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Some Strictly Come Dancing fans have been bonded by their 'hate' of the same thing, which they expressed following the latest live show. It was another jaw-dropping night in the ballroom as 11 of the 12 remaining couples competed in week five of the BBC One dance contest.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been in awe of Angela Rippon for weeks and who can deny her having the best legs in the business following her high-kicking across the dancefloor.

A Strictly Come Dancing star was treated by medics after she sliced open her leg backstage moments before performing. But despite the painful injury, she continued to go on to perform, and says that nobody in the audience, nor the judges 'had a clue' what had gone on just moments prior.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing Viewers are claiming there is 'clear favouritism' amongst the judges after one celebrity was given the 'perfect critique'. Coronation Street's Ellie Leach stunned fans on Saturday night as she performed the Paso Doble with partner Vito Coppola.

Ahead of this week’s Strictly Come Dancing live show, Angela Rippon has revealed how she hopes it will be less eventful, after it emerged she sliced open her leg just minutes before taking to the dance floor during week four! As eagle eyed viewers may recall, last week Angela suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction when her shoe came undone at the end of her dance, prompting her partner Kai Widdrington to drop down to his knees in order to fasten it. However, it has since emerged that this was far from the only catastrophe to befall Angela that night, as she had previously cut open her leg in rehearsals just moments before taking to the dance floor.

The BBC's most senior Strictly Come Dancing contestant, Angela Rippon, has been delighting fans with her dance skills and impressive flexibility with partner Kai Widdrington. Although Angela is celebrated for her illustrious TV career, she has mostly kept her private life away from the limelight. Angela's life, as fascinating as it is, has been marked by personal challenges, including the end of her marriage to childhood sweetheart Christopher Dare, which was described as a "painful" breakup.The couple, who were sweethearts from an early age, tied the knot in 1967, just as Angela's career was taking off.

Angela Scanlon has gone against the usual Strictly Come Dancing grain - and some fans have noticed. Now, the Irish TV presenter has opened up about her refusal to be doused in fake tan before appearing in the ballroom every Saturday night.

Angela Rippon, 79, and Kai Widdrington performed a Rumba to Rise Like A Phoenix by Conchita Wurst for week four of Strictly Come Dancing. The pair wowed the judges with their routine and received a score of 31 for the notoriously difficult dance. Anton du Beke said it was "exactly the sort of rumba I like" while Shirley Ballas said "I am shocked, it is beautiful" and Craig Revel Horwood added: "I absolutely loved it!" Motsi Mabuse told Angela: "I feel like you are just a message for all women out there, saying, 'Don't stop, life is good.'" But it wasn't just the judges who were pleased with the performance as Kai rushed to praise Angela when the music ended.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing were left wondering if Tess Daly had suffered a 'wardrobe malfunction' as soon as she appeared in the ballroom. The presenter was back fronting the hit BBC One show on Saturday night (October 14) alongside Claudia Winkleman.

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly rushed to help Angela Rippon after she suffered a wardrobe malfunction moments after her performance. After taking to the dance floor for another impressive routine with her partner Kai Widdrington, she didn't walk away from the live show unscathed, after getting stuck in her shoe.

Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova has broken her silence after she was photographed being consoled by boyfriend Kai Widdrington after the Pride of Britain awards. The 34 year old professional dancer appeared to have broken down in tears as her 28 year old co-star boyfriend wrapped an arm around her. He was also seen clutching her hand as they drove away from the Pride of Britain awards, which was held at Grosvenor House in London on Sunday.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have had a sneaky look at this Saturday' (October 14) fare on Strictly: It Takes Two, and it's fair to say everyone is looking forward to Angela Rippon. The veteran broadcaster will be dancing a Rumba with partner Kai Widdrington.

Angela Rippon was previously told by BBC bosses that her time on television was over due to her age and to "make room for other women" when she was 50. The 78 year old, who is competing on this year's Strictly Come Dancing with partner Kai Widdrington, has opened up about her age and the comments she previously received from TV bosses in a new interview.

Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova was consoled by her co-star boyfriend Kai Widdrington after they left the Pride of Britain awards together. Nadiya, 34, appeared to have broken down in tears as her 28 year old boyfriend wrapped a comforting arm around her as she looked to be sobbing on his shoulder.

Prepare for an extra sprinkle of Hollywood glamour on the dance floor this weekend, as Strictly Come Dancing's epic Movie Week is back.The 14 remaining dance couples are set to take on an eclectic range of performances inspired by La La Land's biggest films. After finding themselves in the dance-off last week, broadcaster Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez will hope their Jive to Kids In America from the 1995 hit Clueless will be enough to save them from a similar fate this time round.

After welcoming a beautiful baby girl with his Love Island star fiancée Chyna Mills, Neil Jones has shared that being a dad is a 'whole new level' as he settles into fatherhood. Chatting with OK!, the Strictly Come Dancing professional, 41, appears to be taking the new chapter in his stride as he shared his family-orientated values and baby joy. "I love kids and always have.

Joe McFadden claims he won’t be jealous if Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones wins this year’s competition.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have accused head judge Shirley Ballas of giving out low scores to the female contestants on the show, just a year after she was hit with a sexism row.The experienced dancer gave a lower score than her fellow judges to celebrities, Anglea Rippon, Zara McDermott, and Ellie Leach on Saturday, 30 September. As Shirley gave her feedback and then her score during the show, she was booed by members of the live audience.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Layton Williams said he has faced “low key trolling” that he has found “overwhelming”. On Sunday, a day after Layton and professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin received four nines from the judges on the BBC show, the 29-year-old revealed that he had been getting mixed messages from the public. Writing on social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, Layton said: “The messages of love are overwhelming but as is the low key trolling.

Strictly Come Dancing's Angela Rippon stunned the audience tonight when she effortlessly kicked her leg into a stand split at the age of 78 during her first ever performance on the BBC show.

Strictly Come Dancing was back for another live show with fourteen celebs and their professional dance partners looking to wow the judges and audience at home.

After a glittering, foot-tapping, smile-inducing week one, Strictly Come Dancing is back for week two of the competition - and it's about to get serious. Last Saturday night's show saw all 15 couples perform together for the first time.

Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon has been left 'shattered' after the demands of the show rehearsals.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been saying the same thing about Giovanni Pernice and Amanda Abbington as they were seen taking a break from rehearsals. The pair are currently preparing for their second performance in the ballroom following their debut last weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left divided by Tess Daly’s outfit as she returned to present the first live show of the series with Claudia Winkleman. In a change from the usual glamorous dresses, Tess wore a chick white shirt with black sparkly trousers.

The first night of Strictly Come Dancing kicks off on Saturday 23 September, but not all of the pro-dancers are feeling the heat of the competition, after they weren’t chosen to have celebrity partners. Stars Nadiya Bychkova and Neil Jones weren’t picked to dance with the celebs this year.

This year's Strictly Come Dancing celebrities are in a WhatsApp chat together, revealed Zara McDermott's mum. Zara, who first found fame on Love Island, has put her dancing shoes on as she will be taking part in the 21st series of BBC competition.The 26-year-old, who is now a presenter and documentary maker, has been paired with Graziano Di Prima and will do the cha cha to Crush by Jennifer Paige on the first live show tonight (Saturday, September 23).

Dermot O'Leary has explained his reasons for declining an offer for Strictly Come Dancing after bosses tried to recruit him.

Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova has hinted at the reason she has missed out on a celebrity partner for this year's new series. The professional dancer admitted she is 'very disappointed' not to be appearing on the BBC One reality show after being a regular since 2017.

Strictly Come Dancing will be returning to the small screen this weekend and will feature a new wave of familiar faces learning to dance. The popular BBC One dance contest is back with its launch show on Saturday, September 16.

The latest series of Strictly Come Dancing is to return to our screens - and it is now in its 21st series. The show, which first started in 2004, has seen plenty of drama on and off the dancefloor as hundreds of celebrities have taken part in the popular BBC One show.

Strictly Come Dancing is back for another three months of foxtrots, paso dobles and cha-cha-chas.

Strictly Come Dancing kicks off in just a matter of days with its launch show this weekend. A star-studded list of 15 famous faces will be taking to the iconic BBC dancefloor in a bid to win the coveted Glitterball trophy.

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff has been spotted for the first time after being injured in a horror crash while filming for Top Gear.

Strictly Come Dancing competitor Angela Rippon and ex-pro Ian Waite's surprise history has been revealed. Joining Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley on Monday's edition of Good Morning Britain, 28 August, alongside his pal and fellow dancer Vincent Simone, Ian was discussing the 78 year old journalist's upcoming Strictly journey when their connection cropped up. "Angela, she's just so youthful and I believe she can still do the splits...

Amanda Abbington has told fans she's suffering from food poising just weeks away from the Strictly Come Dancing launch in September.