Strictly Come Dancing star quits work to focus on 'being a dad'

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has revealed how she saved a dog that had been 'left for dead at the side of a road'. The pro dancer is passionate about pooches and owns several rescues herself, and she recently spoke out about how important her pets are in her life.

Good Morning Britain star Nick Dixon has been forced to hit back after being accused of 'breaking the law' while appearing live on the latest edition of the show.

Giovanni Pernice has shared his love for one of his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars after opening up about the difficult decision to move to the UK. Last week, the dancer, who has appeared on the BBC One dance show since 2019, discussed the things he wished he knew when he left Italy.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has briefly opened up about her breast cancer surgery after receiving questions from fans following her latest update. The dancer told fans last month that she had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer after discovering a lump.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared her plans to 'keep busy' as she was seen reuniting with a former co-star after undergoing surgery for breast cancer. Amy shared last month how she'd found a lump which was later confirmed as stage 3 breast cancer.

BBC bosses are hoping to poach Holly Willoughby for this year's Strictly Come Dancing, and are reportedly offering her a presenting role on the show.The experienced presenter, 42, has worked on ITV daytime show This Morning since 2009 but according to an insider has "good relationship" with BBC bosses, who have been looking to poach her from their rival for a while now. Holly worked with the BBC last year with Lee Mack when the pair hosted Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof. And now the channel is looking to bring the TV star into a presenting role on Strictly, currently presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton has revealed he's decided to have a break from work commitments to focus on being a dad. It comes after the 40-year-old confessed that he's been constantly performing since lockdown restrictions came to an end. He explained: "It went Singin' in the Rain, Rock of Ages, The War of the Worlds, Burn the Floor.

Strictly Come Dancing alumni Kevin Clifton is to take "a break from all performing work" to spend time being a dad. The 40 year old pro, who welcomed baby Minnie in January with TV presenter partner Stacey Dooley, said he “didn’t want to miss” seeing the little one grow up. Kevin and Stacey found love as they won Strictly as dance partners in 2018 thanks to their sizzling chemistry.

He was a fan favourite on Strictly Come Dancing who kept us all on our toes with his fancy footwork through the years. And now former BBC star Kevin Clifton has announced he's having a "career break" from "all work" as he focuses on fatherhood for a bit.

Giovanni Pernice has opened up about his move to the UK as he prepares for another stint dazzling audiences and fans of Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer, who is set to return to the ballroom this autumn, took to social media with a video as he discussed the three things he wished he knew when he left Italy.

Victoria Pendleton revealed that her twin brother Alex died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. The Strictly Come Dancing star shared the devastating news with her Instagram followers where she shared a picture of the two along with a heartfelt statement. She penned: ‘Alex Pendleton 24.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice shared moving comments about their co-star Amy Dowden after they were asked for an update following her cancer diagnosis.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has said she is 'honoured and moved' as she shared some exciting special news with her fans. The former EastEnders actress revealed that she has been given her own portrait in The National Portrait Gallery.

Tom Brady celebrated Father’s Day by confessing he still has some work to do when it comes to being a parent.

Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon has a wickedly funny sense of humor — and he has Molly Shannon to thank for that.

Strictly Come Dancing has announced that singer Fleur East will be taking over on spin-off It Takes Two after Rylan Clark stepped down as host.

Fleur East has been announced as the new host of Strictly Come Dancing ’s companion show It Takes Two.The former contestant and star on the BBC One competition beamed as she arrived in the studio on Friday night’s episode of The One Show. "It's a lot to take in isn't it. How did you feel when the call came?" presenter Alex Jones asked.

Kevin Clifton has revealed he and Stacey Dooley are already thinking about trying to have a little brother or sister for their baby girl Minnie who was born in January this year.The Strictly Come Dancing winners love being parents and want baby Minnie to have another tot so they can be a “little gang”. “Stacey’s already talking about Minnie needing a brother or a sister,” confides Kevin.

Ballroom dancing has given Kevin Clifton fame, fortune and even family thanks to his romance with Strictly Come Dancing partner Stacey Dooley – the couple’s baby girl Minnie was born in January this year . But there was a time when Kevin rebelled against the strict nature of ballroom and posed as a “bad boy”, even dressing as a goth as he searched to find himself beyond the sequins. So when he was offered the opportunity to take part in Who Do You Think You Are?, Kevin jumped at the chance to learn more about his identity and find a legacy he could one day share with his daughter.

K.J. Yossman Michael Flatley, best known as the creator and star of Irish stage show “Lord of the Dance,” is set to be immortalized on screen with a biographical drama series about his life. Produced by StoryFirst and tentatively titled “Dancelord,” the series is billed as a “no holds barred biopic” which will chronicle the highs and lows of Flatley’s colorful life. It has been written by Micho Rutare (“Z Nation”) with casting set to begin imminently. Jessica Sherman (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) is on-board as casting director. “For every transcendent moment onstage, Flatley endures grueling hours of pain and the loneliness of the road,” reads the synopsis. “Taunted by the media and, at times, doubted by everyone but his fans, Flatley bounces back time and again, dancing from his heart well into middle age and transforming Irish dance forever.”