Strictly Come Dancing

Amanda Abbington Addresses Strictly Come Dancing Exit During Radio Show Return

The Sherlock actor quit the BBC ballroom show last week.
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Here's Who Became The Fifth Celebrity To Leave Strictly Come Dancing

Another star has said goodbye to the ballroom after Saturday's Halloween special.
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11 Strictly Come Dancing Stars Who Were Forced To Hang Up Their Dance Shoes Early

Amanda Abbington has just quit the 2023 series due to "personal reasons".
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Amanda Abbington Breaks Silence On Strictly Come Dancing Exit

"I’m so sad that I am unable to go any further."
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Strictly Come Dancing Shuts Down Claims Of 'Favouritism' Towards Two Contestants

"Conspiracy theories" about Bobby Brazier and Zara McDermott have been dismissed.
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Giovanni Pernice Addresses Partner Amanda Abbington's Strictly Exit After She Quits Show

The Sherlock actor won't be returning to the ballroom after missing last Saturday's show.
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Here's Who Became The Fourth Celebrity To Leave Strictly Come Dancing

"This has been the highest moment of my career. It’s the happiest I’ve ever been," he said of the BBC show.
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Krishnan Guru-Murthy Reveals The 'Profound' Effect Strictly Has Had On Him

"To do something that you love suddenly releases a wave of emotion and endorphins."
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Bobby Brazier Reveals The Real Reason Behind His 'Deflated' Appearance On Saturday's Strictly

Viewers noticed that the EastEnders actor did not seem his usual self on the BBC ballroom show.
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Beverley Knight Addresses Lip-Syncing Claims After Stunning Strictly Performance

The singer performed I’m On Fire during Sunday night's results show.
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About Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing' is a celebrity-pro ballroom dance competition, which launched on BBC One in 2004. It's inspired by former BBC show 'Come Dancing', and shares its name with 1992 film 'Strictly Ballroom'. Being one of the most popular shows on TV, it goes head-to-head with ITV's 'The X Factor' from September to December every year on Saturday and Sunday nights. It was originally hosted by Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly, but Claudia Winkleman has taken over from the veteran entertainer since he stepped down in 2014. The current judges are Craig Revel-Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Shirley Ballas, who has replaced Len Goodman as Head Judge. Alesha Dixon and Arlene Phillips have both previously sat on the panel. The show is now its 15th series, with the 2017 line-up made up of Alexandra Burke, Aston Merrygold, Brian Conley, Charlotte Hawkins, Chizzy Akudolu, Davood Ghadami, Debbie McGee, Gemma Atkinson, Joe McFadden, Jonnie Peacock, Mollie King, Richard Coles, Ruth Langsford, Simon Rimmer and Susan Calman. Last year's competition won by BBC sports presenter Ore Oduba and his partner Joanne Clifton, who followed in the footsteps of previous winners like Jay McGuiness, Caroline Flack, Louis Smith, Alesha Dixon, Harry Judd and Abbey Clancy. The 2017 series saw the departure of professional dancers Natalie Lowe, Joanne Clifton and Oksana Platero who all quit the show. Among the current line-up are Brendan Cole, Anton DuBeke, Kevin and Karen Clifton and Pasha Kovalev and Oti Mabuse.