Strictly's Nancy Xu shares sweet snap of boyfriend who is her ‘biggest support’

Rhys Stephenson has addressed fans' claims that he could replace AJ Odudu at the BBC Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday 18 December.The CBBC presenter, 28, was eliminated from the hit competition last week alongside his partner Nancy Xu after they faced John Whaite and Johannes Radebe in the show's dreaded dance-off. While AJ, 33, made the devastating announcement on Friday 17 December that she would no longer be taking part in the final due to her painful ankle injury.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers want Rhys Stephenson to replace AJ Odudu after the TV presenter had to pull out of the competition due to a foot injury. Rhys, 28, was eliminated from the competition last week after making it all the way to the semi-finals alongside his partner, Nancy Xu, 30.

CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson narrowly missed out on a place in the Strictly Come Dancing final after becoming the 11th contestant to be eliminated from the dance competition in what was hailed "the most amazing dance off ever" against John Whaite.

The three finalists for the 2021 Strictly Come Dancing final have been confirmed after an emotional dance off on Sunday night.

Strictly Come Dancing ’s Rose Ayling-Ellis has opened up on her and Giovanni Pernice ’s latest dance, sharing how she’s been left with a bruised hip following the pair’s latest routine. Rose, 27, and Giovanni, 31, will be heading into the show’s semi-finals this coming Saturday against John Whaite and Johannes Radebe, AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington and Rhys Stephenson and Nancy Xu.

Dan Walker has shared the real reason he won't be taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing live tour next year.

Johannes Radebe as they're set to appear alongside Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice.   Other dance couples on the bill from this year's show include Sara Davies and Aljaz Skorjanec, Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin, AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington, and Rhys Stephenson and Nancy Xu.

this year’s Strictly line-up include Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin, Sara Davies and Aljaz Skorjanec, AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington, and CBBC star Rhys Stephenson and Nancy Xu. The Wanted singer Max George, who competed on Strictly in 2020, will also join the 2022 tour, paired with Katya Jones.

Rhys Stephenson and dance partner Nancy Xu wowed viewers with their passionate Argentine Tango during the recent Strictly Come Dancing quarter-final. Rhys, 28, and Nancy, 30, received a standing ovation from the audience as they danced to Phil Collins' In The Air Tonight, and went to score an impressive 39 out of 40 from the judging panel.

Tilly Ramsay has paid an emotional tribute to her dance partner Nikita Kuzmin, saying he helped her grow her confidence - as Nikita thanked her family for making him feel welcome in between Strictly shows.