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Angela Rippon says it is ‘never too late’ to start dancing and reap its benefits

The broadcaster launched the Let’s Dance campaign last year following her time on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2023.

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

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

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Former contestant Vicky Pattison says all Strictly finalists are ‘so incredible’

The reality TV star sung the praises of the show’s finalists as she rooted for them all to win.

Evening Standard

Neil Jones' fiancée Chyna Mills shares emotional video after accusing Strictly star's family of 'racism'

Chyna, 27, accused Neil’s mother Helen of ‘bullying, racism and constant disrespect’ in a lengthy post earlier this week

Evening Standard

Strictly Christmas line-up unveiled for Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly’s emotional goodbye

Six stars will be competing for the festive Glitterball trophy

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

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Singer announced as second celebrity to take part in Strictly Christmas special

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special will see six celebrities and their partners battle it out under the glitterball to be named the champion.

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Vicky Pattison becomes emotional on It Takes Two following mystery absence

Vicky Pattison became emotional while reflecting on her time on Strictly Come Dancing, stating that her “heart broke” for partner Kai Widdrington following their elimination.

The Independent UK

Strictly star clarifies absence from spin-off show following fan concern

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Strictly’s Vicky Pattison addresses mystery absence from It Takes Two following elimination

‘Hope things are OK,’ wrote one worried fan on social media

The Independent UK

Strictly professional shares ‘genuine sadness’ after partner’s elimination from series

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Strictly fans ‘gutted’ and ‘heartbroken’ over Vicky Pattison elimination

Reality star, visibly anxious during the show, was praised for how much she had managed to improve from the first week of the competition

The Independent UK

Vicky Pattison becomes the seventh celebrity to exit Strictly Come Dancing

Star topped the leaderboard last week but received low marks for Saturday night’s jive

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Strictly Come Dancing star eliminated from competition on their birthday

Sunday’s results show also featured a routine from the professionals and street dance troupe Diversity.

The Independent UK

Strictly 2025 leaderboard: Scores from week eight of the competition

What the judges thought ahead of Blackpool week

Evening Standard

Vicky Pattison tops Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard with ‘dance of the night’

The former Geordie Shore star, 37, and professional dancer Kai Widdrington scored 39 points for their Tango to Taylor Swift’s The Fate Of Ophelia.

The Independent UK

Strictly 2025 leaderboard: Scores from week seven of BBC series

The judges have weighed in on the contestants’ performances

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Strictly Come Dancing latest: Vicky Pattison tops leaderboard for first time

Balvinder Sopal also wowed after surviving dance-off once again

Evening Standard

Vicky Pattison told she is ‘contender’ for Strictly final after ‘super’ dance

Pattison and Kai Widdrington danced an American smooth to Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler.

Evening Standard

Vicky Pattison calls for research and training in female reproductive health

The Strictly Come Dancing star met with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to discuss the topic.

Evening Standard

Lewis Cope tops Strictly leaderboard as Johnny Cash during Icon Week

Dancing the quickstep to Ring Of Fire with professional Katya Jones, the pair scored 34 points during Saturday night’s show.

The Independent UK

Strictly 2025 leaderboard: Scores from week five of BBC series

What judges thought of the ‘Icons Week’ performances

The Independent UK

Vicky Pattison says Strictly wardrobe malfunction left her ‘stressed out and angry’

Pattison says that last ‘Saturday was a disaster from start to finish’

Evening Standard

Vicky Pattison finding Strictly Come Dancing ‘intimidating and overwhelming’

The reality TV star is partnered with professional dancer Kai Widdrington for the hit BBC series.

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