Strictly Come Dancing 2020 to feature futuristic 'augmented reality' segments

Strictly Come Dancing is back and, for me, it didn’t disappoint. I was really intrigued to see how they were going to manage the whole social distancing thing but with all the measures they put in place, it just has been amazing and I really think it’s made them re-think how they can make the show bigger and better.

Nicola Adams has been hailed as a “trailblazer” following her groundbreaking performance as part of an all-female pairing in Strictly Come Dancing.

has revealed its celebrity and pro dancer pairs for the 2020 series - which includes the BBC show’s first-ever same-sex couple.Former Olympic champion boxer for the competition, and Strictly fans eagerly tuned in to the launch show to discover who would be coupled up for 2020.First to be paired was Caroline Quentin, who was matched with Johannes Radebe - and the reveal was a little different this year as to fit in with COVID restrictions the couples were put together in pre-recorded segments

Faye Tozer has opened up on her Strictly Come Dancing experience ahead of the launch of the new series.The 44 year old took part in the hit BBC One dance competition in 2018, becoming a joint runner-up with professional partner Giovanni Pernice. Steps singer Faye has given the stars of this year's series — who include Maisie Smith, Jamie Laing and Max George — her top tip for the long hours of rehearsals and revealed who she is hoping lifts the glitter ball trophy come Christmas.

Strictly Come Dancing has released pictures from the first episode of the series as it returns to screens.

Strictly Come Dancing has left fans in tears after paying a heartbreaking tribute to the late Caroline Flack. Caroline was found dead in her north London home at the age of 40 after taking her own life on 15 February.The former Love Island host broke records on the dancing competition show when she competed back in 2014 with professional dancer Pasha Kovalev as she became the first person to score the maximum 40 points in all three of her dances in the final.

Maisie Smith is doing whatever it takes to be at peak fitness ahead of her Strictly Come Dancing debut – and that means spending every day in the gym.The EastEnders star showed off her impressive physique in a snap posted to her Instagram page while wearing a Calvin Klein sports bra and revealing her ripped abs.

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman has confirmed that this year's series of the BBC reality show will "look different" as a result of the new health and safety measures in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Speaking on This Morning today (October 7) to hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, Claudia said that she is hopeful that viewers will still tune into the show this year."The whole production team are amazing, the line-up is wonderful," she said.

After so many months of uncertainty and difficulty, Craig Revel Horwood tells OK! he’s thrilled to have Strictly Come Dancing back on our screens for a bit of feel-good entertainment. The 55-year-old exclusively revealed to OK! his engagement to fiancé Jonathan Myring, 35, in March and admits the pair have used the time in lockdown to plan.

Nicola Adams and Katya Jones have appeared to confirm they have become Strictly Come Dancing’s first celebrity same-sex pairing.The 37 year old Olympic boxer was reportedly spotted leaving a “secret” filming location with Katya, 31, on Tuesday 6 October. In snaps obtained by Mail Online, Nicole and Katya were seen smiling widely as they left a building in London.

Strictly Come Dancing is just a matter of weeks away. The 18th series of the NTA and BAFTA award-winning show will return this autumn on BBC One.And bosses of the sparkly dance show have been teasing us of late, by revealing the all important line-up and giving us a glimpse at the brand new set.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant HRVY has broken his silence after testing positive for coronavirus.The singer and YouTube star has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss a key moment of the upcoming BBC dance series.The 21 year old discovered he has Covid-19 during one of the twice weekly tests he and the other contestants and professional dancers are required to take on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.