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DARK SECRETS: Strictly - The Real Truth

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

The 11 presenters who could replace Strictly’s Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Rumours of who could replace presenters have been circulating for months

The Independent UK

Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova confirms exit from BBC series amid ongoing overhaul: ‘This isn’t the end’

Ukrainian dancer joined the show in 2017, and said she ‘looked forward to being part of the Strictly world for many years to come’

The Independent UK

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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 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

BBC must take Strictly off air during major behind-the-scenes overhaul, says pro dancer

Kristina Rihanoff spoke of ‘horrendous’ experience pros face while waiting for contract to be renewed

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

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Strictly’s Johannes Radebe becomes UK citizen: ‘Britain welcomed me’

‘This is not just citizenship. It is gratitude,’ the professional dancer said

The Independent UK

Claudia Winkleman addresses rumour about Strictly exit: ‘Absolutely not’

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The Independent UK

Strictly star ‘vulnerable to rejection emotionally and professionally’ – jury

Professional dancer Robin Windsor was 44 when he was found dead in a hotel room in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, in February 2024.

The Independent UK

BBC issues statement after inquest finds 'vulnerable' Strictly star Robin Windsor took own life

Professional dancer who was found dead in a hotel room left a note which said how he was treated when dropped from the show in 2015 ‘destroyed’ him

Evening Standard

Strictly star left note saying being dropped from the show ‘destroyed me’

Robin Windsor joined Strictly in 2010 and danced in four series.

Evening Standard

Mel Giedroyc 'tipped for Strictly hosting job' to replace Claudia Winkleman for heartwarming reason

The former Bake Off host, 57, is thought to be a favourite to replace Claudia Winkleman after she left Strictly in December

Evening Standard

Shirley Ballas has brain scan as Strictly judge rushed to hospital after 'scary' fall

The star of the BBC dance show has said that she was ‘very lucky’ as she shared a health update with fans

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas taken to hospital after falling on glass table

Ballas is due to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing live tour from next week.

Evening Standard

Former BBC boss says Strictly should take 'fallow year' to 'save show’s reputation'

‘I think it’s time to take a leaf out of Glastonbury’s book and consider a fallow year for 2026,’ says a former Head of Communications at the BBC

Evening Standard

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

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman 'are planning boozy New Year wrap party to celebrate their Strictly send-off'

The pair left Strictly over the weekend after working on the show for 21 years

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Queen praises Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman during final Strictly live show

The pair announced in October that they would be leaving the BBC dancing competition after over a decade fronting the main show together.

Evening Standard

Strictly’s former finalists ‘really excited’ to return to Blackpool

The former contestants will revisit their best-known Strictly moments before coming together in a dance routine.

The Independent UK

Strictly star La Voix forced to withdraw completely due to injury

News was confirmed on Saturday’s live Blackpool show following advice from medical experts

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: Lewis Cope lands 40 as La Voix is forced to pull out

The Blackpool special took place after a turbulent week for hit BBC series

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Misery – the dance show doesn’t need new presenters, it needs to end

IN FOCUS: As the BBC show faces yet another scandal, the ‘Strictly’ gig is either the most exciting vacancy in broadcasting right now or a poisoned chalice. But perhaps the real debate we should be having is whether it’s time to dim the lights for good. Katie Rosseinsky reports.

Evening Standard

Strictly rape arrest: Star arrested on suspicion of raping woman as show rocked by new scandal

The alleged incident took place just weeks after another male star of the BBC show was arrested in August on suspicion of rape

The Independent UK

Wynne Evans says Katya Jones Strictly scandal was ‘creepy’ and ‘totally stupid’

Evans says the experience had a severe impact on his mental health and spent time in hospital

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