Real life of BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Neil Jones - age, army link, co-star ex, secret tattoos, reality star fiancee and baby's unique name

Bobby Brazier has declared the 'love of his life' as he returns to the Strictly Come Dancing bubble. The actor was this week reunited with dance partner Dianne Buswell, weeks after they missed out on the Glitterball trophy.

Emma Willis is looking for the next generation of fashion designers in her CBBC show Style It Out - and has revealed that it's her own kids who inspired the brand new series. Style It Out follows Emma as she invites nine creative children from across the UK into CBBC's workshop and sets them a series of challenges centred around sustainable fashion designing. With guest judges like Gok Wan, Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais and Strictly Come Dancing 's Katya Jones stopping by to give their thoughts, the winner will get to show off their designs at London Fashion Week.

Bobby Brazier has quickly been brought back down to earth as he returned to the UK after a post-Strictly Come Dancing holiday with his family. The EastEnders actor headed to Mauritius following the end of the BBC One dance contest last month.

Brendan Cole is the professional dancer known for his stint on Strictly Come Dancing, having been one of the most familiar faces on the show from 2004 to 2018. But his time on Strictly came to an end when he was shockingly let go after his contract was not renewed, leaving fans stunned. Like Anton Du Beke, Brendan had been a part of the show since it started in 2004 and was the first to be associated with the infamous 'Strictly Curse'.

Strictly Come Dancing pro, Aljaz Skorjanec, has shown his support for his wife Janette Manrara as she reflected on their "life-changing" year in an emotional and heartfelt statement. Following the Christmas festivities, Janette, 40, shared a genuine gratitude post, which included a video of herself talking, highlighting key moments of their incredible year which included welcoming their first baby together, Lyra Rose.

Bobby Brazier has had his followers reminiscing about his late mother's career move as he was seen partaking in an interesting holiday activity. The Strictly Come Dancing star has been soaking up the sun and enjoying some downtime in Mauritius following the end of the show.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach has stunned her fans and followers as she was seen glamming up to mark the New Year - after being 'snapped back to reality' with her soap star cousin.

Gorka Marquez has been branded his co-star's 'best friend' as she sent an emotional message after speaking out on 'trauma' and 'toxicity'. Karen Hauer was responding to her fellow Strictly Come Dancing star and dance partner's post as he ended the year with a little look back on 2023.

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse ended 2023 by sharing a sweet video of her cradling her new-born while surrounded by some of her family after becoming a mum for the first time. The dancer has been sharing glimpses into her first Christmas with her baby after announcing their arrival on Christmas Day.

Strictly Come Dancing's John Whaite had to unexpectedly step down from his current pantomime gig due to feeling unwell on the day of the highly-anticipated performance. Famed for his quickstep on the Strictly dance floor, John is currently part of the Cinderella cast performing in Bradford, but sadly he had to sit out his Thursday 28 December performance because of ill health, forcing an understudy to step into his shoes as Dandini. John took the time to share a dazzling snap of his co-star, professional actor William Elijah Lewis, over on Instagram Stories following the unfortunate news he wouldn't be able to perform.

Eastenders star Jamie Borthwick and professional dancer Nancy Xu have been crowned this year's winners of the Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans were left making the same demand after being left speechless by Danny Cipriani.

Shirley Ballas is arguably the Strictly Come Dancing judge contestants want to impress the most as the one with the casting vote during each results show. Dancing since she was seven, the Cheshire-born ballroom dancer has never been shy of giving her professional critique on the BBC One show, even when her comments have proved unpopular.

Amy Dowden has been told her absence from Strictly Come Dancing this year left a 'real void' as she was supported by her fans and co-stars following her much-welcomed return to the ballroom for the final.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola's 'real feelings' towards their win have been uncovered by a body language expert who has anaylsed their reaction following the Strictly Come Dancing final. The former Coronation Street star and her Italian dance partner emereged victorious on Saturday night (December 16).

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is officially over with Coronation Street's Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola deservedly took home the iconic Glitter Ball trophy. But a moment which really caught the attention of viewers was veteran judge Craig Revel Horwood's emotional moment.The 58 year old is renowned for his cutting judging technique and icy exterior - plus, his 19 year long run of barely showing any emotion.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said those in the ballroom appeared 'too chilled out' when Ellie Leach's 'life was risked' during the final. The former Coronation Street star made it to the end of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 16) with pro dance partner Vito Coppola.

Nikita Kuzmin has been a huge hit with Strictly Come Dancing fans since joining the show in 2021 - and this year he's hotly tipped to go all the way and lift the glitterball trophy. In his third year on the show, the Ukraine-born dancer is part of this season's only same-sex couple with West End star Layton Williams.

Ellie Leach was at a school friend's birthday sleepover when she discovered she had secured the part of Faye Windass on Coronation Street. Now 22, the Strictly Come Dancing finalist, from Audenshaw, has already experienced a career that most people could only dream about.

Vito Coppola is one of the newest faces on Strictly Come Dancing - but he already has an impressive pedigree on the show (and its international counterparts) that could take him all the way to the title with partner Ellie. Vito and Fleur East made it all the way to the final in 2022 and he's previously lifted the glitterball trophy on the Italian version of Strictly.