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Dame Sarah Storey reflects on her Strictly journey and putting ‘100% faith’ in her partner

In an exclusive interview with The Standard, the Paralympian reveals the highs and lows of her Strictly journey

Evening Standard · Oct 20

Strictly judge leaps to defence of Josh Widdicombe amid heavy criticism

Josh Widdicombe has struggled to win over viewers since joining Strictly Come Dancing as a host

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Strictly Come Dancing eliminates third celebrity

It was a decisive rescue by the judges once the two at-risk couples took part in a dance-off

The Independent UK · Oct 18

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Strictly to pay tribute to Dolly Parton and Madonna as part of ‘icons’ week

The tributes will take place during the results show on Sunday

The Independent UK · Oct 16

BBC responds after censoring Strictly star’s t-shirt with pro-trans ‘Protect The Dolls’ slogan

‘House of the Dragon’ star Bethany Antonia’s shirt was censored in some rehearsal footage

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Social media star John Nellis tops Strictly leaderboard after first live show

The football content creator and his partner Katya Jones wowed the judges during week one with their foxtrot to Alex Warren’s Ordinary.

Evening Standard · Sep 26

Strictly Come Dancing: week one – as it happened

As the couples hit the floor for the first time, it was a series-opener full of surprises. The all-new hosting trio settled in nicely, while football content creator John Nellis topped the table. But who’ll be first for the ballroom boot?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

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Strictly Come Dancing 2026: Cach Mercer dealt harsh blow as judges tell him to ‘learn the rules’ in first live show

A surprise star topped the season’s first leaderboard, setting the bar high for the rest of the series

The Independent UK · Sep 26

New Strictly Come Dancing couples to perform first live dance

Last weekend’s episode saw Strictly’s new hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe present their first show.

Evening Standard · Sep 26

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 songs and dances revealed for first live show

The 15 celebrity contestants will take to the ballroom for the first time on Saturday, with everything from quicksteps and sambas to a Harry Styles tango and a Whitney Houston cha cha

Evening Standard · Sep 25

Strictly star Bethany Antonia gets emotional over ‘special’ same-sex pairing with Nancy Xu

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Bethany Antonia became emotional as she was paired with professional dancer Nancy Xu.

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Strictly 2026: All the pairings and fan reaction after launch show

The launch show saw celebs and pros paired off with a never-seen-before format

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Dani Dyer reunites with Nikita Kuzmin as Strictly pairings for 2026 revealed

The launch show opened with a dance number from the professionals, judges and the new hosts.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Strictly Come Dancing 2026: All the pairings in the BBC cast

The BBC competition is officially underway as the many pairings compete for that glitterball trophy

The Independent UK · Sep 19

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The Independent UK · Mar 17

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

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025

Tess Daly to dance the Argentine tango in final Strictly appearance

The 56-year-old is taking to the dancefloor for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025

Strictly fans claim Nancy Xu 'can't hide her dislike' for Carlos Gu in tense moment after 'big fallout'

The childhood friends reportedly stopped talking to each other backstage during last year’s series

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

Star of Strictly Christmas special teases Elf On The Shelf-inspired dance

Six celebrities will battle it out to be crowned Christmas champion.

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Fortune · Dec 12, 2025

Creative workers won’t be replaced by AI, they will become ‘directors’ managing AI agents

AI agents are taking over some routine creative tasks, but executives say the shift will transform workers into “directors” who delegate to AI.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025

Strictly stars say ‘it will not be the same’ after Daly and Winkleman leave show

Former professional dancer Ian Waite said it has been said for a few years that the format ‘needs shaking up’.

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025

OPINION - Strictly has to keep dancing through the scandals or the music will finally stop

The Strictly curse appears to have descended into full blown chaos

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025

Strictly pro Nancy Xu admits she’s ‘disappointed’ after being benched for this year’s series

Xu addresses her absence from show after reports she feared a ‘deeper issue’ behind her omission

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Strictly fans left in dark over who might replace Dani Dyer after she quits show

Dyer ‘heartbroken’ after quitting BBC show because of ankle fracture in rehearsals

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing star upset after being ‘left out’ of 2025 series

‘I do feel disappointed,’ professional dancer said

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Strictly fans bemoan ‘unfair’ changes as pro dancers miss out on competition

‘They’re benched again,’ one viewer complained

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