2 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Joe McFadden reveals what 2025 contestants 'don’t have to do'

Joe won Strictly back in 2017 with professional dancer Katya Jones

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2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing champion shares 'honest' advice for 2025 contestants

One former Strictly Come Dancing champion has issued some advice to the 2025 contestants ahead of the new series launch next month.

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2 h. ago Former Strictly Come Dancing winner sends message to 2025 contestants in 'dazed' admission

The tips on how to win Strictly were provided on ITV talk show Lorraine

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22 h. ago Tall ships, monsoon floods and a slackline contest: photos of the day – Wednesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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27 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke warns 2025 contestants weeks before series starts

Anton will be on the BBC series' judging panel for the fifth consecutive year

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29 h. ago Vienna announced as host city for Eurovision song contest 2026

Final of 70th edition of competition to be held on 16 May at the Wiener Stadthalle, Austria’s largest indoor arenaVienna has been chosen to host the Eurovision song contest 2026, the world’s biggest live televised music event, Austria’s public broadcaster announced, with the final set for 16 May.Austria’s JJ won this year’s competition, held in Basel in Switzerland, with his song Wasted Love, which blends techno beats with operatic vocals – making his home country the 2026 host. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago From a ‘Yeastie Boy’ to the ultimate fairytale contestant: meet the stars of the 2025 Great British Bake Off

The ultimate TV challenge is back. But who will triumph, and whose showstopper will be the much-heralded disaster?The Great British Bake Off is upon us once more, shipping a new fleet of enthusiastic bakers into the big tent for another round of slightly too ambitious bakes. In time, these bakers will become like a second family to their audience. But for now, it’s fair to say, we have no clue who any of them are.So, in time-honoured tradition, here’s my predicted ranking of the 2025 Great British Bake Off intake. The usual qualifications apply: I am basing this solely on the imageless press release that Channel 4 sent out, plus in all the years I have been doing this I have never once been right about anything. You’re welcome! Continue reading...

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51 h. ago The Great British Bake Off is back! Who are the new contestants?

Get ready for more Hollywood handshakes

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51 h. ago Great British Bake Off reveals amateur contestants for 2025 series

The award-winning baking show is returning to Channel 4 for its 16th season

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6 d. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing announces final star for 2025 series as fans fume over disappointing line up

Strictly Come Dancing has now confirmed all 15 of the contestants that will appear in the 2025 series and fans are not impressed.

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6 d. ago BBC Strictly 2025's final contestant is a huge Game of Thrones fan favourite

Game of Thrones fans will be emotional about this Westeros legend joining Strictly Come Dancing 2025

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6 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing announces Ross King, Karen Carney and Kristian Nairn as final 2025 contestants

The BBC dancing show has announced its final three contestants for its new series

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6 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas' devastating health battle she's kept hidden for years

Shirley Ballas is best known for her role as the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing, but the former Latin champion has faced her own battles with her health over the years

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6 d. ago How many Strictly Come Dancing celebrity contestants are there for 2025 series

Fans have spent the week finding out who's getting ready to showcase their dance moves

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6 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing line up 2025: Meet the celebrity contestants announced so far

Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to screens in September

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6 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing star George Clarke is revealed as secret nepo baby with a VERY successful dad

YouTuber George Clark was yesterday announced as the sixth celebrity contestant for Strictly 2025. But his showbiz roots go deeper than his online personality.

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7 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing reveals Neighbours legend as 12th contestant for 2025 series

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the latest star to join the 2025 series

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7 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing announces Apprentice star Thomas Skinner as 10th contestant for 2025 series

Announcement comes just days after Skinner was pictured with US vice president JD Vance

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8 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans declare 'best contestant' yet as Drag Race star confirmed for 2025 line

Ru Paul's Drag Race UK runner-up La Voix will be arriving on the Strictly dance floor in just a few weeks time

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8 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing announces Ru Paul’s Drag Race star La Voix as seventh contestant for 2025 series

Cast so far includes ‘EastEnders’ actor, a TikTok star and football legend

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