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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

Nadiya Bychkova teases new Strictly Come Dancing role after exit

The BBC show has surprised viewers in recent weeks after several established names were reportedly dropped for the upcoming series

Evening Standard

Professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova to leave Strictly

The Ukranian dancer joined the BBC show in 2017 and has been partnered with Blue singer Lee Ryan and former rugby England captain Chris Robshaw.

Evening Standard

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Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova ‘distraught' over axe as three other dancers culled: 'It smacks of ageism'

The show has faced a slew of scandals in recent years, including reports of harassment, drug-taking and backstage affairs

Evening Standard

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 fans decry Balvinder Sopal’s ‘ridiculous’ lack of support

‘EastEnders’ actor was placed in the bottom two for a second week in a row

The Independent UK

Third celebrity booted off Strictly Come Dancing following dance-off

There are 12 couples still in contention.

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Chris Robshaw becomes third contestant to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

‘EastEnders’ star Balvinder Sopal and her partner Julian Caillon faced the dreaded dance-off for a second week running

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: week four results – as it happened

It was back to ballroom business as usual and Alex Kingston’s Fast Car rumba topped the scores. La Voix was cut adrift at the bottom with the worst ever week four score. But who wouldn’t make it through to Icons Week?

The Guardian - UK

Chris Robshaw: Strictly has got me ‘hooked’ on spray tans

Former rugby union player Robshaw, who earned 66 caps for England and captained the team 43 times, said he has ‘loved the challenge’ of Strictly.

Evening Standard

Strictly fans left furious after surprise star ends up in dance off: ‘Completely undeserved’

Viewers have branded result ‘shocking’

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing week three: Lewis Cope lands first 10 of the series in action-packed Movie Week

All the updates from week three of the BBC competition as Cynthia Erivo joins as guest mentor

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Chris Robshaw recalls being ‘laughed at on the dance floor’ in ‘tough’ admission

Chris Robshaw has confessed that he has been “laughed at a little” on the dancefloor in a candid admission after he and partner Nadiya Bychkova survived the first Strictly Come Dancing 2025 dance off.

The Independent UK

Fans react as Thomas Skinner first celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly

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Strictly viewers react to Thomas Skinner being voted out after two weeks

Controversial internet personality was widely considered to be one of the poorest dancers on the show, with some viewers calling his efforts ‘traumatising’ to watch

The Independent UK

Thomas Skinner becomes first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing

‘I can’t really dance that well but I’ve had fun,’ says Skinner

Evening Standard

First contestant eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

The remaining 14 couples will take to the dancefloor next week for movie week.

The National (Scotland)

See the first celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2025

Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden have become the first pair to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2025

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The Independent UK

Strictly’s Katya Jones shares sweet text message from Lewis Cope on morning of their first dance

Dancing duo are at the top of the leaderboard thanks to their energetic Jive

The Independent UK

Strictly star’s wife hits out at contestants with more dancing experience

Decision to cast stars with musical theatre history called ‘unfair’

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Vicky Pattison on why she usually avoids the dance floor

The reality TV star said that when it comes to dancing, she’s an ‘absolute novice’

The Independent UK

Chris Robshaw admits to nerves before Strictly live show debut

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Evening Standard

Chris Robshaw says Strictly Come Dancing is out of his ‘comfort zone’

Robshaw opened up about the challenges of retiring as a sportsperson and his decision to compete on Strictly.

The Independent UK

Chris Robshaw tells of retirement struggle ahead of Strictly Come Dancing debut

The former rugby player, 39, who retired in 2022, has been paired with professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden and Thomas Skinner among Strictly pairings announced for 2025

The celebrities, along with their respective dance partners, will begin performing paired dances from next weekend.

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