From 'lame canary' to late star's 'perfect' performance - The best ever Strictly Come Dancing moments from Blackpool Week

A Strictly Come Dancing legend has revealed how he beat the dreaded show 'curse' - and why women just can't resist his pal Nigel Harman. Nigel's Casualty and EastEnders ' pal Charles Venn has opened up about his time on the show in 2016 and the secret to why Nigel is the show's 'Mr Smooth'. Charles, 50, said: "Ahh Nigel.

Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams has opened up about being in the dance-off at the weekend, admitting 'my best isn't good enough.' The BBC dancing show contestant and his professional partner Nikita Kuzmin found themselves in the bottom two for the first time this series alongside Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu.

Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams sent fans into a frenzy as he introduced his secret boyfriend on Instagram.The 29 year old West End star, who had previously hinted at a new romance, shared a full view of his deli-owner beau as they celebrated his birthday. Layton revealed that he and his boyfriend first met at Glastonbury and, for his partner's birthday, the Strictly favourite treated him to a luxury spa day.

Bobby Brazier has been dazzling the Strictly Come Dancing audience with his beaming smile and infectious personality ever since he stepped foot in the ballroom with professional dance partner Dianne Buswell.

Strictly Come Daning fans have flooded Katya Jones with comments after she took to social media with her own three-word message. It comes after viewers of the BBC One dance contest were left concerned for her 'broken' celebrity dance partner Nigel Harman following the latest live show.

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Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon praised one of the show's real-life couples as she became the latest celebrity to be axed from the competition. The veteran broadcaster achieved a "full circle" moment on Saturday night (November 18) as she performed in Blackpool.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nigel Harman and his professional partner Katya Jones were delighted to be put through to the iconic Blackpool week following last Saturday's performance, which landed them third in the leaderboard.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier should brace themselves for heartbreak as his supposed secret girlfriend is revealed - and she's set to cheer him up in Blackpool this weekend. Bobby has allegedly been dating stunning fashion consultant Boadecia Evans for months and is even thought to be the beautiful brunette he was spotted kissing at last year's National Television Awards. He was seen locking lips on the dancefloor at the after party with a girl that looked very similar.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Vincent Simone has named who he thinks will win - but he says they're not the 'best dancer'. The Italian professional dancer, who appeared on the hit dance show from 2006 until 2012, has been casting an eye over this year's competition.

We've had plenty of near-perfect scores but it appears one couple is likely to get the 'perfect 40' when Strictly Come Dancing returns to Blackpool. The BBC One dance contest is now in week nine and the show's cast and crew will be making its special trip to the seaside town on Saturday (November 18).

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas looked happy as he reunited with his dance partner Luba Mushtuk to celebrate her birthday alongside his family. The Waterloo Road actor, 35, and professional dancer, 34, both looked in high spirits despite being booted off the BBC dance competition on Saturday, November 4, after losing in the dance-off to Angela Rippon.

One Strictly Come Dancing star is said to have become the 'underdog' of the competition as the show prepares to head to Blackpool. Last weekend's show came with extra pressure as no one wanted to miss out on the special week that sees the BBC One dance contest head to the North West.

Nigel Harman has confessed to sending texts to dance partner Katya Jones at 2am while taking part in Strictly Come Dancing. The pair were seen making it through to week nine of the BBC One dance contest over the weekend with this Saturday's show set to take place in Blackpool.

Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker has gone Instagram official with her new rugby player boyfriend, Louis Rees-Zammit.The 23 year old YouTube sensation, who danced her way into our hearts on the BBC show in 2019, shared a sweet snap of them sharing a kiss. After a whirlwind few days that included attending a film premiere and a fun night out in Cardiff with pals, Saffron even got to spend some quality time with Louis' mum, Maxine. Strictly star Amy Dowden responded to Saffron's Instagram post, saying: "Happy for you, Saf." Dancer Abbie Quinnen simply commented: "Adorable".

Strictly Come Dancing fans were pleasantly surprised when tuning into this weekend's show, with many spotting Olympic diver Tom Daley in the studio audience. The 29-year-old athlete was seen cheering on pal Annabel Croft after the tennis star performed a Samba with professional partner Johannes Radebe. Taking to social media, fans began wondering why the Olympian, who was dressed in a black tank top, had stopped by Strictly.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have expressed their annoyance after the result of this week's dance off appeared to be leaked online before the results show airs on Sunday evening. The Strictly elimination and dance off is filmed on Saturday straight after the live show but is not shown on television until Sunday evening, meaning the audience know the result 24 hours before the rest of the public. The result has therefore been leaked online - as it is every week - and viewers have been left unimpressed, branding the BBC One show a 'fix' after finding out which celebrity reportedly was sent home.

Strictly Come Dancing fans reckon there's a 'feud' going on behind the scenes of the show amid reports one of the dancers is "uncomfortable". As the race for the Glitterball trophy gathers pace, viewers have suggested EastEnders star, Bobby Brazier, 20 and his professional partner Dianne Buswell, 34, were less than pleased with the judge's comments on Saturday.The pair set tongues wagging after their steamy Argentine Tango, which ended in a near-kiss.

Strictly Come Dancing legend Brendan Cole has criticised the show for saving Angela Rippon after her "worst ever dance". The broadcaster and her pro dancer Kai Widdrington were in the dreaded dance-off against Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk last weekend, but all four judges voted to save Angela, a decision that has sparked backlash online.

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.