Les Dennis breaks silence over Strictly exit as fans say they're 'so sad'

An actress has pulled out of the Strictly Come Dancing live show on Saturday night “due to medical reasons”. Former Strictly professional Janette Manrara announced the news on BBC Two spin-off show It Takes Two, telling the audience “we have some breaking news” that Amanda Abbington would not be taking part in the episode.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has broken her silence after viewers made the same observation. Those tuning in to the BBC One dance contest over the weekend couldn't help but notice the professional dancer seeming unimpressed as she returned to the ballroom with comedian Eddie Kadi.

Beverley Knight has spoken out after she was hit with accusations following her performance on Strictly Come Dancing. The singer was seen putting on a dramatic performance in the ballroom on Sunday night (October 15) during the dance contest's results show.

Gorka Marquez made a much-welcomed return to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom during the latest results show despite being axed from the competition. The Spanish dancer said a sad farewell last weekend when he and celebrity dance partner Nikita Kanda were the second couple to be eliminated.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said 'bless him' as Jody Cundy became the third celebrity contestant to leave the competition. The athlete, who celebrated his 45th birthday during Saturday’s live show, ended up in the dreaded dance-off with his dance partner Jowita Przystal.

Some Strictly Come Dancing fans considered switching off the latest live show over one judge's actions. Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas were all back in the ballroom on Saturday night (October 14).

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have threatened to 'riot' as Ellie Leach was left in tears just minutes into week four of the competition. The former Coronation Street star was the first to take to the ballroom floor following the usual introductions on Saturday night (October 14).

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas urged fans to reach out to loved ones on World Mental Health Day as she reflected losing her brother David to suicide almost two decades ago. Posing a picture of herself online, Shirley explained her beloved sibling was “just gone with no signs” and that she still thinks about him “every day”. She wrote: “Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay.

Helen Skelton has opened up about her marriage split as she recalled a question she was asked by her Strictly Come Dancing partner Gorka Marquez. The Countryfile star and her rugby player announced in April last year (2022) that they were "no longer a couple".

Fans have said 'sorry' to Gorka Marquez as he shared one of his first updates since his exit from Strictly Come Dancing. The Spanish dancer and his celebrity dance partner Nikita Kanda were eliminated from the dance competition on Sunday (October 8) following week three of the 2023 series.

Gemma Atkinson has broken her silence after her fiancé, Gorka Marquez, was dumped from Strictly Come Dancing alongside his celebrity partner, Nikita Kanda on the third week of the BBC show. Gorka, 32, and Nikita, 28, found themselves in the dreaded dance-off, alongside former Love Island star Zara McDermott, 26, and her pro partner, Graziano De Prima, 29. Ultimately, the judges all voted to save Zara and Graziano, with head judge Shirley Ballas revealing that she would have done the same, had it come to a tie.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been losing their minds as they were given a massive clue about this weekend's group routine. It's Movie Week in the ballroom this Saturday night (October 7) as the remaining couples in the BBC One dance contest perform to different film tracks.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nancy Xu has been 'snubbed' by a former pro following Les Dennis' shock exit from the competition.

Strictly Come Dancing star Les Dennis has said that he is "really happy" with his dramatic weight loss despite being the first celebrity to be eliminated. Les, who is best known for hosting the quiz show Family Fortunes, was voted off the BBC dancing programme on Sunday, October 1, after just two dances. On Saturday 30 September, 69 year old Les, and his partner Nancy Xu took to the dance floor to perform a Samba, but they only managed to score 15 points from the judges.That low score, combined with the public vote, left Les in the first dance off of the series alongside Nikita Kanda and her professional partner Gorka Márquez.

Strictly Come Dancing star Les Dennis was reportedly "clashing" with his professional dance partner Nancy Xu behind the scenes before he unfortunately became the first contestant to be voted off the hugely-popular BBC competition. The TV legend, who is best known for presenting the quiz show Family Fortunes in the 90s and early 2000s, was the oldest male celebrity taking part this year, and struggled with the dance routines.

Amanda Holden and Les Dennis married in 1995 in Bournemouth after meeting during a theatre production of The Sound of Music.

Strictly Come Dancing star Les Dennis has opened up about his ex-wife Amanda Holden as he revealed they are “not in touch” but he is “happy that she’s happy”. Les, 69, who left Strictly at the weekend with his professional dance partner Nancy Xu, fell head over heels for Amanda three decades ago when he was 40 and Amanda was 22. At the time, they were both starring in a production of The Sound Of Music and officially tied the knot two years later in 1995.

The new series of Strictly Come Dancing is well underway and it's safe to say comedian Les Dennis has got people talking after the second live show. Les, 69, is competing on this year's series of the BBC One show alongside professional dancer Nancy Xu, 32, and the duo danced the samba in week two to 70s classic Rock the Boat by the Hues Corporation. The actor's moves landed him an overall score of 15 out of 40 from the judges, with Craig awarding him 2, Motsi and Shirley both giving 4 and Anton kindly scoring it a 5.

Strictly Come Dancing fans are hoping for love to blossom away from the ballroom for Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. Viewers of the BBC One dance contest have been gushing over the new pairing online following their first performance on the show last weekend.

Rylan Clark showed his support for Janette Manrara and Fleur East as the new series of Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two started without him. Janette has been a co-host on the weeknight BBC Two spin-off show since 2021 when she replaced Zoe Ball to join Rylan at the helm.