35 h. ago Strictly star defends contestants with past dance experience after backlash

‘We can’t go out there and compare ourselves to each other,’ said professional dancer Lauren Oakley

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36 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing pro says it's 'completely different' as they wade into show row

She's waded into the on-going row around people with dance experience being allowed on the BBC One show

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48 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star’s wife blasts ‘unfair’ competition in fresh 'fix' row

A Strictly Come Dancing star’s wife has criticised ‘experienced dancers’ taking part in the BBC hit show.

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56 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans heartbroken over George Clarke

Strictly Come Dancing star George Clarke has opened up about his experience of watching the pre-recorded launch show, admitting that he was alone at home with a Subway

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3 d. ago Strictly star’s wife calls out inclusion of contestants with more dancing experience

Decision to cast stars with musical theatre history called ‘unfair’

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3 d. ago Strictly star’s wife hits out at contestants with more dancing experience

Decision to include stars with musical theatre history called ‘unfair’

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Strictly star Chris Robshaw's wife Camilla Kerslake ignites fresh feud as she takes a swipe at 'experienced dancers' on the show

The BBC show has faced complaints from fans that some celebrity contestants have an unfair advantage, as West End star Amber Davies and Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope have previous dance training.

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4 d. ago Strictly’s Amber Davies breaks silence on past dance experience

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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4 d. ago Strictly's Chris Robshaw's wife joins dance experience row in 'absolutely wild' comment

The former England rugby star is among the 15 celebrities taking part in the BBC One dance contest this year

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4 d. ago Strictly star Chris Robshaw's wife hits out at 'experienced dancers' after first live show

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing star Chris Robshaw's wife Camilla Kerslake has shared her thoughts on the dance experience of some contestants, after the first live show

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4 d. ago Strictly tension as Chris Robshaw's wife hits out at 'experienced' co

Strictly Come Dancing star Chris Robshaw's wife Camilla Kerslake has shared her thoughts on contestants in the line-up on the BBC show having varied dance experience

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5 d. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas said 'no one seemed to understand' her amidst painful issue

The dance show's head judge has opened up about her experience of menopause

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5 d. ago How to book a festive stay at ITV Emmerdale star's Fletchers' Family Farm this year

November and December dates are still available at the farm run by ITV Emmerdale star and BBC Strictly Come Dancing champion Kelvin Fletcher, alongside his wife, Liz

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5 d. ago Strictly shock as unexpected celeb steals the top spot on leaderboard from ‘trained dancers’ Lewis Cope and Amber Davies

STRICTLY Come Dancing's first live episode of 2025 saw a shock star nab the leaderboard's top spot. Contestants with previous dance experience - such as Lewis Cope and Amber Davies - have been seen as natural frontrunners. Former Lioness turned sports journalist Karen Carney, 38, emerged as the surprise leader. Anton Du Beke told her:...

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5 d. 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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6 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard results in full as early winners revealed

Strictly Come Dancing 2025's new contestants have begun their live show experience with the first performances taking place and being scored by the judges on the BBC series

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6 d. ago Strictly’s Dianne Buswell says ‘it makes me so sad’ as she addresses change

Last year's Strictly Come Dancing winner Dianne Buswell has revealed how she has experienced one major difference ahead of this year's show beginning this evening

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6 d. ago Ruth Langsford says 'nobody believes me' as she addresses Strictly stint after scandals

EXCLUSIVE: Ruth Langsford has reflected upon her 2017 Strictly Come Dancing experience with now-judge Anton Du Beke, after several scandals have rocked the BBC show in the years since.

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