Dame Arlene Phillips lined up for Strictly Come Dancing comeback

Who left Strictly last night?Rugby player Ugo Monye left Strictly last night. Coming back this week after taking a break to recover from a back injury, he danced the rumba with professional dance partner Oti Mabuse, but failed to impress the judges.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice left fans convinced his latest dace with Rose Ayling-Ellis was a secret not to his recent split from Maura Higgins. Dancer Giovanni, 31, and EastEnders star Rose, 26, performed a Vinnese Waltz to Alicia Keys' hit song Fallin' on Saturday 23 October's show.The performance began with the pair miming an argument using sign language before they intertwine in a passionate dance.

Tom Fletcher wowed as he surprised fans with a shirtless snap ahead of this weekend’s episode of Strictly Come Dancing. The McFly star, 36, has been working hard to perfect his Salsa steps and said he needed to find his “inner sexiness” as he posed for a topless selfie.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has had her fair share of scandals since joining the BBC One show in 2016. The Russian dancer, 32, who is partnered with swimmer Adam Peaty on the 2021 series, performed a steamy Argentine Tango to In The Night by Fleetwood Mac on Saturday 16 October.

Greg Wise has insisted his wife Dame Emma Thompson won't be following him onto 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 55-year-old actor and his professional partner Karen Hauer left the competition at the weekend after losing the dance-off to Judi Love and Graziano Di Prima, but the 'Sense and Sensibility' star isn't expecting to be back in the ballroom cheering on his spouse in the future, even for a one-off special because the veteran actress has seen up close just what a tough job it is.

Robert Webb has branded Strictly Come Dancing as an "absolutely weird show" and blasted the cameras filming his every move behind the scenes.The 49 year old comedian pulled out of the popular BBC dance series last week due to a health scare that stemmed from his open-heart surgery two years earlier.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in shock on Saturday 16 October as they thought they saw Adam Peaty appear to try to kiss his dance partner Katya Jones.The 26 year old Olympic swimmer has swapped the pool for the dance floor as he's currently competing on Strictly Come Dancing. And he and dance partner Katya, 32, performed a steamy Argentine Tango to In The Night by Fleetwood Mac on Saturday's show.

Dancing with the Stars professional Cheryl Burke has put her hat in the ring for a judging role on the hit ABC series - or even on the UK version, Strictly Come Dancing.MORE: Two contestants go home in shocking Dancing with the Stars elimination"I have been begging for that job, how many seasons does a girl have to do?" she joked, adding that she would "do it in a heartbeat, here or in the UK, I love the UK version".WATCH: Strictly Come Dancing's professionals perform to Taylor SwiftBut Cheryl

Strictly Come Dancing partners Aj Odudu and Kai Widdrington have finally addressed the rumours about their romantic relationship. The Radio 1 DJ and professional dancer appeared on the Strictly spin off show, It Takes Two, on Wednesday and Janette Manrara quizzed the couple about the nature of their special relationship.

Robert Webb has announced that he has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing.The comedian and actor, 49, revealed that he has left the BBC show for the sake of his health, admitting he had "bitten off more than he could chew", two years after having open heart surgery. Robert said in a statement, read on Wednesday’s It Takes Two: "I’m extremely sorry to have to announce that I’m withdrawing from Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health.

AJ Odudu has reportedly developed feelings for her Strictly Come Dancing partner Kai Widdrington.The 33 year old TV presenter, who is currently single, is said to have "electric chemistry" with her professional dance partner Kai, 26, who is also single. AJ and Kai have been receiving rave reviews from judges on the BBC One dancing show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Judi Love has given a sneak peek inside her stunning East London home.The Loose Women panellist, who recently apologised after accidentally kicking her dance partner Graziano Di Prima in the stomach twice while training for the show, has shared a glimpse inside her home while filming during lockdown. Judi, 41, has a cosy home to relax in when she is not training on the dance floor for the BBC One show and has given her 220,000 Instagram fans a look inside.

Our favourite time of year has come back around and of course we're talking about Strictly Come Dancing returning to our screens. Whilst we strap ourselves in every Saturday night to see the contestants set the ballroom alight with their routines, we also eagerly await to see what costume designer Vicky Gill has conjured up for the dancers to strut their stuff in.