Strictly Come Dancing 2022 professional line-up confirmed as Aljaž Škorjanec quits

Strictly Come Dancing professionals are back together, twirling, lifting and sashaying their way around the dancefloor as they prepare to go back on tour again after two years.Exclusive: Gemma Atkinson reveals how motherhood changed her and how she deals with parenting scrutiny"We finally get to dance with other professionals. I love dancing with the celebs on Strictly and teaching them, but this is completely different," professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova exclusively tells HELLO! as she and her fellow dancers speak to us in between run-throughs.WATCH: Strictly's Gorka Marquez melts hearts with adorable video of daughter MiaThe Strictly cast are looking forward to their supportive loved ones joining them for some of the dates.

Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova flashed broad smiles as they left a dance studio in London on Thursday following rehearsals for the upcoming Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals UK Tour. The twinkle-toed stars have reportedly taken the next step in their relationship and moved in together after going Instagram official with their romance this week. Ukrainian-Slovenian Nadiya, 32, cut a casual figure as she walked alongside British Kai, 26, with the blonde beauty wearing a black bomber jacket over a multi-coloured print T-shirt.

Dianne Buswell has insisted that Oti Mabuse and Aljaž Škorjanec will always be part of Strictly Come Dancing, despite announcing their departures from the dance show earlier this year. Speaking to stand-in Lorraine presenter Christine Lampard on Tuesday's show, the professional dancer, 32, explained that while it was 'really sad' to see the two dancers go, they would still 'see everyone'. She said: 'I started with Aljaz many many years ago before Strictly, so I’ve known Aljaz and Janette for ages.

They first revealed their romance back in January and Strictly Come Dancing professionals Kai Widdrington, 26, and Nadiya Bychkova, 32, couldn’t stop grinning as they left the Strictly Come Dancing tour rehearsals together on Monday.The pair looked in great spirits as they departed the rehearsal studios where they are preparing for the 36-date UK-wide tour, which starts on April 28. They both looked stylish, with Nadiya in pale blue cut-off denim jeans which she paired with a simple cropped white top and a cool black varsity bomber jacket with leather sleeves.

Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones has moved in with his new girlfriend, according to reports.The star, 39, is said to have wasted no time in moving forward in his relationship with actress Sienna Hollen, a former Miss Romania pageant queen thought to be in her early 20s. Dancer Neil was previously married to fellow pro dancer Katya Jones, however the couple split in 2019 a year after Katya locked lips with comedian Seann Walsh. But the pair insisted their split wasn't due to the kiss in a statement at the time.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s Neil Jones moves in former Miss Romania just weeks after starting dating. Neil was formerly married to co star Katya Jones. But now he is with Miss Romania Sienna Hollen.

Gemma Atkinson has opened up about how “upset” Gorka Marquez was as he returned to work only days after his daughter was born. The former Emmerdale actress and her fiancé, who is best known as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, welcomed their first child together, Mia, in 2019. Appearing on Lorraine, the 36 year old opened up to Christine Lampard, who filled in for Lorraine Kelly on Monday's show, about how tough the first few days of parenthood were for her.

Strictly pro Kai Widdrington has delighted fans by sharing a childhood snap alongside his footballer star brother Theo.The 26-year-old dancer looked very sweet in the touching throwback. Kai shared the picture in celebration of his brother's 23rd birthday.Theo is a professional footballer for King's Lynn Town. In the image, the two brothers beam alongside their mum – with Kai striking a cheeky pose.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has broken her silence on Ukraine as she denied tension between Russian and Ukranian dancers on the show. It comes after reports that pros on the hit show had reportedly told two stars to come out and condemn the war in Ukraine - or never come back.

Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed which professionals will be returning this year, and there's some shocking exits.

Producers of hit BBC dancing show Strictly Come Dancing have revealed who will replace Aljaž Škorjanec during the next series. 30 year old Aljaž shocked fans as he announced he was leaving the show on Monday 28 March after nine successful years. He will be replaced by Cameron Lombard who joined Strictly as a professional in 2021, dancing in group numbers.

Janette Manrara has spoken out on her husband Aljaz Skorjanec's Strictly Come Dancing exit after he announced he was quitting the show after nine years. The professional dancer, who joined the show as a professional dancer back in 2013, revealed his news on Monday morning (March 28) with an emotional statement on social media.

Aljaž Škorjanec has left fans gutted as he announced that he's quit Strictly Come Dancing after nine years. He is the second professional dancer that has announced he is leaving the show before the 2022 series.