BBC Strictly's Janette Manrara forced to defend parenting decision after she's trolled by fans

Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier cuddled up to each as they embark on the Strictly Come Dancing tour.

Ellie Leach has been seen cosying up to one of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as they hit the road. The BBC One dance contest winner has been reunited with her dance partner Vito Coppola as a number of stars of the 2023 series tour the country in the show's live tour.

Strictly Come Dancing's celebrities and professionals have zipped their sequin-festooned costumes back on to head out on the 2024 live arena tour. The incredible live shows will bring to life all the magic of the hit BBC entertainment show on a grand arena stage.

Strictly star Janette Manrara has shared a "beautiful moment" with her daughter while at work.The 40-year-old professional dancer has introduced her six-month-old Lyra to the world of Strictly Come Dancing, as she started the live tour rehearsals.The mother-of-one couldn't keep her little one and husband, and husband Aljaz Skorjane, away from the set after previously admitting she was struggling with leaving Lyra at home.Taking to her Instagram account, Janette shared the adorable moment her daughter was introduced to the Strictly stage. Captioning the photo, the It Takes Two host penned: "Such a beautiful moment having Lyra and @aljazskorjanec come to visit and get on stage with me.

Fans are devastated after Strictly Star Jamie Laing announced he will quit his much-loved podcast show.The reality TV star, who rose to fame on Made In Chelsea, has made the decision to stop hosting his Private Parts podcast. Jamie, who reached new heights of fame during his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, announced the news to his fans in an Instagram video. In a comment under the emotional video, Jamie said: "Dear Listeners and Esteemed Guests, for the past seven years, 'Private Parts' has been more than just a podcast; it has been a journey filled with laughter, insights, and unforgettable conversations."To our loyal listeners, your support has been the backbone of this adventure.

Janette Manrara has said 'thank God for FaceTime' as she's facing her longest stint away from her daughter since her arrival last summer. The presenter is set to travel up and down the country as the host of the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.

Janette Manrara has told how she was left 'shedding tears' as she opened up about a tough family move. The Strictly Come Dancing star is hitting the road this month and next as the host of the show's live tour.

Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker has revealed she was taken to hospital on a stretcher following a skiing accident during her latest trip to France. The YouTuber, 23, has been holidaying in Tignes with her brother Jed Barker and his girlfriend Imogen Cribb.

Strictly Come Dancing's Jowita Przystal was left a bit miffed after an awkward mix-up on Sunday Brunch. She appeared alongside former Strictly contestant, Krishnan Guru-Murthy on the weekend talk show ahead of Strictly's live tour, when hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer asked her about her birthplace in Poland - but incorrectly named her home city.The hosts claimed that she was from the Polish city of Katowice, however, this is not where she is from.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse has told fans she 'feels happy again' as she was able to get out and do something she loves with her baby daughter in tow. The dancer has been sharing some honest insights into life as a new parent after welcoming her first child into the world before Christmas.

Giovanni Pernice will be making appearance in a hit BBC show, despite the on-going drama with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Amanda Abbington. Professional dancer Giovanni, 33, will join comedian Joel Dommett on The Traitors: Uncloaked on Wednesday, 10 January, as they chat to host Ed Gamble all about the second series of the hit reality show.

She may have hid her expanding bump underneath a black hoodie and dark leggings but a grinning Fleur East was absolutely glowing as she was seen in London for the first time, following a sun-soaked holiday with her husband Marcel Robin.The singer, co-host since 2023 of Strictly: It Takes Two with Janette Manrara, announced she was expecting her first child with Marcel, a French fashion designer and star stylist, on Instagram on New Year’s Day, with a sweet caption, which read: '2024 is gonna be different.' Fleur’s relaxed, low-key look was completed with a pair of white trainers, a padded jacket and a scarf - not surprising, given the chill currently bracing the capital. The blooming 36 year old radio DJ, who reached the final of X Factor in 2014 and was also a campmate on I'm A Celebrity in 2018, had previously given fans a first glimpse of her growing bump as she posed by the pool with a delighted Marcel on holiday, in a sleeveless vest and mustard cargo trousers.

Ellie Leach has opened up about her 'struggles' as she chatted to fans in a catch-up weeks after her Strictly Come Dancing win. The actress has been enjoying a well-deserved break over the Christmas and New Year period following her epic end in the BBC One dance contest.

Strictly's Giovanni Pernice has been spotted looking downcast whilst out and about in West London, after a tough week. The 33 year old dancer has come under fire for his allegedly tough training style on Strictly Come Dancing, as the BBC finally spoke out against explosive claims.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been making the same comment about Dianne Buswell as she shared the first glimpse of the reunion between the show's professional stars. It's an exciting time for the stars of the BBC One dance contest as they prepare to head out on the live tour.

Strictly Come Dancing star Fleur East has stunned fans with her cheeky message as she was seen with her husband for the first time since she revealed their pregnancy news. The presenter and singer delighted her fans and followers when she revealed she was pregnant on New Year's Day.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach has been inundated with compliments as she shared a new snap on social media. The actress took her fans and followers back to before Christmas when she put on a stunning display during an outing with her best friend.

Oti Mabuse has joked she was left 'traumatised' as she experienced a fresh 'first' with her newborn daughter. The former Strictly Come Dancing star appears to have confirmed she welcomed a baby girl before Christmas with her husband Marius Lepure.

Strictly Come Dancing pro, Aljaz Skorjanec, has shown his support for his wife Janette Manrara as she reflected on their "life-changing" year in an emotional and heartfelt statement. Following the Christmas festivities, Janette, 40, shared a genuine gratitude post, which included a video of herself talking, highlighting key moments of their incredible year which included welcoming their first baby together, Lyra Rose.

Strictly dancer Amy Dowden has said she felt “jealous” when she saw people sharing their highlights of 2023, after she battled through a year with a mastectomy, chemotherapy and fertility treatment. The professional dancer, who joined Strictly in 2017, announced she had been diagnosed with stage three cancer in May after finding a lump in her breast in April, the day before going to the Maldives on her honeymoon with fellow professional dancer Ben Jones. She missed out on competing on the show this year because of her treatment, and a planned dance about her cancer treatment had to be shelved after she broke her foot.