Strictly Come Dancing legend shows off weight loss after losing more than 2st in months

Strictly Come Dancing’s Janette Manrara has taken a well-deserved trip to Marbella with Pussy Cat Doll, Ashley Roberts - but has expressed feeling ‘mum guilt’ over leaving her baby at home. Janette welcomed her first daughter, Lyra, in July last year with fellow Strictly pro Aljaž Škorjanec, and has gone on her first break since giving birth. Janette and Ashley, who competed on Strictly in 2018, took a quick weekend trip to Spain - and posted a carousel of pictures to commemorate the fun time they had.The pair shared snaps from glamorous nights out, to beach trips, to Janette putting on plasters on the side of the road.

Bank Of Dave star Dave Fishwick has said he would be "in big trouble" if he spoke about the rumours of him appearing on Strictly Come Dancing this year For weeks now, rumours have been circulating that the philanthropist has been approached by BBC bosses looking for Strictly's newest batch of celebrities. And on this morning's (23 June) BBC Breakfast show, Roger Johnson made a hint at the rumours, by asking if the 53-year-old could dance.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington is said to have called the police after being flooded with death threats from trolls online. The actress recently accused former dance partner Giovanni Pernice of "abusive or threatening behaviour" that left her "broken and in tears" and suffering from "mild Post Traumatic Stress Disorder". The 50-year-old has since deleted her Instagram account after getting many messages from fans of the Strictly pro.

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has backed Giovanni Pernice after it was revealed he wouldn't be returning to the show this year amid allegations about his behaviour.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rhys Stephenson has just said 'I do' to his long-term love, Beth Johnson.The Saturday Mash-Up presenter, who wowed audiences with his moves on Strictly back in 2021, celebrated his wedding over the weekend and has been sharing some adorable snaps from their special day. Rhys revealed that he and Beth had a cute "pre-wedding handshake", posting a video on Instagram where they're seen perfecting it.

EastEnders actress Bonnie Langford is back on our screens in Doctor Who – a role she first played four decades ago.The star says she's happy to be back, but went through a sad phase in her life when she separated from her husband in 2015.The 59 year old national treasure parted ways with actor Paul Grunert in 2015 after they "fell out of love" following two decades of marriage.The pair, who share a daughter, tied the knot in 1995 in Mauritius, reports the Express. In April 2015, Bonnie, who also played Carmel Kazemi in EastEnders, cited "unreasonable behaviour" in documents submitted at a court in London's Holborn.

Dr Michael Mosley was rumoured to have been asked to take part in Strictly Come Dancing just weeks before he died.The TV star and medic, known for the series Trust Me, I'm A Doctor and his podcast Just One Thing, went missing last week during a holiday on the Greek island of Symi before his body was found in a rocky area near Agia Marina beach on Sunday, 9 June. Now, The Mail Online is reporting that Michael, 67, had told friends that he had been invited to do Strictly this year for the show's 20-year anniversary series. According to the publication, he was not thought to have signed a contract yet but a friend of the doctor said: "He told me just the week before last he'd been invited to do Strictly." Michael, whose work to improve the nation's health included popularising the 5:2 diet and encouraging people to be more active, had spoken about the benefits of dancing in a May 2022 episode of Just One Thing titled "How can dancing help your brain?".

Amanda Abbington has wiped her social media presence clean as Giovanni Pernice faces a shocking exit from Strictly Come Dancing. The Sherlock star seems to have vanished from several online platforms, including Instagram and X (previously known as Twitter), coinciding with the day it was confirmed that Giovanni won't be returning for the 2024 series.The 33 year old dancer has faced allegations from several of his former partners over his behaviour, which he has denied.

The Strictly Come Dancing line-up has been announced - and Giovanni Pernice won't appear following allegations of 'abuse' from former celebrity partners. Giovanni's Strictly partner Amanda Abbington, whom he danced with in 2023, claimed to have PTSD following her experience on the show.

It has been confirmed that Amy Dowden will return to Strictly Come Dancing this year after being forced out of last year's series due to her cancer diagnosis.

Corrie legend Helen Worth, known for her iconic role as Gail Platt, is rumoured to be swapping the cobbles for the dance floor or even the jungle following her surprise announcement that she's leaving the soap after an impressive 50-year stint.The 73 year old actress left fans in shock this week when she revealed her plans to say goodbye to Weatherfield.The soap's producers have promised viewers an "emotional" exit and a "major storyline" for Gail as she prepares to depart at the end of the year. But the buzz has quickly shifted to what's next for Helen.

Vito Coppola, the Strictly Come Dancing star, has shared an emotional tribute to his loved ones as he spends more time away from his family in Italy.The dancer has had a whirlwind year since winning the show last year and things haven't slowed down for him. Despite spending Christmas at home in Italy, Vito has been constantly on the move since the start of the year. He was reunited with his celeb dance partner Ellie Leach shortly after returning to the UK, and the reigning champs toured the country in the Strictly Come Dancing Live 2024 tour alongside several other couples from the 2023 series.

Coronation Street legend Helen Worth is rumoured to be lined up for Strictly Come Dancing after leaving the cobbles and her role as Gail Platt for good. Helen, 73, made a shock announcement to soap fans, that she would be leaving Weatherfield and Gail behind after an incredible five decades on the ITV show. Now, odds for her to join the BBC celebrity dance show have skyrocketed.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell absolutely beamed with joy as she shared the most adorable baby news from her Australian getaway.The much-loved Strictly star and her beau, YouTuber and author Joe Sugg, have jetted off for some well-deserved family time in Dianne's native Australia The trip comes in what has been a difficult year so far for Dianne, 35, as she's been juggling supporting her dad - who lives in Australia - through his battle with cancer, with her busy life filming Strictly and her other work commitments in the UK. In sweet clips she posted to her social media this week, Dianne and Joe were seen snuggling up to her newborn nephew Roman and big his sister Zofia for the first time.

BBC’s hit Strictly Come Dancing has been hit by yet another crisis after it was claimed that a top star has had explicit pictures leaked online. It's been revealed that images have been spread on the internet, leaving the target, who is known to millions of fans of the BBC dance show, absolutely devastated. A source told The Sun, who revealed the story: “It’s a huge betrayal of trust and it has left them shaken.They will be taking action to get them taken down but it’s a real blow.

2024 Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas could be taking to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom according to bookies. Sydnie, 28, wowed viewers at home over the weekend when she was crowned winner of this year’s Britain's Got Talent after amassing a whopping 27% share of the public vote on Sunday, 2 May’s episode of the show. And now the Somewhere Over The Rainbow singer could be set to swap her microphone for her dancing shoes according to bookies, who have tipped her to land a place on the popular BBC One show.

Janette Manrara has been flooded with support from her fans and famous pals, including Gemma Atkinson, after revealing a sad loss. The former Strictly Come Dancing pro has recently ditched the UK with her husband Aljaz Skorjanec and their daughter, Lyra Rose.

Amanda Abbington has finally opened up about her feud with her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice, branding him "nasty and awful". The 33-year-old Strictly professional is currently facing accusations of "threatening and abusive" behaviour during rehearsals on the show, which he has categorically denied.

Chris McCausland has reportedly signed up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.The Liverpool-born comedian will be the show's first blind contestant.The rumoured signing comes three years after deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis took home the Glitterball Trophy after dancing her way to the final with dance professional Giovanni Pernice. BBC bosses are said to be "delighted" by the signing, and are hoping to "showcase disability on TV." Chris was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, which caused him to lose his sight completely at 22 years old, he's since described this time as "scary and embarrassing." Chris previously explained: "I got myself into bad situations because I didn’t want to ask for help.

One of This Morning's much-loved presenters is reportedly joining the cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2024.The legendary Bank Of Dave star Dave Fishwick, 52, a finance pioneer and telly expert, is believed to have signed up for the new series, which begins in September. It's said he "can't wait to get started" after he recently being invited to sign to confirm his appearance after being approached by BBC bosses.The self-made businessman's own bank, Burnley Savings and Loans, recently featured in two popular documentaries and his story spawned a popular film.The Netflix sensation, who despite leaving school at 16 without any qualifications loaned more than £27 million to people and businesses and is the inspiration behind the hit film Bank of Dave. According to The Sun, a source said: "Dave is a real community hero and the best of British.