Strictly Come Dancing: How does the show work with social distancing?

Maisie Smith has revealed she's put on some weight since taking part in Strictly Come Dancing.The 19 year old, who is reportedly "cooling down her romance" with HRVY so they can "concentrate" on the competition, opened up on how her body has changed over the last month while training with her professional dancing partner Gorka Marquez, 30.The EastEnders star explained that while she's put on a little weight, the star feels she's getting "strong every day".

After finding herself in the bottom two for two weeks in a row on Strictly Come Dancing, Maisie Smith and HRVY have reportedly put the brakes on their relationship so she can concentrate on getting to the final.The actress, who was recently supported by Eastenders co-star Emma Barton, has claimed to have been left worried that her budding romance with the pop star has hindered her chances of making it to the finale.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has made a welcome return to the Strictly Come Dancing panel. The glamorous star, 39, looked as beautiful as ever in a satin floral dress while joining hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman back in the studio.

Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie Smith has responded to being labelled “cocky” and “arrogant” on the show.The 19 year old EastEnders actress, who recently revealed she secretly broke down in tears on Strictly, has insisted she isn’t “confident in herself at all”. Maisie revealed to Mirror Online that in fact, she is actually very shy.

Strictly Come Dancing star HRVY has recreated an adorable throwback snap with his siblings. HRVY was joined by his two brothers Elliot and Ollie to recreate the cute photo from their childhood.The three siblings can be seen sat on a sofa in the same order as the original picture and pulling the same facial expressions.

Maisie Smith has painted the town pink, as she has been spotted wearing a pair of pink crocs as she arrived for Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals.The actress, who admitted to flirting with fellow Strictly celebrity HRVY, dressed in a casual attire she was spotted at the dance studio. Maisie wore a black hoodie, a grey pair of leggings and brightened up her outfit with some pink crocs on her feet.

Maisie Smith has revealed she secretly broke down in tears after finding herself in the bottom two on Strictly Come Dancing against The Wanted singer Max George. In an exclusive interview with OK! magazine, the 19 year old explained: “Some people have had it in their heads that because I’m a good dancer that I would be safe every week.

After finding herself in the bottom two on Sunday night's episode of Strictly Come Dancing, Maisie Smith has been reportedly "crying all night".The actress, who recently stunned fans with her incredible voice in a late-night singing session, was forced to dance again alongside her dance partner Gorka Marquez.The 19 year old narrowly missed out on being eliminated and beat Max George and his partner Dianne Buswell to stay in the competition.

Max George was eliminated on the most recent episode of Strictly Come Dancing, and we’re not sure we’ll ever be over it. Former The Wanted singer showed real potential in the first three weeks of the competition, with Head Judge Shirley Ballas even describing him as "dangerous" after his Jive.

It happens every year. A celebrity contestant makes their sparkling debut on the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom floor and their life is transformed.

Nicola Adams and Katya Jones are reportedly going to return to Strictly Come Dancing for one final dance.The pair, who made history as the first same-sex couple on the show, were axed from the programme on 12 November after the professional dancer tested positive for coronavirus. While 38 year old Nicola was left devastated by the news, a source has now come forward to claim the former professional boxer and 31 year old will dance once more during the show finale.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are said to have banned stars from partying following a strong of coronavirus scares threatening the future of the series. BBC big wigs are said to have told the cast, which includes EastEnders star Maisie Smith and former The Wanted singer Max George, that they are there to take part in the show and nothing else.

Prince Harry shocked viewers on Saturday night by appearing on Strictly Come Dancing. Although the royal did not take to the ballroom floor, he did appear via video link from his Californian home to send a message of support to his close friend, JJ Chalmers.The segment marks the Duke of Sussex’s first public appearance in the UK since he and his wife Meghan Markle stepped down from their duties as senior members of the royal family back in January.

Nicola Adams has broken her silence to thank fans for "having her back" after being axed from Strictly Come Dancing yesterday, 12 November.The 38 year old and Katya Jones, 31, were forced to quit the show after the professional dancer tested positive for coronavirus. Now, taking to her Instagram feed, the star has released a statement for her 186,000 followers, thanking them for the support she's received since the news broke.

After Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse announced she will not be in the BBC studio for two weeks due to having to self-isolate at home, Anton Du Beke has been tipped to step into her shoes.The dancer, who heartbreakingly revealed his father physically abused him, has been reported to be joining the judging panel alongside Craig Revel-Horwood and Shirley Ballas.