Strictly's Annabel Croft on devastating death of husband who died just 16 weeks after diagnosis

Tributes have been pouring in for a much-loved dad who tragically passed away just hours after visiting a walk-in centre. Paul McHugh, a 37 year old fitness instructor at Lifestyles Alsop Fitness Centre in Walton, died suddenly on Saturday, October 21.

Brendan Cole has said that Annabel Croft and Zara McDermott's days on Strictly Come Dancing are "numbered" as he shared his verdict on this year's line-up of celebrities.The former Strictly pro, 47, has shared his thoughts with Sky Bingo, as he began: "Annabel and Johannes [Radebe] and Zara and Graziano [Di Prima] days are numbered. "I’m surprised either couple has lasted this long." He also hit out at former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas, as he continued: "Also, Adam and Luba [Mushtuk], I don’t know what their number was, but I don’t see it belonging on Strictly.To me it was a nothing number and I didn’t want to watch it." Turning his thoughts to Angela Rippon, Brendan argued she's not going to get better if she can’t create "magical moments" with her Latin numbers.

Strictly Come Dancing fans are in for a treat as legend Kevin Clifton is set to 'make a return' and pick up his dancing shoes four years on from quitting the show. Kevin, who won the competition in 2019 with his now-partner Stacey Dooley, will replace his sister Joanne Clifton in Choreography Corner on spin-off show It Takes Two.

Amanda Abbington has broken her silence following her shock exit from Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing star Eddie Kadi has paid tribute to his professional partner Karen Hauer, labelling her a “queen” after the pair left the competition on Sunday night.Their shock exit came after Eddie and Karen scored 24 out of 40 for their Samba to the song Calm Down by Rema and Selena Gomez on Saturday 21 October, leaving them bottom of the leaderboard. The dance duo faced Love Island legend Zara McDermott, 26, and Graziano Di Prima in the dreaded dance off on Sunday following the public vote.

The BBC's most senior Strictly Come Dancing contestant, Angela Rippon, has been delighting fans with her dance skills and impressive flexibility with partner Kai Widdrington. Although Angela is celebrated for her illustrious TV career, she has mostly kept her private life away from the limelight. Angela's life, as fascinating as it is, has been marked by personal challenges, including the end of her marriage to childhood sweetheart Christopher Dare, which was described as a "painful" breakup.The couple, who were sweethearts from an early age, tied the knot in 1967, just as Angela's career was taking off.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova has shared a brand new career move after being 'snubbed' from the latest series. The professional dancer wasn't chosen to have a celebrity partner during the latest run of the BBC One dance contest.

John Whaite has shared his devastation at Channel 4 cancelling Steph's Packed Lunch in an emotional tribute where he says the daytime show "changed my life".The Great British Bake Off star, who was runner-up in Strictly Come Dancing 2021, is the programme's in-house chef where he works closely with show host Steph McGovern. Channel 4 announced yesterday, 19th October, that Steph's Packed Lunch would wrap up in December, with cast and crew apparently hearing the sad news on the same day.

Unfortunately for Jody Cundy CBE, he became the third celebrity to depart the dance floor on Strictly Come Dancing. He and his dance partner Jowita Przystal performed their Salsa to Samba de Janeiro by Bellini while Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer performed their American Smooth to Sex Bomb by Tom Jones again.

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge, Shirley Ballas, has revealed that she's hired a personal assistant to help her deal with nasty messages. The 63 year old dance pro, who is currently judging the 21st series of the BBC One show, has previously spoken about being targeted by online trolls.

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has said she is more in love with her boyfriend Joe Sugg after her emotional appearance in the ballroom. The professional dancer was back on the BBC One show on Saturday night (October 14) with celebrity partner Bobby Brazier.

Fans were left stunned by Annabel Croft as she performed an impressive cartwheel during her latest Strictly Come Dancing performance. The former tennis ace was back in the ballroom on Saturday night (October 14) with her dance partner Johannes Radebe.

Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas has shared an emotional text from his wife Caroline Thomas, as he revealed she had been ringing him in tears over recent weeks. Adam, 35, who is also known for starring on Emmerdale as the fan-favourite character Adam Barton, is currently competing for the title of Strictly winner 2023 with his professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk.

Back together already??

Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams and his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin were spotted leaving an afterparty rather worse for wear. The dancing duo, who have been turning heads in the BBC competition with their exceptional partnership, appeared to have had a night of making shapes and downing the drinks as they stumbled down the stairs inside the Roundhouse venue in Camden, following the Attitude Awards on Wednesday evening, 11 October.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has revealed she is being more 'cautious' about her own personal safety since the alleged Holly Willoughby's 'kidnap plot'. Holly Willoughby is currently on 'indefinite leave' from This Morning following an alleged plot to 'kidnap and murder' her. Gavin Plumb appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Friday, 6 October, charged with soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap of the star.

Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has revealed how much the show is helping her after the death of her late husband, Mel Coleman. Mel tragically died earlier this year at the age of 60, after being diagnosed with stage three cancer just eight weeks earlier.The couple were married for 30 years, and now former tennis star Annabel has explained that taking part in Strictly has stopped her "dark thoughts." Appearing on Lorraine alongside her dance partner Johannes Radebe, Annabel said: "It’s been nice to do something joyful and use my body and try to rest my brain from thinking too many dark thoughts." However, the 57 year old explained that her husband was a huge fan of the dancing show.

Former Love Island stars Callum Jones and Molly Smith recently announced their break-up after three years together, but now 28-year-old Callum revealed how he's set to move on. In an Instagram post, the Manchester-born star showed that he'd jetted off to Bali for a new career venture and shared a series of images. In the caption, the former scaffolder revealed that he had been working with White Box Property, an award-winning property development, investment & education Company.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has been dating boyfriend Danny Taylor for five years, but has now revealed to fans that they have an 'unconventional' relationship.The 63-year-old met 50-year-old actor Danny in panto but rumours had been doing the rounds recently that the pair had split after Shirley admitted she hadn't seen him in "months". However, the dancing judge has firmly put speculation to rest and gushed that Danny is "the kindest and nicest man" she's ever met.

Adam Thomas is clearly getting into the Strictly Come Dancing spirit as after his first set of rehearsals saw him wishing to get back home. This week he's keen to get back into training after being forced to miss a session before his second performance of the competition.