BBC Strictly's Shirley Ballas devastated as she announces death of 'beloved' friend

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Musician James Blunt recently said at the Hay Festival in Wales (via People) that his close friend Carrie Fisher faced tremendous pressure to be thin for “Star Wars” when she reprised her iconic role of Princess Leia in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Fisher previously told Good Housekeeping U.K. in 2015 shortly before “The Force Awakens” opened in theaters that she lost 35 pounds for the movie.

Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has been supported by her co-stars as she marked an emotional anniversary one year on from her husband's death.

Ellie Leach has shared details of her emotional reunion with Vito Coppola as she paid a visit to see some of the Strictly Come Dancing stars on tour while she travels up and down the country herself. The stars aligned on Thursday (May 23) as the BBC dance show's reigning champs were performing in the same city at the same time.

Vito Coppola has told fans there are 'no words' as the Strictly Come Dancing star shared a gushing social media post about his 'unconditional love'. The dancer has been enjoying his time on the road with a number of his co-stars from the BBC One dance contest.

Ex Strictly Come Dancing champ James Jordan has cheekily suggested he might have been a bigger ladies' man than Giovanni Pernice if he had been single during his time on the hit BBC show. James, who wowed fans on the dance floor from 2006 to 2013, is smitten with wife Ola Jordan, also a former Strictly pro. But that doesn't stop him from joking that he could've outdone the loveable lothario Giovanni if his single status had coincided with his time on television, reports the Express.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were shocked when it was announced Giovanni Pernice had reportedly 'quit' the hit BBC show after nine years - and now BBC bosses have issued a statement. In a statement to OK!, it insisted that viewers should stand by for official announcements on the cast.

Reports are swirling tonight that Strictly Come Dancing favourite Giovanni Pernice has quit the flagship BBC show.

Ellie Leach has been flooded with compliments as she shared a fresh selfie to social media while also revealing the moment she was confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing for the first time.

Oti Mabuse and her husband Marius Lepure looked proud as punch as she revealed how their baby daughter had given them a 'new schedule' after years of being dedicated to their own dancing careers.

Strictly Come Dancing is going to be on our televisions more frequently this year. This is due to the BBC chiefs announcing grand plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the glitzy reality TV show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington found himself being flooded with messages as he enjoyed a very special trip with his mum. The dancer is known for starring as one of the professional dancers in the BBC One dance contest after joining back in 2021.

Shirley Ballas has been told she left fans 'screaming at their TV screens' as she made an unexpected returning to the box during Saturday night's (May 11) viewing alongside her Strictly Come Dancing co-star.

Giovanni Pernice was among those to support Rose Ayling-Ellise after she shared how she was heartbroken. The former Strictly Come Dancing pairing has continued to show each other love and support since they won the BBC One dance contest in 2021.

Tess Daly has been flooded with messages as she posed up a storm in a string of bikinis from her very own range. The Strictly Come Dancing star recently enjoyed a sunshine break with her husband Vernon Kay.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have hit back at those who criticised Layton Williams during his time in the competition as his major new role was revealed. The actor and West End star made it to the final of the BBC One dance contest last year.

Johannes Radebe has told Annabel Croft he 'adores' her after they were reunited in spectacular fashion over the bank holiday weekend. It's been months now since the pair were last seen on screens after they made it almost to the end of Strictly Come Dancing 2023.

Giovanni Pernice appears to have ditched the UK after finishing up his latest tour as his girlfriend took to social media with a poolside snap. The Strictly Come Dancing star recently finished his latest epic run of solo shows while fans await news of his return to the BBC One dance contest.

Bobby Brazier declared his love for his Strictly Come Dancing co-star in a sweet tribute on her birthday. The actor was keen to share his birthday wishes publically for Dianne Buswell following their dancing journey together in the BBC One show last year.

Ed Sheeran is digging into the archives.The popular singer-songwriter just announced a tenth-anniversary celebration of his sophomore album “X” at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Wednesday, May 22.“10th anniversary of Multiply (aka ‘X’) this year, which feels wild but also a lot has happened in that 10 years. This album was made from 2011 – 2014, and spanned my whole personal life through that time, which was a mad time,” Sheeran shared on Instagram.“Going from playing pubs and clubs to selling arenas in those years, falling in and out of love, travelling all round the world, working with some of the best producers in the world, it was a real rollercoaster, and it’s been amazing to revisit all the memories.

Ed Sheeran has announced a one-off show in Brooklyn, celebrating 10 years since he shared ‘X’.Announced today (May 1), the upcoming show will be held at the historic Barclays Center in New York, where the singer, songwriter and guitarist will take to the stage on May 22 for an exclusive performance.The date comes in celebration of his now iconic sophomore album, ‘X’, which he shared back in 2014 and will be turning 10 years old this June. On the night, the concert setlist will reflect Sheeran’s ‘X (Wembley Edition)’ release from 2014.To ensure that tickets are given to fans, the artist has partnered with Seated for an exclusive fan on-sale, where fans can register to be in with a chance of being selected for the opportunity to purchase tickets.