Strictly viewers say AJ and Kai were 'robbed' as star breaks down in tears

Strictly Come Dancing’s guest judge Cynthia Erivo will be returning to the competition this weekend and will replace Motsi Mabuse on the judges’ panel. German-South African dancer Motsi, 40, shared the news she unfortunately has to bow out of the show’s 10th week after she was contacted by NHS Test & Trace yesterday.The star was told she had come in “close contact” with someone on November 21 who has since tested positive for COVID-19.

Strictly Come Dancing star Tom Fletcher broke down in tears as he struggled to come to terms with his premature exit from the BBC competition.The McFly musician, who performed with his band at London's O2 Arena only hours after he was eliminated from the show, appeared on It Takes Two with his professional dance partner Amy Dowden during Monday evening's edition.

READ MORE: Mel Giedroyc’s life off camera from famous family and how she was nearly 'wiped out' financially Head judge Shirley Ballas joined the dance show in its 15th series in 2017. Shirley is able to put her dance expertise to good use on the show, with a successful career as a professional dancer and competition judge under her belt.

AJ Odudu says she’s “gutted” over the dress mishap that saw her and dance partner Kai Waddington land at the bottom of the Strictly Come Dancing leader board on Saturday 13 November. AJ, 33, and Kai, 26, took to the dance floor this weekend and performed their Paso Doble but the performance didn’t hit the top scores only securing 28 points and judge Craig Revel Horwood described it as “disappointing”.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left sobbing on Saturday as Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice included a "special" silent moment in their dance to celebrate the deaf community. EastEnders star Rose, 26, who is the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, performed a stunning Couple's Choice dance to Clean Bandit's Symphony with pro partner Giovanni, 31.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were fuming with judge Craig Revel Horwood for not 'reading the room' over Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice's powerful routine.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have backed professional dancer Giovanni Pernice to win this year's show, saying they've spotted a huge difference since he was paired up with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis. Fans of celebrity contestant Rose, 26, who is deaf, think she's had a positive impact on her dance partner, claiming Giovanni is much softer and showing his “sweeter” side this year.

Adam Peaty became the sixth star to be eliminated from the 2021 series of Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday night. Olympian Adam, 26, took to the ballroom with partner Katya Jones in a bid to impress judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, Head Judge, Shirley Ballas and the public.