Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova breaks silence on 'disappointing' decision to leave her out of show

Prepare for an extra sprinkle of Hollywood glamour on the dance floor this weekend, as Strictly Come Dancing's epic Movie Week is back.The 14 remaining dance couples are set to take on an eclectic range of performances inspired by La La Land's biggest films. After finding themselves in the dance-off last week, broadcaster Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez will hope their Jive to Kids In America from the 1995 hit Clueless will be enough to save them from a similar fate this time round.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing's Angela Rippon stunned the audience tonight when she effortlessly kicked her leg into a stand split at the age of 78 during her first ever performance on the BBC show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon has been left 'shattered' after the demands of the show rehearsals.

Coleen Rooney is set to star in a Disney+ docuseries telling the story of the infamous 'Wagatha Christie' trial, which saw Coleen accused fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy of leaking stories about her to the press. After Coleen, 37, made her accusations against Rebekah, 41, public, Rebekah sued for libel, but lost in a rather high-profile court case last year.

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.

Two of the UK’s leading presenters have engaged in a public spat over the fading fortunes of one of the country’s most established sports shows.

Helen Skelton joked 'there's a special place in hell' as she appeared to reveal her peeve to plenty of compliments from fans. The Countryfile host took to social media with a video that featured a compilation of pictures and clips of herself at work, on holiday and in the great outdoors.

Comedian Katherine Ryan has broken her silence since the recent allegations were made against Russell Brand. It comes as the comedian-turned-Hollywood-star Russell was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse.

Katherine Ryan has broken her silence for the first time since Russell Brand was accused of rape and sexual assault.

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.

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.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has shared the reason that she can't participate in Strictly Come Dancing, as the show returned on Saturday night.The 58 year old has been on our screens for decades after she made her name as part of the Nolan sisters, and while she has danced many times on stage and screen, she has never had any dance training. However, she has always set her sights on appearing on the BBC dancing show, but there is one thing getting in her way of doing the programme, and that is the fact she has appeared on ITV's Dancing On Ice.

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.

This year's Strictly Come Dancing pairings have been unveiled, with professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova surprisingly being left out of the line-up. Nadiya, 34, joined the show back in 2014 and has danced with the likes of Matt Goss, David James, Lee Ryan and Dan Walker over the years, however this year she won't be competing for the Glitterball trophy and will only be taking part in the group numbers.

Fifteen hopeful celebrities have already been hard at work in training and will soon be dancing to millions on primetime Saturday night TV in a bid to become the latest Strictly Come Dancing champion. The popular BBC One dance contest is back with its launch show on Saturday, September 16.

We can't even mention Strictly Come Dancing without bursting into a chorus of 'Da-da-da-da-da-da-daah' and the show's earworm of a theme tune will officially be back in our lives from this Saturday night (September 16) right up until Christmas.

It's been reported Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova called BBC bosses into a meeting to demand answers after she was snubbed for a celebrity partner.

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Nadiya Bychkova will not compete alongside a famous face this series.The Ukrainian, 34, originally joined the show's cast of ballroom professionals back in 2017, partnering up with broadcaster Dan Walker, football legend David James, popstars Matt Goss and Lee Ryan, and EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami over the years. Reacting to the news that she's been sidelined for the upcoming 21st series, Dan, 46, wrote on the social platform X: "Strictly is such an amazing show and it’s almost time for the new series, what a great line-up this year. "All the pros are great but gutted to hear that @nadiyabychkova hasn’t got a partner.