Motsi Mabuse reveals what goes on behind the scenes on Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly ’s unnamed professional dancer who tested positive for Covid earlier in the month will be back with their celebrity partner in time for Saturday’s performance. The Strictly Come Dancing professional remains anonymous after successfully testing negative on Wednesday, giving them and their celebrity partner just two days to prepare for the weekend’s show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe has shared a glimpse inside his stunning London apartment.The professional dancer, 34, who has made history on the BBC show in his same-sex male pairing with Great British Bake Off star John Whaite, has shared a collection of snaps of his modern pad to his 244,000 Instagram followers.

Strictly Come Dancing's launch show on Saturday is said to have received 7million viewers and peaked at 7.3million. According to reports, this is the the BBC One show's "lowest audience" since it first introduced the pairing episode in 2010.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were over the moon when the show returned to our screens with Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman and the rest of the gang. And there’s even more reason to be excited because the dance partnerships have been unveiled.

The newest season of Strictly is here, and its 15 new celebrity contestants and their pairings have been revealed. We can't wait to see everyone take to the ballroom floor and this year we have multiple new professionals joining the cast.

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Strictly Come Dancing viewers were over the moon when the show returned to our screens with Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman and the rest of the gang. But now there’s even more reason to be excited because the dance partnerships have been unveiled - and there’s some great pairings set to brighten up our Saturday nights on the countdown to Christmas.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has spoken out about the ‘pressure’ her professional dancer sister Oti is under as this year’s competition gets underway. Motsi has watched Oti lift the show’s glitter ball trophy for two years running, alongside former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and last year’s winner Bill Bailey.

Motsi Mabuse has received an overwhelming amount of support after she shared some huge career news on social media.The Strictly Come Dancing judge had reason to celebrate after she revealed that she won an award at the German Television Awards this week.MORE: Motsi Mabuse's daughter pays adorable tribute to 'auntie Oti' in rare videoTaking to Instagram on Friday, Motsi proudly held up her trophy for Best Factual Entertainment for her part in the TV show, Showtime of my Life.WATCH: Motsi Mabuse

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has set a wedding date with partner Jonathan Myring. Looking uncharacteristically bright and beaming on Lorraine on Wednesday morning, he revealed the news as he was promoting the upcoming series of Strictly, due to begin later this month.

Strictly Come Dancing is back for another series this 2021 and we can't wait to see the celebs hit the dancefloor. Amongst the show's many famous faces is Tilly Ramsay, who might not be as well-known to some of the show's older viewers.