BBC Strictly's judges' love lives from rarely seen husband to IVF struggle

Following Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing, some viewers complained that BBC newsreader Angela Rippon looked "furious" when receiving feedback from the judges. However, she has now said that it was just her "listening face." After facing and surviving the dreaded dance-off on Sunday's results show, Angela, 79, appeared on Strictly companion show It Takes Two on Tuesday night. Speaking to host Fleur East, Angela spoke out about her "furious" look, as she explained: "I think when the judges have something which is constructive criticism you really should listen to what they say.

Amanda Holden has branded her husband 'fit' as she shared the 'secret' to their 15-year marriage. Over the summer, the Britain's Got Talent judge and her other half Chris Hughes were flooded with compliments as they posed for a rare snap together while on holiday.

Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier and his on-screen professional dance partner Dianne Buswell have addressed the 'near kiss' speculations surrounding their latest performance on the BBC competition which sent viewers into a frenzy.

Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier replied 'no comment' as he was quizzed on his reasons for not making it to the Good Morning Britain studio for a planned interview - while Dianne Buswell was left to address their latest 'near kiss' controversy.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden will return to TV screens tonight (7 November), as she joins pal and Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.The pair first met when Sara appeared as a contestant on Strictly in 2021, and will go head-to-head alongside experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and Steven Moore to see who can uncover the most interesting antiques and make the most money at auction. In a clip released before the show airs tonight, Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Sara has said she made it her “mission” to have Amy as a friend when she appeared on Strictly.

Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach is reportedly "smitten" with her Strictly Come Dancing pro partner Vito Coppola. The pair have been surrounded by romance rumours for weeks after they were seen leaving the Pride of Britain awards together last month. Vito also kisses Ellie on the cheek at the end of every routine they perform on the BBC series.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy is best known for being the lead presenter of Channel 4 News, but he's switched news reading for sequins and jazz hands on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing. The journalist, 53, is competing on the BBC One show with professional dancer Lauren Oatley, with the pair so far impressing both the judges and viewers with their performances. Krishnan has worked as a news anchor for Channel 4 since 1998, but in October 2022 he was taken off air for one week after TV bosses made the decision to suspend him following an offensive comment he made after interviewing MP Steve Baker.

Former tennis champion and current Strictly Come Dancing contestant, Annabel Croft, 57, has shared a poignant image from a past holiday with her late husband, Mel Coleman. In a Q&A session with her 29,000 Instagram followers, Annabel opened up about her cherished memories of regularly jetting off to Portugal with Mel, to visit their favourite getaway spot. She accompanied her heartfelt words with a sun-drenched photograph of the couple on a sandy beach, where Annabel could be seen wearing a crochet dress, her arm lovingly wrapped around her husband's waist.

The Chase host Bradley Walsh has become something of a national treasure since making his TV debut in the 1990s. The 63 year old presenter worked as an apprentice at a Rolls-Royce's aircraft engine factory in Watford after leaving school and was also a professional footballer for Brentford before ankle injuries ended his playing career at 22. He then turned to show business - working as a bluecoat at Pontins before being recruited by ITV as a host of short-lived quiz show Midas Touch in 1995.

Zara McDermott looked like she's bounced back from her recent Strictly Come Dancing exit as she posed up a storm for a sexy photoshoot in London.The star, who became the latest Strictly contestant to get booted off the popular BBC dance competition, appeared all smiles as she strutted her stuff her the camera. After landing in the bottom two alongside Adam Thomas, Zara was eliminated during Halloween week by the judges, having received the lowest score during the live show, being awarded just 25 points. But the star, who first rose to fame after appearing on Love Island in 2018, later added that she "knew this day would come" as she opened up about how grateful she was for the Strictly experience.

Angela Scanlon has recalled comments allegedly made towards her by a BBC producer after she began hosting Robot Wars in 2016. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 39, fronted the hit BBC Two show with Dara O'Briain until 2018, but was left "furious" after inappropriate comments were allegedly made about her when she accepted the gig. Angela opened up about fronting Robot Wars on Tiffanie Darke's podcast Fashion as a Force for Good, saying it was a "big gig" for her.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Annabel Croft is still troubled by a nurse's harsh words in front of her dying husband, Mel Coleman. The Strictly star, 57, was with Mel for 36 years before he sadly passed away earlier this year at the age of 60, just months after complaining of stomach pain. Mel died just 16 weeks after receiving a diagnosis and passed away in May this year.

Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin might be partnered with Layton Williams this year, but fans of the series could enjoy a spin around the ballroom with the pro in his new role. Nikita is one of the pro dancers for the BBC One show and has been stunning audiences this season with his performances alongside Layton.

Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier is reportedly still smitten with his model ex, Tillie Amartey, and has been sending her secret messages.The EastEnders star, 20, ] who is paired with pro dancer Dianne Buswell, 34, on Strictly, has even invited Tillie to watch him perform. Bobby and Tillie, also 20, met through the modelling agency Unsigned, which they are both part of. Photos online show the pair being quite affectionate before their split in March.

Bruno Tonioli, a judge on Dancing With the Stars, was overcome with emotion during a touching tribute to his late friend and fellow judge Len Goodman. The professional dancers performed a heartfelt ballroom routine in memory of Len, who sadly died in April at the age of 78 after a battle with prostate cancer. After the moving Waltz tribute, Bruno couldn't hold back his tears and had to rush off stage.

Amy Dowden has shared a hidden message in her choice of outfit for her Loose Women appearance as she made her debut on the show. The dancer appeared on the ITV lunchtime programme on Friday (October 20) to share her breast cancer journey and hopes to be back in her dancing shoes for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden looked in bright spirits as she enjoyed a romantic brunch date with her husband Ben Jones as she gave an update on her health amid her battle with breast cancer.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima has opened up about his family back in Italy, revealing that they've only watched the live show once in the five years he's been in the cast. The 29-year-old made his debut in series 16 alongside radio presenter Vick Hope and has since been partnered with Judi Love, Kym Marsh and this year's Zara McDermott.

We know him best for his brutal critiques on Strictly Come Dancing, but show judge Craig Revel Horwood has revealed he is about to embark on a new career venture away from the BBC show. The 58 year old dance expert, who has been a judge on the show since its inception in 2004, will soon be stepping back into the spotlight as part of the cast of the The Wizard of Oz! Craig will be stepping into the formidable shoes of The Wicked Witch of The West, during the show’s UK and Ireland tour throughout 2023 and 2024, as part of a memorable new musical adaptation of the L. Frank Baum novel.

Good Morning Britain star Charlotte Hawkins has shared a rare snap of her cosying up to her husband.The TV host married her husband, Mark Herbert, in 2008, but doesn't often share pictures of him. Charlotte revealed they have been spending quality time together to celebrate Mark's milestone 50th birthday. The pair looked loved-up, enjoying a cheers with some wine in the black and white photo, as they both smiled for the camera.