BBC Strictly's Angela Scanlon's life off screen with businessman husband and kids

Amy Dowden has revealed that her Strictly co-star Carlos Gu has been making 'secret hand signals' during the show to prove he's thinking of her. The 33-year-old professional dancer hasn't been able to take part in this year's series due to being diagnosed with breast cancer in May.

James Jordan has offered his view on Strictly Come Dancing's fix row, warning celebrities who want to give the show a go that they won't stand a chance if they are not already trained dancers.The BBC One contest is only just heading into the third week of live shows, but is already facing a familiar controversy with critics complaining that some of the celebrity contestants have a huge advantage as they have had professional training in the past. Coming under fire this year are actor Layton Williams, who has starred in the West End and worked as a dancer, and TV presenter Angela Scanlon who used to perform with the O'Shea Irish Dance Company.

Joe McFadden claims he won’t be jealous if Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones wins this year’s competition.

Former soap actress Ellie Leach made an explosive impression when she took to the dancefloor for his first live performance on Strictly Come Dancing last week. Alongside professional partner Vito Coppola, the star got top marks for her impressive jive.

Mark Billingham, also known as Billy puts the celebrities through their paces as the Chief Instructor on SAS: Who Dares Wins. The hit Channel 4 show will kick off tonight (Tuesday, 26 September) as we watch a string of famous faces take part in the punishing jungle phase of SAS selection. Some of this year's celebrities include former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, singer Gareth Gates, TV personality, Danielle Lloyd and TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent.

The Great British Bake Off will be making a welcome return to TV screens on Tuesday 26 September, with presenter Noel Fielding welcoming Alison Hammond as his new co-host. Comedian and actor Noel, 50, previously hosted the hit Channel 4 show with fellow comic Matt Lucas, 49, but following Matt's departure, Alison, 49, will now be fronting GBBO with him. Noel has proven to be a hit with fans after joining GBBO in 2017, with his witty one-liners and eccentric taste in shirts and jumpers.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Angela Scanlon has said she ‘loved every second’ of her first dance following the first live show on Saturday night. The presenter, 39, joined 14 other celebrities who made their debuts on the dance floor with their professional partners on the BBC show.

Strictly Come Dancing was back on our screens for the first live show of the series on Saturday evening, during which 15 hopeful celebs took to the floor with their professional partners.

It looks like Strictly saved the best until last as Casualty's Nigel Harman topped the Strictly leaderboard with Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach and Layton Williams close behind. Strictly Come Dancing kicked off with a bang on Saturday night, 23 September, as 15 brand new celebs prepared to battle it out on the dancefloor for the first time in the series.The show opened with a dramatic performance by the professional dancers performing at a scenic, coastal viewpoint before the scene moved to the Strictly dance floor where the rest of the professionals joined the performance.

Adam Thomas has seen his odds of winning Strictly Come Dancing dramatically plummet, just as viewers enjoy the first live show of the 2023 series.The ex-Emmerdale actor, 35, took to the iconic Strictly dance floor on Saturday night alongside professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk for the first time, but it looks like he really needs to impress viewers at home if he wants to bag the Glitterball trophy. In odds provided by William Hill to the Express, Adam and Luba's odds of winning the show have dropped, along with Zara McDermott, whose chances of being crowned the winner have also been slashed.

Katya Jones has become a familiar face on Strictly Come Dancing over the years, joining the show as a professional in 2016. In recent years, Katya has been paired with various celebrities, including Ed Balls and Nicola Adams. However, her most notable win was with Joe McFadden in 2017.Their chemistry and performances won them the coveted Glitterball Trophy.

Strictly Come Dancing has returned much to the delight of fans as we watch this year's celebrities take to the ballroom in the hope of lifting the Gliterallball trophy. Helping them on their way are the talented professional dancers, including Michelle Tsiakkas in her second time on the show.

While Jody Cundy, CBE, has certainly made a name for himself in the world of sports as a decorated Paralympian, he's also found luck in matters of the heart. Here's everything you need to know about the sports star and his fiancée, Lucy Bowles. Born on October 14, 1978, in England, Jody Cundy is a versatile athlete who has excelled in both swimming and cycling.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy is known for his incredible long-standing journalism career, having worked as a news anchor for Channel 4 since 1998. But the broadcaster, 53, is now set to take on a new challenge as he takes to the dance floor on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing alongside the likes of Zara McDermott and Adam Thomas.The BBC dancing competition is set to return for its 21st series on September 16, on BBC One and the series hopefuls will be feeling the pressure going into the iconic dance competition. But what do we know about Krishnan's life off screen as he swaps his news desk for the dance floor? Who is Krishnan Guru-Murthy? Krishnan was born in Liverpool on April 5 1970.

EastEnders star Molly Rainford has revealed who she will be backing on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing when the live shows return on Saturday night. Molly starred on last year's series of the BBC show, and she managed to reach the final, where she finished as a runner-up with her dance partner Carlos Gu.

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace has played the iconic role of Kat Slater for over two decades and has been at the heart of some pretty dramatic storylines over the years, along with her signature leopard print style. Jessie, 51, has starred on the hit BBC soap on and off since 2000 when she arrived on Albert Square with her three sisters Lynne, Little Mo and Zoe. Some of her greatest storylines include the infamous baby swap scandal, the shocking revelation that Zoe was actually her daughter and the breakdown and make up of her relationship with Alfie Moon.

For fans of the BBC dance competition, every weekend from now until mid-December will be marked by the glitz and glamour of the ballroom, the biting comments of notoriously tough judge Craig Revel Horwood, charming hosting by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, and the tension of Sunday night results shows. As well as the celeb stars, fans of the show can't wait for the return of our much-loved Strictly professionals, including the talented Dianne Buswell. Dianne joined the show back in 2017 and has gone on to have some pretty successful routines and celebrity partners, including her now-boyfriend Joe Sugg, who she reached the final with back in 2018.

Strictly Come Dancing will be returning to the small screen this weekend and will feature a new wave of familiar faces learning to dance. The popular BBC One dance contest is back with its launch show on Saturday, September 16.

The 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing is just around the corner, with the new season scheduled to launch of BBC One on Saturday 16 September. A new set of celebrities are set to take to the iconic dance floor on the hit BBC One show, including Bobby Brazier, Les Dennis, Ellie Leach and Angela Scanlon. This year's pairings are yet to be revealed, with Strictly bosses being careful to keep them under wraps until the launch show.

Thanks to her dry sense of humour and iconic look, Claudia Winkleman’ has become a favourite among TV fans over recent years.The 51 year old star is set to make a welcome return to our screens on Saturday, with the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing beginning on BBC One. Claudia will team up with co-host Tess Daly, 54, once again for the hit dancing show. Alongside Strictly, Claudia also hosts BBC's The Traitors, Britain's Best Home Cook and The Piano, and can be found presenting BBC Radio 2 on Saturday mornings.