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Our screens will be lit up once again every Saturday night as Strictly Come Dancing returns for a new season. The popular BBC One dance contest is back with its launch show on Saturday, September 16.

The twentieth series of Celebrity Big Brother is about to crown a new winner Once again the house has been full of drama, from Marisha's feud with Ekiin-Su to Fern's rows with Nikita and even 'fix' claims as Louis was granted immunity from eviction. But as the epic reboot draws to a close on Friday, 22 March, OK! has taken a look at who has managed to bag the top spot in every series so far, and what they did to win.... Jack Dee Jack Dee was the first winner of Celebrity Big Brother when Channel 4 launched the show in 2001.

Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier is in the middle of a 'secret feud' after it was noticed he's not following some co-stars on social media. Just one week on since the show's conclusion, eagle eyed fans noticed that the 20 year old actor from EastEnders didn't click follow for Les Dennis, Nikita Kanda, and Nigel Harman.

Amanda Holden has branded her husband 'fit' as she shared the 'secret' to their 15-year marriage. Over the summer, the Britain's Got Talent judge and her other half Chris Hughes were flooded with compliments as they posed for a rare snap together while on holiday.

There’s no doubt about it – Amanda Holden is a force of nature. A 5ft 4in tornado in “killer heels”, the Heart Breakfast presenter works hard, loves fiercely and laughs loudly! All while managing to looking effortlessly glamorous, of course. However, like many working mums, she admits that life is so busy, time can be an issue.

Ellie Leach has been stunning the judges on Strictly Come Dancing so far, and it looks like she and partner Vito Coppola could be strong contenders for the Glitterball trophy.The actress, 22, is one of the nine celebrities remaining on this year's Strictly, following five eliminations - Zara McDermott, Eddie Kadi, Jody Cundy, Nikita Kanda and Les Dennis all been voted off - and Amanda Abbington's decision to exit the show. Ellie found fame on Coronation Street when she was just 10 years old and she remained on the ITV soap up until earlier this year, when she decided to leave her role as Faye Windass in a bid to pursue other opportunities.

Strictly Come Dancing's former professional dancer Brendan Cole has opened up and brutally slammed former Love Island star Zara McDermott and said she needs a "miracle" to make it through the elimination this weekend. Last weeks competition saw Zara McDermott and her pro dancer Graziano Di Prima in the bottom two couples along with Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez, who all danced for survival. Zara and Graziano performed their Paso Doble to The Puss Suite from Puss In Boots, while Nikita and Gorka did their Jive to Kids In America from Clueless again in a bid to remain in the competition All of the judges opted to save Zara, however Brendan has now claimed the star isn't going to progress "much further" in the dance competition, unless a "miracle happens".

Gemma Atkinson has shared the 'silver lining' in Gorka Marquez's exit from Strictly Come Dancing as she speaks out after missing the results playing out. The Hits Radio host was actually out with her fiance at the Pride of Britain Awards when the results show aired on Sunday night (October 8).

It's time for lights, camera, action in the ballroom as Strictly Come Dancing is back for week three of the competition and viewers may want to grab their popcorn as the 14 remaining couples are taking us to the movies.

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has been dealt a devastating blow only 24 hours before the team gear up for the next live show, as the latest bookies' odds indicate that he and celebrity partner Nikita Kanda could be knocked out of the competition next. It's been a tough journey for the pair so fair this series, as after a difficult fortnight in the training room, 28 year old Nikita and Gorka, 33, ended up in the bottom two on the leaderboard. Following viewers' votes, the duo were unfortunately in the dance-off against gameshow host and comedian Les Dennis, 69.

It's Movie Week on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday and it's safe to say that the professionals have been taking the theme very seriously.

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's first results show on Sunday night saw viewers gutted for Les Dennis as he was the first celebrity to be axed from the competition alongside professional partner Nancy Xu.

Strictly Come Dancing fans noticed pro dancer Giovanni Pernice paying a sweet tribute to his previous dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis during Sunday's results show. Giovanni won the competition in 2021 with Eastenders actress Rose, who was the show’s first-ever deaf contestant.

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.

Les Dennis has spoken out after being eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing during last night’s show.Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, the comedian and TV presenter responded to fans who were sad to see him go so early on in the competition. One viewer said that his ousting had been the “wrong decision.” “Wrong decision. Was Les Dennis the best dancer? No.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing have been left disappointed after former Family Fortunes presenter Les Dennis became the first star to be voted off this year's show.The first dance-off of the latest series took place on Sunday, 1 October, with Les and his partner Nancy Xu, as well as Nikita Kanada and her pro partner Gorka Marquez. Les and Nancy lost out as judges Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel-Horwood and Anton Du Beke voted to save Nikita and Gorka. Craig Revel Horwood said: "The couple I would like to save and who I think danced the best on the night and was the most improved is Nikita and Gorka." Following that, Motsi Mabuse agreed as she added: "Both couples danced better in the dance off.

The first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing has been confirmed, following a shock dance off during Sunday's show. On Saturday, 30 September, the 15 stars of the series performed for the second time, but for the first time this year, the public could have their say through the vote.The scores were added to last week's scores, and it was delight for Layton Williams as he topped the leaderboard, but despair for Les Dennis as he finished bottom. It was then over to the public, and their votes meant that Les and his partner Nancy Xu would face Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez in the first dance off of the series.

Former Family Fortunes host Les Dennis has become the first celebrity to depart the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor this year. After the first public vote of the BBC One show's 21st series, the 69-year-old found himself up against radio presenter Nikita Kanda in Sunday’s dance-off.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left saddened after an online leak revealed which couple would be leaving the competition first.

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.

After another exciting round of dancing from all 15 of this year's contestants, Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin topped the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard with a score of 65 points! The exciting development came after the duo performed a Quickstep to Puttin’ on the Ritz by Gregory Porter, something which saw them receive high praise from the judges, with Motsi Mabuse even branding the performance the "dance of the night." However, despite their success, another star was hot on Layton’s heels, as Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice only narrowly missed out on the top spot with a score of 61. The latest leaderboard shake up comes just one week on since the debut live show of the season, which saw Nigel Harman beat some stiff competition to score 32 points with his first dance.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nancy Xu has issued an update to concerned fans after she suffered an unexpected injury during the first live show last weekend. The professional dancer, who first joined the Strictly family in July 2019, was performing her first dance with celebrity partner Les Dennis when an unfortunate accident saw her bleeding by the time the dance was completed.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nancy Xu has broken her silence following Saturday night's live show, which left some of her fans concerned. Worried viewers took to social media after spotting what appeared to be blood on her neck after her Tango with celeb partner, Les Dennis, during the first live show.The 32 year old dancer chatted to host Tess Daly after her routine, but as she turned to the side, fans noticed what looked like blood on her jawline and neck.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nancy Xu has spoken out after fans spotted blood on her neck following her dance with Les Dennis. The professional dancer was seen clutching her neck as she walked up the staircase with Les during Saturday night’s show.

Strictly Come Dancing was back on our screens for the first live show of the series on Saturday evening, during which 15 hopeful celebs took to the floor with their professional partners.

The first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 took place on Saturday evening, with plenty of famous faces taking to the dancefloor to show off their skills.

Strictly Come Dancing fan super sleuths believe they have already worked out who will be leaving this year's series of the show after just one first live show - and it's not who you might expect. As the 15 core contestants took to the dancefloor for their first dances, detective fans are convinced they've 'worked out' who will be voted off first.The show on Saturday got off to a flying start with incredible debut performances all around including Nigel Harman's powerful Paso Doble which rightfully topped the leaderboard. Proving how highly talented this year's group is, the leaderboard then proceeded to have four celebrities in joint second place with Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams, Ellie Leach and Amanda Abbington all scoring a high 29 points each.

Strictly Come Dancing kicked off on Saturday, 23rd September, with the first show of the 2023 series. Glitterballs and sparkles were aplenty as usual but a first-show injury was not as professional dancer, Nancy Xu, was spotted with smears down the side of her neck.The 31 year old dancer had fun, chatting and laughing with Tess Daly, but as she turned to the side, fans spotted what looked like blood down her jawline and onto her neck.

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.

Tennis champion Annabel Croft is gracing our screens as she takes part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

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).

Zara McDermott has put the blame on her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Graziano Di Prima for her nasty injury ahead of the live shows.