BBC Strictly host Claudia Winkleman announces big schedule change for live show

A Strictly Come Dancing legend has revealed how he beat the dreaded show 'curse' - and why women just can't resist his pal Nigel Harman. Nigel's Casualty and EastEnders ' pal Charles Venn has opened up about his time on the show in 2016 and the secret to why Nigel is the show's 'Mr Smooth'. Charles, 50, said: "Ahh Nigel.

Ellie Leach has shared the one thing she loves about her Strictly Come Dancing partner Vito Coppola in a new interview, as romance rumours continue to circulate. Coronation Street actress Ellie, 22, is partnered with professional dancer Vito, 31, on the BBC One show, and the duo have proven to be a perfect pairing with their undeniable chemistry on the dance floor. Ellie, who played Faye Windass on the ITV soap until earlier this year, has now revealed her favourite thing about Vito as she gushed over his "sense of humour" and how much "fun" the duo have while working on Strictly together.

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 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.

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman suffers with severe myopia, which means she has a -15 short-sight prescription. While some children are born with severe myopia – such as Claudia – for many others there are environmental factors which are having a severe impact on eyesight.The condition has meant for Claudia "everything is just a bit fuzzy on the outside". Claudia has had two surgeries on her eyes but it hasn't completely healed her condition.

Tyler West is backing Ellie Leach to win this year’s Strictly - as his mum is “in love” with her professional dance partner Vito Coppola. DJ and TV presenter Tyler, who starred in last year’s season of the hit BBC dance show, exclusively told OK! that he had “so much love” for all this series’ contestants as he knew what they had been going through. But the 27 year old added there was a personal reason why he was rooting for Coronation Street star Ellie, 22, and her Italian pro partner Vito, 31.

Despite scoring their highest mark yet for their Argentine Tango, Strictly Come Dancing 's Angela Scanlon is the bookies favourite to be sent home next. Angela, who is partnered with Carlos Gu, is set to perform the Cha Cha to I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor on Saturday night and they'll certainly be hoping to survive if they end up in the dance-off. Bookmakers have revealed Angela and Annabel Croft are joint at the head of the betting to be sent packing from Strictly Come Dancing next.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rhys Stephenson has shared some lovely news on social media - he's engaged! The 30 year old telly presenter popped the question to his girlfriend Beth Johnson while they were on holiday in the Cayman Islands. He posted a sweet photo of them celebrating on Instagram, with Beth showing off her new ring. He wrote: "She said yes! #caymanislands #engagement." Loads of his Strictly mates rushed to say congrats, including Neil Jones, Rose Ayling-Ellis, and Tess Daly.

Strictly Come Dancing's Angela Rippon might be saying her goodbyes to the dance floor sooner than she'd like. The 79-year-old presenter, who's been lighting up the stage with her partner Kai Widdrington, is currently the bookies' favourite to be the next celeb to leave the show.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Graziano Di Prima has revealed the emotional reason he couldn't compete in the UK as a child dancer.The Italian Latin Champion, who joined Strictly back in 2018, has admitted he's looking forward to dancing in the spectacular group dances again this weekend in Blackpool's Tower Ballroom having only competed there once with celebrity partner Kym Marsh last year.This weekend is made even more special as he reflected on his childhood. He said: "My first year on Strictly in 2018 was the first time I danced at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

Strictly Come Dancing returned on Sunday night, revealing which couples would face the dreaded dance-off and, ultimately, be eliminated from the show and narrowly miss out on a spot in Blackpool next week.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were entertained by Vito Coppola’s comments after the dancer and his partner Ellie Leach were told they had made it through to next week’s show. The pair performed the rumba to True Colours by Cyndi Lauper during Saturday night’s show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier gave viewers a cheeky insight into his love life on the show after revealing details of his bedroom antics.The 20-year-old actor left his professional partner Dianne Buswell awkwardly giggling after admitting that he shows off dance moves to his bed mates. Chatting to host Claudia Winkleman after performing an American Smooth on Saturday night, Bobby said that he's been rehearsing steps "in his sleep".

As romance rumours swirl, Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola performed another dazzling routine on Strictly Come Dancing. While the judges had nothing but good things to say and the pair scored 35 points, it was Vito's message to Ellie at the end of their routine which may have caught viewers' attention.The pair danced the Rumba to True Colours by Cyndi Lauper and Ellie looked incredible in a short pink and purple dress while Vito performed with his shirt open. As they came to the end of the intense routine, the professional pulled in the actress and hugged her before kissing her on the cheek.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers said 'we don't need to be reminded' just minutes into Saturday night's show as they were distracted by a constant reference.

They wowed the judges for weeks but after receiving some criticism from the judges and landing in the dreaded dance-off, Strictly Come Dancing pairing Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington are said to be 'slipping behind' their competition.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have taken to social media to all make the same complaint about Angela Rippon's routine on Saturday night.The 79 year old and her dance partner Kai Widdrington were awarded 28 points for their Waltz and received criticism from the judges. The former journalist and Kai were then saved after being left in a dance-off against Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk, who were sent home.

Strictly Come Dancing fans 'start a petition' as they spotted the latest move in a 'battle' which they joked is 'raging on' on the sidelines. And it means they don't want Krishnan Guru-Murphy to leave. The BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) with the nine remaining couples taking it in turns to perform their latest routines.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were distracted within seconds of week seven of the competition getting underway as they flocked to comment on one of the judge's outfits. The BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) with the hosts confirming they've now reached the halfway mark.

Tess Daly, best known as one half of the presenting duo on Strictly Come Dancing, has been in the public eye since the age of 17. The television presenter, 54, married to Vernon Kay, began her career as a model after she was discovered outside a McDonald's restaurant in Manchester while waiting for her sister.