16 h. ago 'We wouldn’t have got away with it in my day,’ Strictly legend snaps

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing legend Brendan Cole claimed today’s stars get away with sloppy dancing and that earlier contestants faced harsher critique and no-nonsense judging

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4 d. ago Thomas Skinner announces surprise plans with Amy Dowden after 'gutting' Strictly exit

Thomas Skinner has returned to his day job after being voted off of Strictly Come Dancing - but admitted in a video to fans that he's made future dancing plans with Amy Dowden

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6 d. ago Ore Oduba's ex wife Portia reveals she has found love again as she cosies up to new man just one year after shock split from the Strictly winner

It has been almost a year to the day that BBC star and Strictly winner Ore Oduba announced the end of his nine-year marriage to his wife Portia Jett, 35, with whom he shares two children.

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7 d. ago Lifting Amy will be a doddle after this! Thomas Skinner returns to his day job delivering mattresses in between Strictly rehearsals

The sequins and sparkles were nowhere to be seen as the 34-year-old delivered a mattress to a customer in Harold Hill, Essex, on Thursday morning.

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7 d. ago Strictly's Amber Davies' famous boyfriend sends sweet tribute on big day in ballroom update

The West End star was flooded with messages as she celebrated more than her second week on the BBC One dance show

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1 week ago ‘He loves splashing around’: UK pools host doggy dips for pets and owners

Gourock outdoor pool in Inverclyde drops its humans-only policy on last day of the swim season – part of a trend at lidos around the countryThere is a moment of hesitation and she meets my eyes as though to check: is this really allowed? Then my dog dives – 24kg of fox red labrador launching into Gourock outdoor pool – to join the splashy tumult.Dogs of all shapes, sizes and swimming ability have come to the outdoor saltwater pool on Scotland’s west coast for what has become an annual fixture. On the last day of the season, the strictly humans-only policy is relaxed for the Doggy Dip so that canine companions can enjoy the mercifully heated waters with their owners. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago I’m a Strictly insider and I KNOW which professional dancers are secretly using fat jabs – it’s so worrying

IT seems like every day there's some new drama around Strictly - and the first live show hasn't even happened yet. Now former pro James Jordan has stirred the pot even further with a series of explosive claims about both the dancers and the celeb contestants. Here, he dishes the dirt... The 47-year-old, who was...

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2 w. ago Wayne Rooney enjoys 'brilliant' getaway with Coleen and Manchester United legends

The football legend was all smiles as smiled for snaps on the trip

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2 w. ago Vernon Kay shares one regret from marriage to Strictly host Tess Daly

Vernon Kay has shared a rare look back to his wedding day with Strictly Come Dancing star Tess Daly, revealing the couple will always regret one decision they made while planning the special occasion

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3 w. ago We won't fall victim to the Strictly curse and waltz off with our dance pros, say contestants Vicky Pattison and Dani Dyer our husbands are too gorgeous

But that's certainly how Vicky feels, fresh to our studio not long after 'Big Dance Day' - when all the Strictly celebrities and professionals get together for the first time.

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3 w. ago Strictly star Balvinder Sopal suffers thigh injury on second day of rehearsals as she admits show is the 'hardest' she has ever worked

The EastEnders actress, best known for her role as Suki Panesar, was rushed to see the show's medical team after suffering a thigh injury during training.

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3 w. ago Stefan Dennis reveals secret Strictly advantage despite having just 'one day's training'

Stefan Dennis will be hitting the Strictly Come Dancing floor in just over one week, but despite only having 'one full day's training' he has an advantage elsewhere...

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden issues emotional family tribute before 'day one' update

It came as the professional dancer was heading for her first day of rehearsals for Strictly's first live show

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3 w. ago Vicky Pattison breaks down in tears at Strictly launch as she admits to feeling 'scared' and 'overwhelmed' about taking part in the competition

Vicky Pattison broke down in tears at the Strictly press day as she admitted to feeling 'scared' and 'overwhelmed' about taking part in the competition.

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