34 m. ago BBC's utter 'panic' over Strictly 'rapist' scandal: Frantic insiders tell KATIE HIND 'More stories will come out' as bosses fear crisis could bring down BBC

Strictly bosses had their usual excitement ahead of the annual live broadcast from Blackpool tinged with trepidation as news emerged another star had been arrested on suspicion of rape.

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1 hour ago Strictly fans rage star was ‘robbed’ again after Blackpool special – as dance off is cancelled this week

STRICTLY fans have raged that a star has been 'robbed' in the score department after the Blackpool extravaganza. Week nine of Strictly Come Dancing saw the remaining celebs head to Blackpool for an extra special show. Everyone was raring to go - aside from La Voix, who had to withdraw from the show altogether after...

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1 hour ago Salman Rushdie reveals Lou Reed told him famous song was intended for a musical

The British author was speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.

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1 hour ago Scotland’s Finance Secretary lays out demands ahead of Budget

Shona Robison said the ‘process has been chaotic and mired in damaging uncertainty’.

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3 h. ago Alan Shearer fires back at Pep Guardiola after Man City boss clashes with Newcastle stars

Pep Guardiola felt aggrieved by a refereeing decision that went against Manchester City in their defeat by Newcastle, but Alan Shearer was keen to highlight a different factor

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3 h. ago Strictly fans divided as George Clarke achieves personal best with 'iconic' Blackpool routine

George received his highest score to date on the BBC dancing competition

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3 h. ago You’ve got 20/20 vision if you can spot the hidden spanner in this messy DIY scene in 12 seconds flat

YOU may just have the eyes of a hawk if you can spot the hidden tool in this chaotic image. Challenge yourself and see if you can beat the clock by solving this tricky brainteaser. Peel your eyes and scan this image for the hidden spanner before time runs out. This mind-boggling puzzle has left...

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3 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Alex Kingston says she is 'fearless' after cancer battle

The actress opened up about her cancer diagnosis and how it changed her outlook on life ahead of her Blackpool performance

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3 h. ago Strictly fans make major demand after La Voix forced to quit BBC show

The drag queen had to withdraw from the BBC dancing competition due to injury

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3 h. ago Strictly's Karen Carney completely transformed after emotional BBC journey

Former England footballer Karen Carney opens up about her confidence transformation and emotional breakthrough with partner Carlos Gu as Strictly Come Dancing reaches Blackpool week

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3 h. ago Strictly's 'bruised' Karen Carney reveals 'promise' to Carlos Gu as she admits show's 'changed' her

The former footballer has already made it to week nine of the BBC One dance contest, the show's annual Blackpool special

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4 h. ago BBC's Michael McIntyre issues apology as he shares 'bad news' to The Wheel hopeful

BBC One's The Wheel saw host Michael McIntyre interrupt the game show to share some 'bad news'

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4 h. ago Strictly fans declare 'abomination' after Karen Carney's 'perfect' routine 'robbed' in Blackpool

The former footballer was one of the highest scorers in the BBC programme's Blackpool week

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4 h. ago Strictly fans say 'get him into the competition' after spotting TV icon in Blackpool special's crowd

The TV star was part of one of the BBC's most popular children's TV shows

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4 h. ago BBC The Wheel's Michael McIntyre says 'I'm sorry' to player minutes into new episode

The Wheel was back on our screens with a brand new episode, but host Michael McIntyre had some 'bad news' to share with viewers

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4 h. ago BBC Strictly legend admits 'it's terrifying' ahead of series comeback

Strictly Come Dancing stars Danny Mac, Jay McGuiness, Ashley Roberts and Layton Williams are returning to perform at Blackpool's iconic Tower Ballroom on November 23

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4 h. ago Shirley Ballas says 'nobody is bigger than Strictly' after show rocked by scandals

Shirley Ballas has been a judge on Strictly since 2017, but said that despite the recent scandals surrounding the BBC show, she believes it will continue for a very long time

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4 h. ago Strictly celebs scream in shock as Tess Daly reveals no one will be eliminated this week

Strictly celebrities cheered in delight as Tess Daly revealed that no one will be eliminated this week - just days after La Voix was forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury.

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4 h. ago Michael McIntyre delivers 'bad news' minutes into BBC's The Wheel

The Wheel viewers were left in shock as host Michael McIntyre shared some 'bad news' during the latest instalment of the hit BBC game show

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4 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star 'physically sick' over returning to BBC show

Some previous iconic Strictly Come Dancing contestants are due to return to the show during a very special Blackpool week as they reminisce about their time on the show

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