Singer Fleur East tipped as early favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has revealed her next career move after quitting EastEnders. Earlier this month the actress announced that she will leave the BBC One soap after two years of playing Frankie Lewis.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has announced a new TV project following her departure from BBC One soap EastEnders.The 27 year old actress, who recently shared a string of BTS snaps from her time on EastEnders, is set to front a new BBC documentary titled Signs For Change, which will focus on the daily challenges and barriers faced by deaf individuals. Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose will explore "positive movement for societal change" and inclusion for deaf individuals, while also using her own experiences pushing for change.

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Loose Women favourite Kaye Adams has been announced as part of this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up, and already she's thinking about what she will be like on the dancefloor. Kaye, 59, admits she doesn't know what came over her when she agreed to take part in the competition alongside Paralympic swimming gold medallist Ellie Simmonds and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Molly Rainford, as she said: “I’m really not good at all the sexy stuff. "I’m pretty good at performance if it’s jokey because I’m a bit of a show-off.

Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh has compared her time on Strictly Come Dancing to "childbirth". The presenter reminisced as she told co-host Robert Rinder about her favourite memories from the show, and how at times - it was a little painful. After she was asked by Robert what she misses from the programme, the 45-year-old said that she still thinks about her outfit that she wore for her Dream Girls performance.

Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly facing a favouritism row as professional dancer Giovanni Pernice’s celebrity dance partner for this year is said to have been “leaked”. Giovanni, who won last year’s show with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, after Rose was the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, is rumoured to be partnering this year with Richie Anderson in a same-sex couple, with rival dancers said to be fearing this could secure the Italian dancer’s place in the final again.

The new series of Strictly Come Dancing will kick off on September 17, former contestant and TV presenter AJ Odudu has announced.The 34-year-old, who was forced to withdraw from the final of the dancing competition last year after suffering a torn ligament, revealed the news on The Big Breakfast alongside co-host Mo Gilligan. She said: “We do have the exclusive that the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is going to be September 17.

Strictly Come Dancing is set for its 20th series this year and the start date for the show has been confirmed. The show's launch episode, which sees the celebrities paired up with their dance partner, will be broadcast on Saturday, September 10. Just like in previous series of the show, the launch episode will be pre-recorded and will be filmed in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Helen Skelton has been announced as the final celebrity to join the line of this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The ex-Blue Peter presenter will get her dancing shoes on to learn the tango and ballroom dancing with other celebrities including comedian Ellie Taylor and actress Kym Marsh for the lineup of Strictly Come Dancing 2022. Helen, 39, was tipped to be dancing in this year's show, but the mother-of-three, says she only signed on the dotted line, to take part in the show, in the last few days.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left asking ‘what’s occurring?’ after BBC Three announced a beloved TV character would be strapping on their dancing shoes in the hopes of snatching the Glitterball trophy. A tweet posted on Friday said Nessa, portrayed by Ruth Jones, from Gavin and Stacey would be the latest star joining the cast.

The line-up of celebrities taking to the ballroom in Strictly Come Daning this year is officially complete with Corrie actors, an 80s music legend and a former Britain's Got Talent child star all preparing to put on their dancing shoes.

Strictly Come Dancing added another name to its lineup this week as it welcomed actor James Bye to the class of 2022. The star is most famous for his role as the iconic Martin Fowler in the BBC's EastEnders.

Strictly Come Dancing has signed James Bye to join the 20th series of the hit dancing competition, which returns to screens next months. The EastEnders star, 38, is the 14th star to be announced in the star-studded line-up, joining the likes of Loose Women's Kaye Adams and singer Fleur East. The news was confirmed on Good Morning Britain as Richard Arnold, 52, spoke to hosts Adil Ray, 48, and Charlotte Hawkins, 47.

Manchester Evening News reports that Fleur is "nervous" but also "thrilled" to be a part of the show. In a statement about being in the line-up for the hit show, the singer and presenter said: "I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up. Read more: Nottinghamshire 'gem' to star in Channel 5 show searching for UK's poshest farm shop"I’m excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.

Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Karen Hauer was seen leaving rehearsals ahead of the 2022 series, sporting a brand new hairstyle.The Venezuelan dancer, 40, usually sports a cropped pixie cut but was seen wearing her hair in longer curls as she left a gruelling dance rehearsal ahead of the BBC series show returning next month. Karen opted for a casual look, wearing her new hairstyle with gym shorts and a crop top, pairing her look with a large, red satchel bag and a pair of white trainers.

CBBC presenter Hamza Yassin has been announced as the 13th contestant to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have signed wildlife camera man and presenter Hamza Yassin to take part in this year's show. The star, who presents the BBC’s Animal Park and has also served as a guest presenter on Countryfile, is the thirteenth famous face confirmed the show's 20th series. Sharing his joy at landing a place on the show, Hamza said: "I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022.

Fleur East broke down in tears as she explained her Strictly Come Dancing stint will be in honour of her late father. The X Factor star was announced as a Strictly 2022 contestant this morning (August 11) and she then appeared on ITV's Lorraine to discuss the show.

Fleur East has joined the star-studded line-up for Strictly Come Dancing, which returns next month.The singer, 34, who was recently seen recovering quickly after tumbling out of a cab at a Pride event, is the 12th contestant to be confirmed to competition with the aim of bagging the coveted Glitterball trophy. She's joining the likes of Loose Women star Kaye Adams, Britain's Got Talent's Molly Rainford and Coronation Street star Kym Marsh. Sharing her excitement over the news, Fleur said: "I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up." She went on to share her enthusiasm on learning new skills and vowed to "soak up every moment".