Strictly Come Dancing bosses keen for Helen Skelton to appear on BBC show

Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez has shown off his enormous back tattoo.Taking to his Instagram stories, the dancing pro, 31, gave his 697,000 followers a glimpse into his acupuncture session. His caption read: "First thing on a day off." In the snap, Gorka's entire back can be seen covered with a large tattoo of a Lion.The picture also showcased five acupuncture needles in his lower back.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Seann Walsh has admitted to his guilt over his kiss with Katya Jones in 2018. Images and a video of Seann and pro dancer Katya were released in October 2018, which showed the pair kissing at a pub in Central London. At the time, the smooch came as a massive shock to everyone, especially as Katya was married to fellow professional Neil Jones, while Seann was in a relationship with then-girlfriend Rebecca Humphries.

Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan has shared a secret health condition - which he's doing his best to hide from his daughter. The professional dancer is currently on holiday in Turkey with his wife Ola Jordan and their daughter Ella.

Bruno Tonioli has explained his reasons for leaving Strictly Come Dancing behind as the BBC show judge spoke out on the news fellow dancer Anton Du Beke will be replacing him permanently. Along with Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno is one of the original pros who sat on the panel for every season until 2020, when the panel was one down.  Anton, 55, then took over the 2021 season while the Italian star was working in America and earlier this week it was confirmed that the pro dancer would remain as a judge for good.  And now after 18 years on the hugely-popular dance competition, Bruno, 66, admitted he finds the travel too tough. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli has quit the show to concentrate on his work in the States.

Adam Thomas has addressed claims that he is reportedly the first celebrity to sign up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing. It was reported earlier this week that the former Emmerdale star, 33, was allegedly set to appear on the 20th series of the BBC’s hit dance show when it returns this autumn. However, Adam has since addressed the claims and he released a statement to his Instagram Story on Tuesday 17 May, saying: "As much as I'd love this to be true!!...

Ex-Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas is thought to be the first celebrity to sign up for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, according to reports.The actor, 33, is reportedly set to appear on the 20th series of the BBC’s hit dance show when it returns this autumn. Adam, who is the brother of Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas, previously played Adam Barton on Emmerdale before he left the soap in January 2018. Now, a source claims that Adam is already practising his moves in preparation for appearing on the Strictly dance floor, which will begin towards the end of 2022, For the latest updates on your favourite celebs, sign up to OK!'s daily celebrity newsletter.

Countdown star Rachel Riley has reportedly claimed that Strictly Come Dancing bosses “pick winner at start of series” and the show is “very produced”. Rachel, 36, was a contestant on the popular BBC dance show back in 2013 and she met her now husband Pasha Kovalev, 42, after the two were partnered together. The couple later married in 2019 and now the pair share two children together Maven, two, and Noa, six months.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton could be returning to the Strictly dance floor this year if the show’s casting directors get their wish for her to return, according to reports. The star appeared on the Strictly Come Dancing festive special back in 2012, where her fancy footwork and graceful moves wowed the judges and audience alike – with a source close to the show revealing she’s been on their wish list to return since her original debut.

Eurovision Song Contest took place in our very own county of Yorkshire. In 1982, the 27th edition of the competition took place in Harrogate following the country's victory at the 1981 contest. Buck's Fizz won it for us, with their classic "Making Your Mind Up".

The BBC are set to sign This Morning chef Gino D’Acampo for the 20th anniversary of its hit show, Strictly Come Dancing, which will take place later this year. 43 year old Italian chef Gino has become a firm favourite on Britain’s TV screens, with his hilarious sense of humour – and brilliant cooking skills – earning him legions of fans. Not only has he been a chef on This Morning for 13 years, he also won I’m A Celebrity...

HELLO! magazine, Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara reveal they would like to present a television show together.In the interview – their first since Aljaz announced in March that he's following in his wife's footsteps and leaving Strictly Come Dancing – the married professional dancers reveal they have set their sights on becoming the new Eammon Holmes and Ruth Langsford."We love watching Eammon and Ruth, so to do something like that would be amazing," Janette, who quit Strictly last year to present its spin-off show It Takes Two, tells the magazine.WATCH: Janette Manrara reveals bittersweet decision to swap dancing for presenting"Being a couple on Strictly gave us an edge and I feel like it can be exactly the same when it comes to, potentially, one day being on a different kind of TV programme together," adds Aljaz, who is also retraining as an actor and has a film role in the pipeline. He has been having acting lessons and auditioning for roles, as well as having discussions with TV and radio networks.READ: Dianne Buswell gives update on her Strictly future after Aljaz Skorjanec's shock exitGALLERY: The Strictly pros who quit the show and why Aljaz announced he had quit Strictly in March"I've had an incredible nine years on Strictly and have felt so lucky to be there, but it felt like the right time to take a risk and open myself up to new challenges," he explains."I want to try other things like film, TV and radio while I'm still young enough and my body is 100 per cent capable.