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All the dancers leaving Strictly Come Dancing as BBC shakes up cast

Dance competition series is undergoing a major overhaul ahead of 2026 series

The Independent UK

Strictly star Aljaž Škorjanec defends BBC’s decision to axe fellow professionals

‘It’s in the best interest of the show,’ dancer says while addressing alleged cast cull

The Independent UK

Strictly star withdraws from 2026 tour following BBC show’s cast shake-up

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Strictly professional quits 2026 tour after being ‘axed’ from series

Tour organisers said they were ‘naturally disappointed’ by the dancer’s decision

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes five pro dancers’ including longest-standing favourite in new series shake-up

The reported changes follow a period of transition for the BBC ballroom show after hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down at the end of the previous season

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing ‘legend’ reportedly survives BBC show’s major revamps

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The Independent UK

Strictly star Katya Jones ‘saved’ from cast cull after BBC ‘axes five professionals’

‘The bosses think she’s a legend,’ source said amid reported string of departures

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Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes fourth professional’ from 2026 series amid major overhaul

Four pro dancers will reportedly not be returning for 2026 series

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes three professional dancers’ from 2026 series

Reported shakeup comes as the broadcaster continues its hunt for a new host

The Independent UK

Giovanni Pernice to reunite with former Strictly co-stars for special event a year after BBC exit

The Italian professional dancer will share the stage with Anton Du Beke, Gorka Márquez, Kai Widdrington, Janette Manrara and others

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden in tears at JB Gill’s score as Sarah Hadland wows with Madonna tribute

The professional dancer fell ill during the filming of last weeks show

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing fans struggle to accept judges’ decision as fifth contestant is eliminated

One more star bid the dancefloor farwell for good

The Independent UK

Fifth Strictly Come Dancing star eliminated from series

Only 10 couples remain in the competition...

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: week six results – as it happened

The Halloween spook-tacular saw high scores and a fancy dress frenzy. But who would be consigned to the dreaded dance-off and which couple would get sent home?

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Fans praise Craig Revel and Anton Du Beke’s Halloween week costumes

The annual Spooktacular is back and the remaining 11 pairs were hoping their dancing didn’t frighten the judges

The Independent UK

Strictly judge in tears after Punam makes history with first ever Bollywood dance

Performance marks a first in the show’s 20-year history

Evening Standard

Gemma Atkinson addresses backlash over 'pinching' son to teach him a lesson

The former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress shares two children with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Gorka Márquez

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing 2024: how the celebrity contestants and their dance partners are faring so far

Strictly’s 20th anniversary season has delivered history-making moments, a charleston worthy of three 10s, and more controversies than ever

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

Meet the cast of 2024 – and their professional partners

WhatToWatch

Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens season 2 — where to watch, trailer and everything we know

Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens follows the beloved celebrity couple, who are now a family of four.

WhatToWatch

Anton and Giovanni reveal why their Spanish adventures were so much fun to film

Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice reveal all about their new BBC One travelogue.

WhatToWatch

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2023: celebrities, professional dancers, judges, presenters and everything we know

The festive season wouldn't be complete without the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2023. Here's everything you need to know about this year's show.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing loses its second contestant of 2023

There was a fierce dance-off in the competition’s Movie Week

The Independent UK

Strictly cast receive the Barbie treatment as they recreate ‘I’m Just Ken’ video

Gorka Márquez stepped into Ryan Gosling’s shoes ahead of Movie Week

The Independent UK

Strictly 2023 leaderboard: The latest scores from the BBC dance competition

All the scores from week two

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