Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas, 62, stuns fans as she poses up a storm in co-star's swimwear and told 'holy moly'

Last week, much-loved former Strictly pro Oti Mabuse and her husband Marius Lepure made the delightful announcement that they're expecting their first child together. And 2021 contestant and Loose Women panellist Judi Love this week wished the loved-up couple a huge congratulations, predicting Oti's sister, Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse "will be the best auntie ever". Writing in her OK! column this week, Judi, 43, gushed: "That baby is being born into an incredible family legacy – I already know that he/she is going to come out dancing!" Register for FREE to read this article in full.

Nicki Chapman has opened up about her striking new look, telling us that "loose jowls" and a dreaded double chin had taken her self-consciousness to the extreme – so much so, the Escape To The Country host would avoid having her photo taken. "We’re all critical of something in our bodies, and for me it was the skin under my jawline," she told us following her non-surgical makeover.

The return of Strictly Come Dancing is just weeks away, and rehearsals are well underway for both the professional dancers and the cast of celebrities. However, one of the stars of 2023, Bobby Brazier, is getting some extra training away from the dance floor from his EastEnders co-star Molly Rainford.

Some celebrities are synonymous with certain months of the year – just think Michael Bublé and December. September, however, firmly belongs to Motsi Mabuse.The month marks the start of Strictly Come Dancing, when the dancer emerges from her forest – yes, forest – and swaps her idyllic life in Germany with her husband Evgenij Voznyuk and their five-year-old daughter for sequins and the samba. Motsi, 42, admits that it doesn’t take any coaxing to get her out of her woodland home and into the BBC ballroom as soon as a new season kicks off.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her "unique" and "unforgettable" friend as he passed away aged 54.The 62 year old broke the news on Instagram that designer Luca Sartori suddenly died, leaving his loved ones shocked. Luca's partner, Vesa Hietala, was first to break the tragic news, as he told his followers what happened to him. He wrote on Instagram: "Yesterday, I lost the love of my life, my best friend and my partner of 26 years.

Fans have said they're 'so sorry' as Shirley Ballas led tributes as the Strictly Come Dancing team mourned a tragic loss. The dance contest's head judge took to Instagram to share her own tribute following the death of designer and former dancer Luca Sartori.

Dancing With The Stars' Derek Hough has described his woodland wedding to Hayley Erbert as a “fairytale”.The dancer, 38, who is the former flame of UK singer Cheryl, tied the knot with his DWTS co-star in a redwood forest before a party at a cliffside estate in Carmel, California. Derek's best man was fellow DWTS professional Mark Ballas, who is the son of Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, while his dancer sister Julianne Hough served as a bridesmaid.The TV personality told US magazine People: “It’s one of the most breathtaking places.

Strictly Come Dancing celebrities can never truly be prepared for the technical challenges that lie before them, argues head judge Shirley Ballas. As the 2023 competition nears its start date, the casting of Angela Scanlon and Layton Williams has resurrected the show's regular 'fix' claims, due to the TV presenter and actor's experiences in the West End musical scene. Shirley, 62, told The Mirror: "I think it’s very unfair at this point to single out anybody, because most children had a little bit of training.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Amy Dowden has revealed that she has blood clots as she returned home amid her breast cancer battle. The 33 year old ballroom star announced her diagnosis in May of this year, as doctors told her she had stage three breast cancer, but she vowed to "get back on that dance floor".

It won't be long now until the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens as the BBC announce the launch date of the first episode.

Those who are missing their Strictly Come Dancing fix don't have to wait too long until the much anticipated series returns to screens. The hit BBC One dance contest is set to make a comeback for its 21st series with a star-studded line-up competing to lift the all important Glitterball trophy.

Head Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has wowed fans as she stripped off for a bikini and heels photoshoot in her garden. She shared a number of pictures in different swimwear and dresses, including a colourful geometric bikini, a royal blue, floral-patterned swimming costume, and a black knee-length dress. In the caption, the 62 year old reminded followers to “love yourself” and that she was inspired by her friend and fellow dance judge, Motsi Mabuse.

Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has broken his silence after it was revealed earlier this week that he had previously cheated on his fiancé. The 34 year old star, who first shot to fame on the Great British Bake Off back in 2012, took to social media on Tuesday to address reports of his infidelity, just one year on since becoming a household name on the 2021 series of Strictly.

Annabel Croft has said her late husband was a “huge fan” of Strictly Come Dancing but she will not be taking herself “too seriously” on the dancefloor this year.The former British number one tennis player and broadcaster is among the star-studded line-up of the new series of the BBC’s flagship show. Annabel, 57, was the youngest Briton to compete in the Wimbledon Championships for almost a century at the age of 15. She then became a junior champion at the tournament in 1984 at the age of 18.

The final contestant taking part in Strictly Come Dancing has been announced as TV star Les Dennis.

Strictly Come Dancing has announced Les Dennis as the final celebrity joining the ballroom cast in 2023. It's not the first time that Les has been asked to be a part of the hit BBC show, as he was originally asked when he was starring on Coronation Street, between 2014 and 2016, but he turned it down. Revealing he would be joining the show on Friday morning, he said: "I was asked when I was in Corrie but you can't do it when you're in Corrie so you have to wait til you come out." The TV presenter, 69, joins stars including Angela Rippon, Layton Williams, Nigel Harman and Zara McDermott on the dancefloor this autumn.

Strictly Come Dancing Shirley Ballas has opened up about her 'terrifying' week as fans hailed her 'brave' move in memory of her late brother. The BBC show's head judge was embraced by her partner, Daniel Taylor and appeared to wipe tears from her eyes.

Strictly Come Dancing's 13th contestant has been revealed as former EastEnders star Nigel Harman. The news was announced on Thursday morning non ITV's Lorraine show by Christine Lampard.

Zara McDermott has been announced as the latest contestant taking part in Strictly Come Dancing. The Love Island alum, who is dating reality star Sam Thompson, has joined the line-up for Strictly alongside Layton Williams, Angela Rippon, and Amanda Abbington.

With just weeks left to go until Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens, the sixth star hoping to scoop the glitter ball trophy has been revealed to be Angela Scanlon Speaking on Radio Two, where it was announced that she would be appearing on the show, Angela said: "It's been kind of in the ether for a number of years and we've been close. "But we wanted to have another baby so then we were trying to have a baby, and then I was then pregnant, then I had a very small child, and now it just felt right this year.