Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez shares details of 'exclusive' group with co-stars as daughter 'gutted'

Adam Thomas has opened up about the 'frustrating' part of his Strictly Come Dancing journey, being part of the show's 'bubble' and where he hopes to get to in the BBC One dance contest.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said going through treatment for breast cancer has resulted in the “toughest year” of her life. The 33-year-old appeared on the Stand Up To Cancer live show on Channel 4 at the Francis Crick Institute to celebrate a decade of the appeal for Cancer Research UK.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans were left worried when they didn't see Giovanni Pernice in the opening dance number on Sunday, however, there was a good reason for his absence. Fans were puzzled when they couldn't spot Giovanni among the professionals in the opening Wednesday-themed routine, with many sharing their concerns on social media. One fan tweeted: "The f*** is this?! Where's Giovanni's rightful solo?? #strictly," but another quickly replied that Giovanni had missed the recordings due to an injury.

Strictly Come Dancing stars have sent their best wishes to Amanda Abbington after she revealed why she left the competition.

Beverley Knight has hit hit back at TV viewers who accused her of lip syncing on Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday evening. The singer, 50, put on an incredible performance during the results show on 16 October. Beverley belted out I'm On Fire with the London Community Gospel Choir, while Strictly pros Gorka Marquez and Katya Jones performed a stunning routine together.

Beverley Knight has spoken out after she was hit with accusations following her performance on Strictly Come Dancing. The singer was seen putting on a dramatic performance in the ballroom on Sunday night (October 15) during the dance contest's results show.

Gorka Marquez made a much-welcomed return to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom during the latest results show despite being axed from the competition. The Spanish dancer said a sad farewell last weekend when he and celebrity dance partner Nikita Kanda were the second couple to be eliminated.

Jody Cundy CBE and Jowita Przystal have become the latest pair to leave Strictly Come Dancing. The couple were axed after Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer were saved by judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Shirley Ballas.

Gorka Marquez has opened up about his gruelling schedule as he juggles Strictly Come Dancing training and rehearsals as well as being a father-of-two.

Movie Week is done and dusted and what a spectacle it was, but this weekend on Strictly Come Dancing, the 13 remaining couples will once again be vying to impress the judges with their routines and you - the voting public.

Adam Thomas has shared with fans the thing he is 'struggling' with amid training for his next performance on Strictly Come Dancing. The Waterloo Road star will be back in the ballroom this Saturday night (October 14) with his professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk.

Helen Skelton has opened up about her marriage split as she recalled a question she was asked by her Strictly Come Dancing partner Gorka Marquez. The Countryfile star and her rugby player announced in April last year (2022) that they were "no longer a couple".

Fans have said 'sorry' to Gorka Marquez as he shared one of his first updates since his exit from Strictly Come Dancing. The Spanish dancer and his celebrity dance partner Nikita Kanda were eliminated from the dance competition on Sunday (October 8) following week three of the 2023 series.

Ryan Thomas has told his younger brother Adam that he's 'going to need' it as he offered him some dancing tips following his own big announcement. The former Coronation Street star has been supporting Adam as he competes in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Gemma Atkinson was seen swapping Gorka Marquez for his Strictly Come Dancing co-star as they posed for a smiling snap at the Pride of Britain Awards. The Hits Radio host was finally reunited with her fiance after four weeks apart due to him working on the BBC One dance contest.

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.

Some Strictly Come Dancing viewers appear to have spotted an issue with the show's epic Barbie-themed routine. On the whole, fans of the BBC One dance contest were beside themselves as the professional dancers kicked off Movie Week results night with a performance dedicated to Greta Gerwig's blockbuster.

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).

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were swooning over Gorka Marquez on Sunday night as the professional dancer channelled Ryan Gosling's Ken for a Barbie-themed routine.

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.