6 h. ago Debbie McGee wades into Strictly dance training row after 'passionately angry' backlash from fans over Amber Davies' West End experience

The backlash continued over the weekend as the BBC competition rolled on into its third week, after it was revealed a number of this year's famous faces have dance training.

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6 h. ago Lorraine Kelly agrees over Strictly 'trained dancer' criticism in exit admission

The presenter commented on the standard of competition this year as she chatted with Ross King

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25 h. ago Strictly star Lewis Cope hits back at trained dancer accusations as he brands claims 'bizarre' and says it is an 'insult' to the real professionals

The Emmerdale actor, 30, who joined Strictly at the last minute after Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn withdrew due to injury, soared to the top of the leaderboard during Saturday night's show.

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4 d. ago Amber Davies reduced to tears in Strictly training as she addresses dance experience ‘criticism’

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amber Davies admitted she began crying in training as she addressed her previous dancing experience.

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4 d. ago Amber Davies says she was reduced to tears in training as she addresses dance experience ‘criticism’

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amber Davies admitted she began crying in training as she addressed her previous dancing experience.

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6 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's George Clarke rushed for urgent treatment after training injury

Strictly Come Dancing star George Clarke has opened up about injuring his back in training

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8 d. ago 'It should be for people who've never danced': Strictly's Nadiya wades into row over trained celebrities after former musicals star Amber Davies is drafted in to replace Dani Dyer

Nadiya Bychkova, who is paired with former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw , said stars with training hog the top spots, stopping novices who are booted out from realising their potential.

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1 week ago Danny Dyer addresses 'real reason' behind Dani Dyer's Strictly Come Dancing exit

Former Love Island star Dani Dyer had to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing after fracturing her ankle during a fall in training

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1 week ago Strictly’s Amber Davies addresses past dance experience after fan backlash

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amber Davies addressed her past dance experience after performing in her first live show over the weekend.

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1 week ago Strictly’s Amber Davies defends past dance experience after fan backlash

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amber Davies addressed her past dance experience after performing in her first live show over the weekend.

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2 w. ago GMB's Susanna Reid defends Strictly Come Dancing star Amber Davies' West End training

West End star Amber Davies joined this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up after Dani Dyer was forced to withdraw from the BBC show.

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans praise Amber Davies for same reason amid 'dance experience' backlash

The actress and West End star made her debut in the ballroom after not originally being part of the BBC show's 2025 line-up

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2 w. ago 'Not fair!': Strictly fans in uproar as West End performer and trained dancer Amber Davies is announced as Dani Dyer's replacement

With Amber rounding out the cast, a surprisingly large amount of the celebrities on this year's Strictly already have prior dance experience.

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2 w. ago Strictly hit by new fix row as ‘trained dancer’ is announced as Dani Dyer’s replacement

STRICTLY viewers are up in arms over the replacement for injured star Dani Dyer - and her vast West End dance experience. Fans have taken to social media to vent their anger over the new celebrity competitor's extensive dance history. Former Love Island star Amber Davies rose to fame on the ITV2 dating show and...

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing star details 'unexpected knee injury' during training

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is one of the 15 celebrities taking part in this year's series.

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2 w. ago Strictly star speaks out on Dani Dyer replacement as she's forced to withdraw

Dani Dyer was forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing after fracturing her foot in training

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3 w. ago Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden reveal behind the scenes of their Strictly Come Dancing training schedule

The pair have taken to social media to show their excitement for the series

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3 w. ago Thomas Skinner issues promise to Amy Dowden amid Strictly debut backlash

The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner and professional dancer Amy Dowden have been paired for the 2025 season of Strictly Come Dancing and have been in training for weeks

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing Chris Robshaw's wife takes hilarious training 'aim' and fans want to 'vote for her'

The former England rugby captain is one of 15 celebrities set to take part in the hit BBC One dance show this year

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