Strictly pro Nadiya Bychkova without celeb partner as 'she towered over the men' at 5ft8

Joe McFadden claims he won’t be jealous if Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones wins this year’s competition.

Love Island's Chyna Mills and Strictly Come Dancing's Neil Jones have welcomed their first child together. Strictly professional Neil, 41, and Love Islander Chyna, 24, began dating in 2022 and are now proud parents of a baby girl.The pair announced her birth as they shared the first picture of their little one on Instagram. Alongside an adorable black and white snap of their baby's feet, Chyna wrote: "Our hearts are so full", along with a white love heart emoji.The couple also shared the happy news with HELLO!, as Neil said: "Mum and baby are doing really well, she's everything we hoped for and more." Messages of congratulations soon flooded in from celeb pals and Neil's Strictly co-stars.

Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier and his pro partner Dianne Buswell share a 'different connection' and seem like 'they've known each other all their lives', according to a body language expert. Bobby, 20, has seen his star rise even further in the few weeks that he has appeared on Strictly - having already become a famous face through his role as Freddie Slater on EastEnders, and being the son of TV star Jeff Brazier and the late Jade Goody. He and Australian professional dancer Dianne, 34, have impressed the judges with their routines during the two live shows of the series so far - and they have clearly forged a very close bond.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Dianne Buswell and her dancing partner Bobby Brazier, 20, enjoyed a fun day out at the EastEnders studios, exploring the set and taking fun pictures for fans.The flame-haired dancer, 34, who revealed their sweet nicknames for one another, showed fans on her Instagram how much fun they were having as they posed for photos outside the Queen Vic and inside Beale's Plaice fish shop. She said: "The day that the Bobsta was paired with the Buzzer outside the Queen Vic and of course Beale's Plaice. "Genuinely feel so lucky to be dancing with this lovely human and we're both very excited to show you our Charleston tomorrow night!!!" She then tagged in Bobby, Eastenders and Strictly.

Bobby Brazier made a surprising confession during an interview on Tuesday's It Takes Two - he has never watched Strictly Come Dancing before. Host Fleur East couldn't help but question the 20-year-old EastEnders actor about his lack of experience with the popular show. Fleur began the conversation with a playful tone: "Before we get stuck in, we need to discuss something very, very serious.

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.

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.

It looks like Strictly saved the best until last as Casualty's Nigel Harman topped the Strictly leaderboard with Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach and Layton Williams close behind. Strictly Come Dancing kicked off with a bang on Saturday night, 23 September, as 15 brand new celebs prepared to battle it out on the dancefloor for the first time in the series.The show opened with a dramatic performance by the professional dancers performing at a scenic, coastal viewpoint before the scene moved to the Strictly dance floor where the rest of the professionals joined the performance.

Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier left his proud father in tears after his very first performance in his Saturday night debut.The 20-year-old EastEnders actor took to the floor with his pro dancer, Dianne Buswell to perform the Foxtrot. Following their dance to McFly’s ‘It’s All About You’, the judges were left very impressed. Craig Revel Horwood praised Bobby for his “frame” and “storytelling”’.

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.

The first night of Strictly Come Dancing kicks off on Saturday 23 September, but not all of the pro-dancers are feeling the heat of the competition, after they weren’t chosen to have celebrity partners. Stars Nadiya Bychkova and Neil Jones weren’t picked to dance with the celebs this year.

The Strictly Come Dancing live shows return to our screens tonight, with 15 new celebrities waiting to make their dancing debut. With the cast made up of 15 big-name celebrities and 19 professional dancers, four pros will miss out this year.The four who missed out were confirmed during the launch show on Saturday, 16 September.They are Nadiya Bychkova, Neil Jones, Amy Dowden and Michelle Tsiakkas.The four of them will be watching from the sidelines, but they will be taking part in the group numbers.

Zara McDermott has put the blame on her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Graziano Di Prima for her nasty injury ahead of the live shows.

Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova has hinted at the reason she has missed out on a celebrity partner for this year's new series. The professional dancer admitted she is 'very disappointed' not to be appearing on the BBC One reality show after being a regular since 2017.

EastEnders star Molly Rainford has revealed who she will be backing on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing when the live shows return on Saturday night. Molly starred on last year's series of the BBC show, and she managed to reach the final, where she finished as a runner-up with her dance partner Carlos Gu.

Bobby Brazier has said he was “over the moon” to be partnered with Dianne Buswell on Strictly Come Dancing and said that they “clicked straight away”. EastEnders star Bobby, 20, who won the National Television Awards rising star gong earlier this month, was revealed to be dancing with professional dancer Dianne, 34, in Saturday’s launch episode. Speaking to the PA news agency about the pairing, Bobby said: “I was over the moon because Dianne’s exactly who I wanted.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova has opened up on the BBC series after she wasn't given a celebrity partner this year for the first time in six years.The Ukrainian dancer remains a part of the group dances, however was informed by Strictly bosses that she wouldn’t be getting a celebrity partner this year.The dancer appears to be remaining positive as she opened up to her Instagram followers on the new series of the BBC show. Nadiya said: “I just wanted to encourage you all today because that is what you have done for me over the weekend.This is going to be a brilliant series of Strictly.

Sam Thompson has said he is "so proud" of his girlfriend Zara McDermott following her Strictly Come Dancing debut on Saturday. The former Made in Chelsea star, 31, took to his Instagram Stories to share his excitement with fans as the launch show for the 2023 series aired, featuring ex-Love Islander Zara, 26, who will be competing for the Glitterball trophy. Sam, who has been dating Zara since May 2019, hosted a viewing party at his home and cheered his girlfriend on, as it was revealed that she's been partnered with Graziano Di Prima.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova has broken her silence on missing out on the 2023 series following Saturday night's launch show, after she was flooded with support from fans watching at home.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova has shared her disappointment at being left without a celebrity partner for the 2023 series, as she spoke out for the first time since the launch show. Nadiya was paired with singer Matt Goss last year, but this year, she will be watching from the sidelines and taking part in the professional dance numbers in the coming months.The programme returned on Saturday, 16 September, and after the episode concluded, Nadiya took to Instagram to update her fans on her situation in an honest post.