5 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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21 h. ago BBC Strictly's Lewis Cope hits back at 'bizarre' accusations

Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope has hit back at accusations that he has an unfair advantage on the show, after he topped the leaderboard and scored the first 10 of the series

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21 h. ago Strictly's Lewis Cope makes defiant statement after scoring first 10

Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope has hit back at accusations that he has an unfair advantage on the show.

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26 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star praises Katya's 'clever' move with Lewis

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones is partnered with actor Lewis Cope on the 2025 series

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28 h. ago Strictly star Lewis Cope's Emmerdale future 'sealed' after stint on BBC dance show

Emmerdale star Lewis Cope is currently wowing viewers on Strictly Come Dancing, but fans are convinced he could be set for a return to the ITV soap

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28 h. ago Is Lewis Cope returning to Emmerdale? Star's soap future 'sealed' after Strictly stint

Emmerdale’s Lewis Cope is strutting his stuff on Strictly Come Dancing 2025 but the actor could be set to make a shock comeback to the soap

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52 h. ago Strictly star Lewis Cope on being old friends with Tom Holland

Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope opens up to the Mirror about starring in Billy Elliot alongside Tom, as well as smashing stereotypes and inspiring others to dance in a wide-ranging interview

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1 week ago Emmerdale star declares love for Strictly's Lewis Cope in 'mamma' message

It came as the actor didn't hold anything back during his first live performance on the hit BBC One dance show

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Hauer let's slip huge 'Strictly curse' secret

Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer has hinted that the infamous 'Strictly curse' is real, but said it's a personal choice whether people act on it

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2 w. ago Strictly's Karen Carney reveals real reason she joined series

Former professional footballer Karen Carney revealed the real reason she has joined BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and how she is 'humbled and privileged to be on the show'

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2 w. ago Strictly star Karen Carney reveals true reason she joined series

EXCLUSIVE: Former professional footballer Karen Carney revealed the real reason she has joined BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and how she is 'humbled and privileged to be on the show'

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2 w. ago Professional taste tester wanted by Pizza Express – and it comes with incredible benefit

Pizza Express is on the hunt for a 'CE-Dough' to fill the role of professional taste tester for its new 11-inch Specials range, and the lucky winner will be paid to taste the delicious pizzas

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2 w. ago Inside Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope's 'overlooked' role in ITV's Vera

Strictly Come Dancing's Lewis Cope has been paired with Russian professional Katya Jones.

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2 w. ago Inside Strictly star Lewis Cope's 'forgotten' role in ITV's Vera

Strictly Come Dancing welcomed Emmerdale star Lewis Cope as a last-minute addition to this year’s fabulous line-up.

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing star's past dance experience exposed amid 'fix' claims

Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope made his debut on the 2025 series of the BBC dance show last weekend.

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3 w. ago Strictly's Lewis Cope 'replaced' a Game of Thrones star forced to pull out at last minute

A Strictly Come Dancing star had to quit before the launch show because of "medical reasons".

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3 w. ago BBC Strictly star Lewis Cope's secret dancing history revealed amid 'fix' claims

Lewis Cope was a last minute sign up to Strictly Come Dancing after Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn had to quit the BBC show before training even started

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3 w. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025 star Lewis Cope's blunder ahead of show debut

The actor, known for playing the role of Nicky Miligan in the ITV soap, came as a last-minute addition to the competition show after Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn's withdrawal from the programme

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Lewis Cope makes huge partner blunder ahead of launch show

Emmerdale star Lewis Cope has almost accidentally revealed who his Strictly Come Dancing partner is in a major blunder ahead of the launch show this weekend

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Lewis Cope 'reveals' partner in huge blunder ahead of launch show

Emmerdale star Lewis Cope has almost revealed who his Strictly Come Dancing partner is in a major blunder ahead of the launch show on Saturday

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