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Tess Daly makes surprise Strictly move in her final ever appearance on show

Christmas Day episode will mark Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s final ever appearance on Strictly as the show’s hosts

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025

Claudia Winkleman tears up over Strictly Come Dancing exit as fans worry about the show’s future

Judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse surprised the presenters with a highlights reel

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing live: Karen Carney and Carlos Gu burst into tears in emotional semi-final

All the live updates from semi-final of BBC dancing competition

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

Amber Davies receives perfect score during musicals week on Strictly

The reality TV and West End star top the leaderboard with 40 points.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2025

First two celebrities announced for Strictly Come Dancing live tour

Janette Manrara returns as host, alongside judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025

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 · Nov 25, 2025

Strictly’s Lewis Cope called ‘unbelievable’ after second perfect score of the series

One viewer said that they would have given the actor a score of 110

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

George Clarke delivers ‘beautiful’ Strictly dance in tribute to his mother

The internet star revealed his mother had recently been diagnosed with cancer.

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2025