Jamie Laing Returns To Strictly Come Dancing A Year After Injury Cost Him His Spot On The Show

Strictly Come Dancing’s annual Blackpool special has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The special typically takes place in the Tower Ballroom and was due to take place in November.

Surely you've heard of the Strictly curse? It’s the phenomenon that sees celebrities and their dance partners on Strictly Come Dancing become romantically involved to the detriment of their off-screen relationships. It seems that things often get just as steamy off the dance floor as they do during a tango.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine It feels like a lifetime ago when we were watching of – so we're thrilled that we finally have a date for its return, well sort of.The BBC confirmed on Wednesday that the first of four Strictly: The Best Of… shows will air later this month in the build-up to the return of the brand new series!Each episode will showcase the nation’s favourite moments from themed weeks, Movies, Musicals, Blackpool and the Final.

Jamie Laing has insisted he will not fall victim to the Strictly Come Dancing curse as he is set to compete on the show this year.The 31 year old former Made in Chelsea star has been dating Sophie Habboo for around a year, months before his original scheduled Strictly appearance. But Jamie, who reportedly broke lockdown rules to host a party, was forced to drop out of the 2019 show after he injured his foot.

Jamie Laing is competing in this year's Strictly Come Dancing. We wrote that line last year, but this year it should definitely be happening.

Invictus Games competitor JJ Chalmers.NFL player Jason Bell will be hoping to make a name for himself here in the UK while Bill Bailey will be showing a more serious side during some of the routines. Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh is another competitor with close connections to a former Strictly hopeful and will likely turn to Susanna Reid for tips.

Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo. Comedian Bill Bailey has also announced he would be joining the show, as has singer HRVY, EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, Invictus Games star JJ Chalmers and Jamie Laing of Made In Chelsea fame.

Singer and YouTube star HRVY has joined Strictly Come Dancing – saying he is nervous about wearing the tight outfits.

Radio 1 presenter Clara Amfo will soon be doing more than just playing the music, she will now be learning how to dance to it.That’s right, the famed radio host has recently been announced as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2020 alongside Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing and The Wanted singer Max George, among others.

EastEnders star Maisie Smith has been confirmed as part of the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 line-up.The 19 year old Tiffany Butcher actress was announced as a contestant on the BBC dance show on Thursday’s This Morning, alongside Jamie Laing. Speaking to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Maisie revealed that she has some dance experience and could be a “dark horse” and go on to win the show.