Strictly fans disappointed as 'the fun one' is first to be sent home after shock dance-off

Strictly Come Dancing's Eddie Kadi joked "there had to be a catch" as he spoke about escaping elimination just a week after scoring the first perfect ten of the series. The comedian and partner Karen Hauer's American Smooth failed to impress on Saturday, landing them in the dance-off.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima has spoken about the moment he landed in the bottom two with Zara McDermott - and how he spurred her on to dance another week. The 26-year-old former Love Island star made it safely through this weekend's show after winning audiences over with her Viennese Waltz. However, her Movie Week Paso Doble landed her in the dance-off the weekend before, with the documentary presenter fighting radio DJ Nikita Kanda for a place in the competition.

Strictly Come Dancing fans said they were left distracted by a former contestant 'screaming like a banshee' in the audience. On Saturday night, 14 October, actor Adam Thomas was the second to take to the dance floor alongside his partner Luba Mushtuk. And as the pair wowed the judges and the crowd with their impressive Waltz, one audience member, in particular, couldn’t seem to get enough.

A brand new 'Strictly curse' is rumoured to be taking over London's Elstree Studio, which has resulted in an outpouring of complaints from viewers at home. On Saturday night, Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach and her professional partner Vito Coppola pulled out all the stops to give their audience a performance they'd never forget, as they opened the show with a high-energy Salsa.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has broken her silence after viewers made the same observation. Those tuning in to the BBC One dance contest over the weekend couldn't help but notice the professional dancer seeming unimpressed as she returned to the ballroom with comedian Eddie Kadi.

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.

Zara McDermott has revealed she was "gutted" after being in the Strictly dance off last week.The Strictly Come Dancing star, who is partnered up with Graziano Di Prima, has pleaded with fans to vote for her this week, so she can avoid being in the bottom two again.The 26-year-old, who found fame on Love Island, posted the appeal to her 1.8 million Instagram followers. Last week, the now documentary presenter took part in the dance-off against presenter Nikita Kanda and her dance partner Gorka Márquez.

Gone are the days when celebs fibbed about their ‘tweakments’.These days, stars – including Kerry Katona – can barely keep quiet about their not-so-secret glow-ups! KERRY KATONA Former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona says she was “blown away” by the results of a non-surgical facelift after sharing before and after snaps with fans last week.The mum-of-five, 43, admitted she was “so scared” about “messing with [her] face”, but felt she was at an age where “it’s ok to have tweaks done here, and there”. She added, “I feel so amazing – I can’t believe the results.

The second celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing has been confirmed following a tense dance-off. All 14 couples took to the dance floor on Saturday, 7 October, as movie week hit the studio, but it went better for some than others.This week, it was time for a new leader on the leader board as TV presenter Angela Scanlon and her partner Carlos Gu scored an impressive 35 out of 40.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers are convinced they have spotted a feud between one of the show's professional dancers and a judge. Following this weekend's episodes, they now believe that long-serving pro Karen Hauer and head judge Shirley Ballas are in the midst of a feud.

Strictly Come Dancing's first results show on Sunday night saw viewers gutted for Les Dennis as he was the first celebrity to be axed from the competition alongside professional partner Nancy Xu.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have accused head judge Shirley Ballas of giving out low scores to the female contestants on the show, just a year after she was hit with a sexism row.The experienced dancer gave a lower score than her fellow judges to celebrities, Anglea Rippon, Zara McDermott, and Ellie Leach on Saturday, 30 September. As Shirley gave her feedback and then her score during the show, she was booed by members of the live audience.

Les Dennis has spoken out after being eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing during last night’s show.Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, the comedian and TV presenter responded to fans who were sad to see him go so early on in the competition. One viewer said that his ousting had been the “wrong decision.” “Wrong decision. Was Les Dennis the best dancer? No.

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.

The new series of Strictly Come Dancing is well underway and it's safe to say comedian Les Dennis has got people talking after the second live show. Les, 69, is competing on this year's series of the BBC One show alongside professional dancer Nancy Xu, 32, and the duo danced the samba in week two to 70s classic Rock the Boat by the Hues Corporation. The actor's moves landed him an overall score of 15 out of 40 from the judges, with Craig awarding him 2, Motsi and Shirley both giving 4 and Anton kindly scoring it a 5.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has been threatened with prison by her ex-husband after accusations made by the star in her autobiography if she does not retract claims that he controlled her. Motsi, 42, is allegedly being sued by Timo Kulczak, 45, in German courts, after the BBC star accused him of restricting her access to cash and even deciding what she ate.Timo has denied all claims.

Coronation Street fans have been left sharing the same comment after seeing Ellie Leach light up the ballroom in her new gig. The actress left viewers stunned as she performed for the first time on Strictly Come Dancing with her professional dancer partner Vito Coppola.

Strictly Come Dancing fans say they spotted an awkward moment between EastEnders star Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell during the end credits of Saturday night's episode. Fans of the show claim they spotted the clanger after Bobby was seemingly caught getting confused about when he would next perform.