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Holly Willoughby reportedly frontrunner for Strictly Come Dancing job

A source told Heat magazine ‘it’s a pretty much done deal that Holly will be the next host’

Evening Standard

EastEnders star confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

‘I’m really excited to be doing this, almost as excited as my wife and daughters are,’ joked the actor

The Independent UK

Fourth celebrity announced for Strictly Christmas special

Actor Nicholas Bailey, best known for his role as Dr Anthony Trueman in EastEnders, has been confirmed as the fourth celebrity contestant for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. Bailey will partner with professional dancer Luba Mushtuk, as he trades Albert Square for the festive ballroom. He expressed his excitement…

The Independent UK

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Claudia Winkleman proves leopard print is still bang on trend with her affordable high-street shift dress

Claudia Winkleman’s leopard print dress from the Strictly Come Dancing results show was the big fashion chat from the weekend. Here's how to get the look

Woman & Home

Christmas Day 2025: BBC schedule today, from Call the Midwife to Amandaland

From festive specials of much-loved shows to new dramas and family-friendly viewing, the BBC has got Christmas covered

The Independent UK

Strictly confirms pop star will take part in Christmas special

The singer says she is ‘so excited’ to take to the ballroom

The Independent UK

Shirley Ballas ‘thought it was the end’ after scary choking incident before Strictly’s Blackpool episode

‘Strictly’ judge praised her ‘wonderful’ assistant who came to the rescue before Saturday’s show

The Independent UK

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Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly apologise for slip-up on Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special

Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly apologised after slipping up during a “rehearsed” dance routine during Saturday night’s Blackpool special.

The Independent UK

Strictly 2025 leaderboard: Scores from week nine of the competition

This week’s Blackpool special featured the second perfect score of the series after a contestant was forced to withdraw

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

BBC boss on why Strictly may not go for a ‘big name’ to replace Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

Chief Content Office says her inbox has been ‘inundated’ with requests to be considered for the coveted hosting gig

The Independent UK

‘I have never felt so popular!’: can I change my look – and my life – with a clip-on fringe?

The haircut of the moment is ‘The Claudia’, but not everyone has the luscious locks of la Winkleman. Not a problem. Fake fringes are everywhere – and I tried one out

The Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing stars ‘grateful’ they have made it to Blackpool special

Reality TV star Amber Davies and EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal both said they were ‘grateful’ to still be in the competition.

Evening Standard

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Strictly legend addresses rumours of replacing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Angela Rippon has addressed rumours of her taking over presenting the show from Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.

Woman & Home

Birkenstocks in autumn? Claudia Winkleman’s Boston clogs have a subtle winter-ready update that your toes will thank you for

It’s not just her Traitors style that’s inspiring us this autumn

The Guardian - UK

I keep trying to name storms. Why does the Met Office turn down my suggestions?

‘Wubbo’ has made it on to the list and so has ‘Dave’, but although I’ve tried a hundred times, including my kids’ names, I’ve had absolutely no luck, writes Zoe Williams

Evening Standard

Strictly mutiny as BBC boss backs Paddy McGuinness to be the new Claudia Winkleman

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they would be stepping down from hosting the show in a joint statement on Instagram

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Claudia Winkleman's peculiar habit that makes her husband almost 'burst into tears'

The Celebrity Traitors host revealed she drives her husband of over two decades mad with a particularly annoying bathroom habit

Marie Claire

One Royal Family Member Has Described Life in the Firm as ‘Total Hell’

The Independent UK

Daytime TV royalty breaks silence on Strictly hosting job speculation

An daytime TV favourite has addressed speculation they will take over as a new Strictly Come Dancing host, after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced they would be leaving last month.

Evening Standard

These gutted stars who turned down Celebrity Traitors face snub for next series

As Jonathan Ross says Ricky Gervais rejected the BBC hit, The Standard hears famous faces who passed on The Celebrity Traitors are now ‘kicking themselves’

Evening Standard

Tess Daly beams as Strictly presenter receives MBE from the King: 'Greatest honour of my career'

Daly said the King her put her ‘at ease’ during the investiture ceremony.

Evening Standard

Strictly host Tess Daly among those to be honoured at Windsor Castle

Daly, who presented the show for 21 years before announcing her departure last month, was made an MBE for services to broadcasting.

Evening Standard

Nick Mohammed says his real reaction to Alan Carr winning Celebrity Traitors was 'edited out'

Comedian Carr, 49, won dramatic final after successfully duping Ted Lasso star Mohammed and TV historian David Olusoga

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