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MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

Strictly Come Dancing ‘legend’ reportedly survives BBC show’s major revamps

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The Independent UK · Mar 11

Strictly star Katya Jones ‘saved’ from cast cull after BBC ‘axes five professionals’

‘The bosses think she’s a legend,’ source said amid reported string of departures

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Strictly Come Dancing announces first two celebrities for live tour

Nationwide spectacular is due to commence in January at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

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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

Sixth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

The judges’ vote was unanimous.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey becomes sixth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

Contestant says being on BBC series was ‘dream come true’

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

Strictly’s Karen Hauer speaks out over ‘harsh’ choreography feedback

Strictly Come Dancing’s Karen Hauer has spoken out on the “harsh” criticism she received from the judges over her choreography.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

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Strictly 2025 leaderboard: Scores from week five of BBC series

What judges thought of the ‘Icons Week’ performances

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025

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 · Oct 11, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing’s launch show sees ‘sensational’ footballer Karen Carney top leaderboard

Actor Lewis Cope and Dani Dyer’s replacement Amber Davies also stormed the rankings – while presenter Ross King came dead last

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025

Strictly’s Harry Aikines-Aryeetey praised by fans after fighting back tears on dancefloor

The former Team GB sprinter also performed a controversial push-up during his dance debut

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

Meet the cast of 2025, from Alex Kingston to Lewis Cope – and their professional partners

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025

Vicky Pattison 'set to join Strictly Come Dancing line-up after wowing bosses'

The Geordie star was reportedly noticed by BBC bosses after supporting pal Pete Wicks from the audience last season

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025

'I would've stayed' - Karen Hauer opens up on the 'hurt' of divorce from Kevin Clifton

Karen got honest about what went on 'behind the scenes' when she and Kevin Clifton decided to split

Woman & Home · May 30, 2025

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The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Strictly’s Karen Hauer shares emotional behind-the-scenes of Kevin Clifton split

Karen Hauer has opened up about her divorce from her former husband and fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton, admitting the couple were “pretending” for the last year of their relationship.

The Fashion Central · Apr 23, 2025

Strictly Star Neil Jones Drops Big News and Fans Can’t Get Enough

Neil Jones has given fans something to get excited about ahead of his return to Strictly Come Dancing later this year.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing reveals professionals lineup for 2025 – with one surprise return

Much loved BBC dance competition will return to screens this Autumn

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

Strictly’s first ‘amateur professionals’ to perform Red Nose Day comedy sketch

Judges, presenters and professionals will appear in the skit.

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The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Gorka Marquez: ‘Life is about balance, not just work, work, work’

The Strictly pro on trying to strike the right balance between dancing and spending quality time with fiancee Gemma Atkinson and their kids.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

Strictly star Johannes Radebe denies rumours he is leaving dancing show

‘I’m not going nowhere,’ said pro dancer

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing faces major shake-up as five fan-favourite dancers face the 'axe'

Following the recent controversy involving Giovanni Pernice, plans for a shake-up have accelerated, with notable names rumoured to be at risk

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Hairy Bikers’ Si King: Dave Myers was my best mate and I still wait for his call

Myers, who found fame alongside King as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo, died aged 66 in February after being diagnosed with cancer.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

JB Gill says being in Strictly dance-off after score of 30 was ‘disheartening’

The judge’s sent home former footballer Paul Merson and his dance partner Karen Hauer.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

Paul Merson says he 'couldn’t do any better' after Strictly Come Dancing exit

The former footballer and professional partner Karen Hauer lost to JLS star JB Gill and Amy Dowden in Sunday’s dance-off.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024

Paul Merson explains why he believes he actually ‘won’ Strictly despite being eliminated

Merson was eliminated on Sunday after winding up in the dance off with a surprise opponent

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