MYSTERIOUS: Motsi mabuse | Mind Blowing Facts

First celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2026

Judges made a unanimous vote to save one couple in the first dance off of the series

The Independent UK · Oct 4

First couple eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

The elimination came during movie week.

Evening Standard · Oct 4

Strictly fans demand line-up change as Josh Widdicombe savaged for second week

Josh Widdicombe again found himself at the centre of online debate as Strictly’s second week got underway

Evening Standard · Oct 4

Strictly Come Dancing’s Motsi Mabuse sends Josh Widdicombe playful warning

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse playfully admonished new host Josh Widdicombe during his first live broadcast on Saturday night (26 September).

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Social media star John Nellis tops Strictly leaderboard after first live show

The football content creator and his partner Katya Jones wowed the judges during week one with their foxtrot to Alex Warren’s Ordinary.

Evening Standard · Sep 26

Strictly judges ‘stunned’ as they declare unexpected celebrity ‘the best dance of the night’

YouTube star John Nellis topped the leaderboard during Saturday’s first live show

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Strictly’s Emma Willis says having three new presenters was ‘wild card’ decision

The TV star will host the new series alongside comedian Josh Widdecombe and former professional dancer Johannes Radebe.

Evening Standard · Sep 10

Motsi Mabuse reveals lifestyle changes ahead of Strictly return

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

Strictly’s Motsi Mabuse reveals doctor’s health warning that forced her to make changes

‘Strictly’ judge made the lifestyle changes ahead of her return to screens next month

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Shirley Ballas sparks rumours she’s quit Strictly as she joins rival dance show

The rumours come just weeks after Ballas, 65, was rushed to hospital following a fall through a glass table

Evening Standard · Feb 13