dazzle with their ballroom skills, all in front of the four judges and hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. But for years, a sneaky source has infiltrated the Elstree set to reveal the Sunday show's results, hours before they are shown on screen.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left "screaming" on Saturday night after Vito Coppola made a saucy comment to his dance partner Ellie Leach, fueling more romance rumours. The professional dancer, 31, and Coronation Street star, 22, have been the subject of romance rumours in recent weeks with their undeniable chemistry both on and off the dance floor.

Strictly Come Dancing fans reckon they've figured out who'll be facing the dance-off this Sunday (November 26). Last week, Angela Rippon and her partner Kai Widdrington were sent packing, leaving six couples to battle it out on tonight's show (November 25). EastEnders' Bobby Brazier and his partner Dianne Buswell will be performing their Couple's Choice to This Woman's Work by Maxwell.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington has broken his silence after his exit from the show with Angela Rippon. He gushed over the 'amazing' time he had with dance partner Angela as he broke his silence about their elimination. Over the weekend, Angela and Kai found themselves in the Bottom Two alongside EastEnders star Bobby Brazier and his partner Dianne Buswell.

Dianne Buswell and Bobby Brazier found themselves in the Strictly Come Dancing dance-off on Sunday night's show - the first time they have been in the bottom two all series.They were up against Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington, but ultimately, Bobby and Dianne were unanimously saved by the judges. But it all seemed a bit much for Dianne, 34, who had tears streaming down her face and was struggling to hold it together as she clung tightly to Bobby, 20, as he wrapped a protective and supportive arm around her.

Strictly Come Dancing fans are in shock after a spoiler leaked who was in the bottom two after Blackpool week. The result of the dreaded dance-off between two pairings won't officially be announced until Sunday night, but has already leaked online following Saturday night's filming.The BBC film the dreaded dance-off straight after Saturday night's live show but keep the results under wraps for 24 hours, however, every Saturday, since 2012, the identity of the axed pairings has been leaked online.

The annual trip to Blackpool's Tower Ballroom is one of the most anticipated traditions for Strictly Come Dancing viewers. Blackpool Week usually takes place during the second half of the competition, showcasing the strongest contestants still left with a chance of lifting the Glitterball trophy.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left stunned after it was revealed that professional dancer Graziano Di Prima has had a surprising career change. The television personality, who was paired in the latest series with documentary maker and former Love Island star Zara McDermott, is appearing in a film airing on US television called A Paris Christmas Waltz. Graziano was cast in it alongside stars including Jade Ewen from the Sugababes and Matthew Morrison from Glee.

He might have lost out on his place in Blackpool this weekend, but Strictly Come Dancing star Krishnan Guru-Murthy, 53, was full of smiles as he enjoyed his newfound freedom from dance training for a night on the town with his rarely-seen son.The father and son duo looked smart and suited in shades of chic grey as the appeared on the red carpet at a film premiere in London.The Channel 4 newsreader lost out to Angela Rippon on Saturday and missed out on a trip to the Blackpool Ballroom as a result, leaving him in tears. However, he has moved on and was spotted posing for the camera with his handsome son, Jay, 16, who was originally embarrassed of his dad's appearance on the dancing show.The teenager reportedly begged his father not to take part in the dancing competition and refused to attend the launch episode alongside the rest of the family.

EastEnders aired a shocking twist on Wednesday night's episode after it was confirmed that Keanu Taylor is not Albie's biological father.

Strictly Come Dancing has moved its fans to tears during its Remembrance Day results show, with the professional cast paying tribute with a special routine.Tonight's show opened up with a performance set to a slow version of Belinda Carlisle's Heaven Is A Place on Earth, starring Kai Widdrington and Lauren Oakley as a World War II couple separated by the war. Fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the routine, with some revealing that the dance marking Remembrance Day made them well up.

Strictly Come Dancing fans reckon there's a 'feud' going on behind the scenes of the show amid reports one of the dancers is "uncomfortable". As the race for the Glitterball trophy gathers pace, viewers have suggested EastEnders star, Bobby Brazier, 20 and his professional partner Dianne Buswell, 34, were less than pleased with the judge's comments on Saturday.The pair set tongues wagging after their steamy Argentine Tango, which ended in a near-kiss.

Strictly Come Dancing will continue this weekend as the competition ramps up. We have already hit the halfway mark as we wait to see who will be crowned the 2023 series winner.

Strictly Come Dancing couple Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have had viewers swooning with their undeniable chemistry but the pro dancer's rendition of a Ronan Keating song has been what's caught fans attention this week. Vito shared a 'beautiful' moment with fellow professional dancer Lauren Oakley as the duo belted their hearts out to When You Say Nothing At All by Ronan Keating.