Tributes flood in for Mike Yarwood as Les Dennis dubs him 'hero'

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nancy Xu has broken her silence following Saturday night's live show, which left some of her fans concerned. Worried viewers took to social media after spotting what appeared to be blood on her neck after her Tango with celeb partner, Les Dennis, during the first live show.The 32 year old dancer chatted to host Tess Daly after her routine, but as she turned to the side, fans noticed what looked like blood on her jawline and neck.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nancy Xu has spoken out after fans spotted blood on her neck following her dance with Les Dennis. The professional dancer was seen clutching her neck as she walked up the staircase with Les during Saturday night’s show.

Strictly Come Dancing was back on our screens for the first live show of the series on Saturday evening, during which 15 hopeful celebs took to the floor with their professional partners.

The first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 took place on Saturday evening, with plenty of famous faces taking to the dancefloor to show off their skills.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing kicked off on Saturday, 23rd September, with the first show of the 2023 series. Glitterballs and sparkles were aplenty as usual but a first-show injury was not as professional dancer, Nancy Xu, was spotted with smears down the side of her neck.The 31 year old dancer had fun, chatting and laughing with Tess Daly, but as she turned to the side, fans spotted what looked like blood down her jawline and onto her neck.

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.

Tennis champion Annabel Croft is gracing our screens as she takes part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

This year's Strictly Come Dancing celebrities are in a WhatsApp chat together, revealed Zara McDermott's mum. Zara, who first found fame on Love Island, has put her dancing shoes on as she will be taking part in the 21st series of BBC competition.The 26-year-old, who is now a presenter and documentary maker, has been paired with Graziano Di Prima and will do the cha cha to Crush by Jennifer Paige on the first live show tonight (Saturday, September 23).

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.

Our screens will be lit up once again every Saturday night as Strictly Come Dancing returns for a new season. The popular BBC One dance contest is back with its launch show on Saturday, September 16.

The latest series of Strictly Come Dancing is to return to our screens - and it is now in its 21st series. The show, which first started in 2004, has seen plenty of drama on and off the dancefloor as hundreds of celebrities have taken part in the popular BBC One show.

Les Dennis is ready to hit the dancefloor and wow viewers in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.The 70-year-old, known for leading hit quiz show Family Fortunes, is ready to don his dancing shoes... and some lycra. No Strictly Come Dancing show would be complete without a few sequins, fake tan and dazzling outfits, and that's something the comedian is ready to embrace - as long as it's 'dignified', of course.

The launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is just around the corner, with the new series set to begin on Saturday 16 September on BBC One. A new set of 15 celebrities are gearing up to take to the dance floor on the hit show, with the likes of EastEnders' Bobby Brazier, Les Dennis, Angela Scanlon and Adam Thomas among the famous faces taking part. With preparations for the new series already well underway, this year's Strictly stars have started to feel the pressure, with many taking to social media to say how tough the strict dance training regime has been.

Les Dennis has revealed his wife's sweet reaction when she discovered he would appear on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing kicks off in just a matter of days with its launch show this weekend. A star-studded list of 15 famous faces will be taking to the iconic BBC dancefloor in a bid to win the coveted Glitterball trophy.

Bobby Brazier has opened up about the advice given to him by one of his co-stars, James Bye, ahead of joining this year’s Strictly Come Dancing lineup. During a chat with MailOnline, Bobby explained that the Martin Fowler actor “keeps saying to eat” after he appeared as a contestant last year.

Bobby Brazier says he will dedicate one of his Strictly Come Dancing performances to his late mother Jade Goody.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has gushed over her daughter Hollie as she begins high school. Posting a then-and-now picture onto Instagram on Thursday, the 52 year old lovingly wrote as the caption: "Wow.Those years just flew past. Year 7 already.

The wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles will indeed be happening on the upcoming final season of The Crown.