Strictly Come Dancing
Despite being one of last year's frontrunners, AJ's journey to the Strictly dance floor was not exactly a smooth one.
"It was a very good lesson for me."
The judge has confirmed he has left the BBC dance show after 18 years.
Anton Du Beke will once again be taking over the seat previously occupied by Bruno when Strictly returns.
The BBC has spoken out after Rachel claimed bosses "know from the start who they want to win" and can "obviously fix the scores".
“I’m just a fan of the craft and am trying to get my foot in the door."
The Countdown star met her husband Pasha Kovalev when they danced together on Strictly.
"He’s kind and compassionate and makes me laugh. I feel very relaxed with him."
"The idea of his and mine… that whole thing in rhythm."
The presenter had to heartbreakingly withdraw from the final in December after injuring her ankle.
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.