Strictly Come Dancing

Amy Dowden Speaks Out As Exciting Plans For Her Return To The Strictly Ballroom Are Unveiled

“Everyone’s laughing at me because I am just smiling constantly..."
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'Ridiculous': Craig Revel Horwood Addresses Rumours About Strictly's Future Amid Ongoing Drama

The long-serving judge has also explained why he "can't wait" for the results of the BBC's investigation into Strictly Come Dancing.
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BBC Responds To 1 Major Criticism Of This Year's Strictly Come Dancing Line-Up

The 15 celebrities who've signed up for the upcoming series of Strictly have now been confirmed.
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This Year's Strictly Come Dancing Line-Up Is Officially Complete As Final Celebs Are Confirmed

"I’ve never been afraid of a challenge – there’s life in the old dog yet to take on one more big one..."
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Former Strictly Come Dancing Professional Graziano Di Prima Responds To 'Kick' Claims

The Italian dancer abruptly left the long-running dance show earlier this year.
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Strictly Come Dancing Fans Are All Saying The Same Thing As Latest Celebrity Contestant Is Confirmed

There are just a few spots on the 2024 line-up left to fill.
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Chart-Topping Singer And Star Of Iconic British Sitcom Confirmed For Strictly Come Dancing 2024

"I’m no stranger to live TV, but dancing Latin and Ballroom in front of millions is a whole new level."
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These Are All The Stars Who've Been Confirmed For This Year's Strictly Come Dancing So Far

This year's cast is certainly shaking up to be an unusual mix...
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BBC Studios Responds To Claims Of 'Toxic' Culture Behind The Scenes Of Strictly Come Dancing

"We do not recognise these anonymous claims," a spokesperson insisted.
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Love Island Favourite Joins This Year's Strictly Come Dancing Line-Up

"I hope to represent and make everyone proud out on that dance floor.”
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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.