Strictly Come Dancing announce EastEnders' Rose Ayling-Ellis as show's first-ever deaf contestant

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan Walker appeared to accidentally let slip the start date of the upcoming series on Wednesday's episode of BBC Breakfast.The hit BBC One dance show typically kicks off in September, however, confirmation of when the new series was due to start had yet to be revealed.

The celebrities have been revealed, the Glitterball has been given a thorough polish and the countdown to the start of the 2021 season of Strictly Come Dancing has officially begun.

Insiders claim Strictly Come Dancing bosses ‘won’t pair’ up dancing professional Giovanni Pernice and former Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn on this year’s show. The pairings for this year's show are yet to be decided but latest reports suggest Giovanni and Katie will not be paired together.

Strictly Come Dancing is one of the most important dates in the TV calendar. The BBC’s glamorous annual dancing competition, hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, remains a hit with viewers despite airing back in 2004.

Judi Love has been announced as the latest contestant to join fan favourite BBC show Strictly Come Dancing this year.The revelation was made on Loose Women, on which she's a panellist, as first Linda Robson, 63, appeared coming down from the ceiling on a hoop, leaving everyone confused when she said: "It's not me! I don't even know who it is." As the panellists all looked around, baffled at who it could be, Judi raised her suspicions it could be Nadia Sawalha, 56, as she said: "Nadia, I knew it

EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis will make history as the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly Come Dancing.  The soap has scored two of their stars to join the upcoming series, with Rose being announced on Thursday night- hours after her former co-star Nina Wadia was revealed as the 11th celebrity to be taking part in the dance competition.

Nina Wadia has been revealed as the latest contestant to join BBC's upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.The 52 year old, who plays Zainab Masood on the popular soap opera, is swapping the TV series for the dance floor as she joins the likes of Tom Fletcher and Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly on the programme.The news was announced on ITV's Lorraine as Nina walked through the curtain to speak out about the incredible opportunity with temporary stand-in Christine Lampard.

Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly has become the ninth name announced for this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.The 19 year old is to become the youngest person to ever compete on the hit BBC show, it was revealed by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on Wednesday's episode of This Morning. Her 54 year old dad sent a video message to celebrate her on her big news – but sent a stern warning.

Strictly Come Dancing's seventh contestant has been announced as Coronation Street's very own Katie McGlynn. The 28 year old, who plays Sinead Tinker on the popular soap opera, will be joining the likes of Rhys Stephenson and Tom Fletcher on the dance floor of the BBC show.The programme's Instagram account broke the news on Tuesday, 10 August, as they posted a stunning photo of her dressed in red.

Strictly Come Dancing has announced its fifth celebrity contestant - CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson. The actor and TV presenter was confirmed on CBBC's Newsround, with Rhys saying of his signing: "I am BUZZING to be a part of Strictly Come Dancing 2021.