Strictly Come Dancing's Annabel Croft's tragic loss of husband who died after short health battle

Bobby Brazier has shared an emotional 'thank you' message after he was seen making it through to another week on Strictly Come Dancing. There was nothing stopping the EastEnders actor on Saturday night (October 7) as he unleashed his loose hips during his Movie Week performance.

Gemma Atkinson has shared the 'silver lining' in Gorka Marquez's exit from Strictly Come Dancing as she speaks out after missing the results playing out. The Hits Radio host was actually out with her fiance at the Pride of Britain Awards when the results show aired on Sunday night (October 8).

A Strictly Come Dancing star who missed days of training following a hospital dash this week looks set to perform in tonight's show (Saturday October 7).

It's time for lights, camera, action in the ballroom as Strictly Come Dancing is back for week three of the competition and viewers may want to grab their popcorn as the 14 remaining couples are taking us to the movies.

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has been dealt a devastating blow only 24 hours before the team gear up for the next live show, as the latest bookies' odds indicate that he and celebrity partner Nikita Kanda could be knocked out of the competition next. It's been a tough journey for the pair so fair this series, as after a difficult fortnight in the training room, 28 year old Nikita and Gorka, 33, ended up in the bottom two on the leaderboard. Following viewers' votes, the duo were unfortunately in the dance-off against gameshow host and comedian Les Dennis, 69.

The first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing has been confirmed, following a shock dance off during Sunday's show. On Saturday, 30 September, the 15 stars of the series performed for the second time, but for the first time this year, the public could have their say through the vote.The scores were added to last week's scores, and it was delight for Layton Williams as he topped the leaderboard, but despair for Les Dennis as he finished bottom. It was then over to the public, and their votes meant that Les and his partner Nancy Xu would face Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez in the first dance off of the series.

Former Family Fortunes host Les Dennis has become the first celebrity to depart the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor this year. After the first public vote of the BBC One show's 21st series, the 69-year-old found himself up against radio presenter Nikita Kanda in Sunday’s dance-off.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left saddened after an online leak revealed which couple would be leaving the competition first.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova has declared her love for one of her co-stars after being 'snubbed' for a celebrity partner this year. There are 15 new couples currently taking to the ballroom floor as the 2023 run of the competition got underway last weekend.

The Strictly Come Dancing star who 'really wants to win' has been named following the first live show of the series. The BBC One dance contest kicked off in its usual spectacular fashion on Saturday night (September 23) as the 15 new couples performed for the judges and viewers for the first time.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nancy Xu has spoken out after fans spotted blood on her neck following her dance with Les Dennis. The professional dancer was seen clutching her neck as she walked up the staircase with Les during Saturday night’s show.

Strictly Come Dancing fan super sleuths believe they have already worked out who will be leaving this year's series of the show after just one first live show - and it's not who you might expect. As the 15 core contestants took to the dancefloor for their first dances, detective fans are convinced they've 'worked out' who will be voted off first.The show on Saturday got off to a flying start with incredible debut performances all around including Nigel Harman's powerful Paso Doble which rightfully topped the leaderboard. Proving how highly talented this year's group is, the leaderboard then proceeded to have four celebrities in joint second place with Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams, Ellie Leach and Amanda Abbington all scoring a high 29 points each.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have praised Craig Revel-Horwood for this "honest" scoring and critiques following the first live show of the 2023 series, which aired on Saturday 23 September. Craig, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke are back on the judging panel for another year of Strictly.The celebrity line-up includes the likes of Adam Thomas, Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach and Angela Scanlon. The judges' scores during Saturday's show appeared to divide viewers, with many surprisingly supporting Craig, who is regularly criticised for his harsh comments and low scores.

Amy Dowden sent a sweet message of support to her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as she is unable to take part in the series following her cancer diagnosis.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left divided by Tess Daly’s outfit as she returned to present the first live show of the series with Claudia Winkleman. In a change from the usual glamorous dresses, Tess wore a chick white shirt with black sparkly trousers.

Bobby Brazier is already a front-runner in this year's Strictly Come Dancing and he hasn't even performed for the judges yet. The 20-year-old, who has been partner with Dianne Buswell in the dance contest, is a British model and actor best known for his role as Freddie Slater in EastEnders.

Adam Thomas is set to light up the ballroom with his infectious smile this weekend but there's a hidden pain behind his trademark giggle which he revealed not long after he was announced as one of the 15 celebrities taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

It seems that the magic of the dance floor on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing extends beyond the glitz and glamour, as several couples who met on the show have ended up starting families together. These heartwarming stories show that the connections formed on the Strictly Come Dancing stage can lead to beautiful and lasting partnerships beyond the dance floor. Let's take a look at all the Strictly bundles of joy that have come from the show.

The launch show last weekend was just a taster of what's to come as you could say that Strictly Come Dancing officially begins tonight. Last Saturday (September 16), fans of the BBC One dance contest got to see which celebrities had been paired with which professional dancer before their journey to the Glitterball trophy - hopefully - got started.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left asking questions about who decides what dances the couples do each week as the routines for week one were revealed. The hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens last weekend (Saturday, September 16) with the much-anticipated launch show.