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Strictly’s Amy Dowden denies she was paired with Thomas Skinner to ‘protect her health’

Welsh dancer was paired with controversial ‘Apprentice’ star when she returned to competition after cancer treatment

The Independent UK

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe announced as new Strictly Come Dancing hosts

The trio will present the 2026 edition of Strictly Come Dancing following the departure of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

The Guardian - UK

BBC issues statement on Thomas Skinner’s Question Time payment row

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The Independent UK

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BBC denies Thomas Skinner’s claim of being paid £2,000 for controversial Question Time appearance

Former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star returned to the BBC for an episode of ‘Question Time’ on Thursday

The Independent UK

Thomas Skinner says Britons ‘have no money’ and accuses Labour of ‘smacking’ businesses

Thomas Skinner says Britons are “struggling” amid the cost of living crisis, as he accused the Labour government of “smacking” small businesses.

The Independent UK

NRLW player cleared of attacking teen neighbour

Allegations that an NRLW player assaulted her teenage neighbour in a violent dispute over a food delivery have been tossed out of court.

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Strictly’s Amy Dowden urges cancer awareness as she thanks those who saved her

‘Forever grateful to the Drs, nurses, paramedics, NHS, researchers, volunteers, charities and to all those individuals who have helped and supported me,’ says the dancer

The Independent UK

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Amy Dowden thanks Strictly Come Dancing for helping her in the ‘darkest of times’

‘I was so proud when I was going through chemo and I could see the joy it was bringing to people,’ says the professional dancer

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden praises Strictly for help amid ‘tough times’ after cancer diagnosis

The Welsh dancer, 35, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023.

Evening Standard

Thomas Skinner: I didn’t return for Strictly final as it was not fair on others

The 34-year-old and his professional partner Amy Dowden were the first pair to be eliminated from the BBC dance show last October.

Evening Standard

Thomas Skinner breaks down in tears in front of Lord Sugar in The Apprentice reunion

Thomas Skinner broke down in tears in front of Lord Alan Sugar as the pair reunited in The Celebrity Apprentice on Monday (29 December).

The Independent UK

Melanie Blatt says she was out of her comfort zone filming Strictly Christmas special

The former All Saints singer is one of the six celebrities competing in this year’s festival special

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball’s dad claims she’s in the running for Strictly Come Dancing role – and reveals when BBC will decide

Paddy McGuinness and Stacey Dooley are also believed to be on the BBC’s shortlist

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden ‘gutted’ Thomas Skinner missed Strictly Come Dancing final

The former ‘Apprentice’ star announced his decision to miss the final in an extraordinary social media post

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Strictly Come Dancing’s Karen Carney shares update on Carlos Gu after pro dancer’s emotional outburst

The professional dancer burst into tears and said he had been “self-centred” during Saturday night’s grand final

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden breaks silence on Thomas Skinner missing Strictly final

Amy Dowden has revealed that she was “gutted” that Thomas Skinner missed out on the Strictly Come Dancing final, adding that she has been “really upset”.

The Independent UK

Thomas Skinner disappears from agent’s website after Strictly fix claim

Skinner, who was first contestant to be booted off BBC series this year, believes voting figures were rigged

Evening Standard

Karen Carney: Sharing dancefloor with Strictly finalists was biggest honour

Carney and professional dancer Carlos Gu were crowned the winners of the 23rd series of the BBC dance competition programme on Saturday night.

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Karen Carney says Strictly victory ‘means everything’ to her and Carlos Gu

The pair triumphantly lifted the glitterball on Saturday after being crowned the winners of the 23rd series of the BBC One dance programme.

The Guardian - UK

Strictly contestant claims BBC fixed vote to see him eliminated

Thomas Skinner, who was first to be voted off current series of Strictly Come Dancing, says he got more votes than shown

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing final live: Karen Carney wins the Glitterball as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman bow out

The former England player beat Amber Davies and George Clarke in the grand final

The Independent UK

Thomas Skinner speaks out about Strictly ‘legal claim’ in extraordinary post

Former ‘Apprentice’ star claims ‘Strictly’ execs rigged his voting figures after his casting proved controversial, but the BBC says his accusations are ‘entirely without foundation’

Evening Standard

Strictly's Thomas Skinner 'suing BBC over claims votes rigged to get him out' as he plans to boycott final

The former Apprentice star, 34, had a slew of negative headlines shrouding him when he was booted off in week two

The Independent UK

Thomas Skinner causes further Strictly controversy with finale decision

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The Independent UK

Strictly star Thomas Skinner won’t return for 2025 final

Controversial contestant won’t be in attendance on Saturday night

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