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EXPLAINED: Strictly - The Real Truth

Strictly star reveals hospital visit before first show: ‘They got me out in time to make it to the studio’

Presenter managed to make it to the BBC studio before they went live

The Independent UK · 11h ago

Former Strictly professional AJ Pritchard criticised after GB news presenting debut

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The Independent UK · Oct 5

Strictly Come Dancing: week two results – as it happened

Movie Week saw Delta Goodrem top the leaderboard, with Melanie Walters way down at the bottom. But which box office flops would contest the dance-off? And who suffered this year’s first elimination?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3

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OPINION - Give Josh Widdicombe a break! Why Strictly host's critics need to calm down

The comedian has been slammed as being particularly unfunny - but is the criticism deserved?

Evening Standard · Oct 3

Emma Willis hits out at 'judgy' Strictly critics after Josh Widdicombe backlash

Widdicombe was accused of being a ‘spare part’ and making a series of live blunders

Evening Standard · Sep 30

Emma Willis urged to host Strictly with husband Matt after Josh Widdicombe backlash

Josh Widdicombe faced criticism over his presenting skills, with fans pointing out live errors

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Strictly fans say It Takes Two feels ‘so wrong’ after major format change

Ellie Taylor made her ‘It Takes Two’ debut last night

The Independent UK · Sep 29

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Strictly Come Dancing viewing figures revealed by BBC for first live show with new hosts

The first live show of the 2026 series took place on Saturday night

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Strictly Come Dancing review: New host Josh Widdicombe is a problem the show needs to solve

3/5 The dance competition’s new trio are finding their collective feet, but comedian Widdicombe needs to tone down his comedic impulses if he wants this to work

The Independent UK · 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

Melanie Walters offers answer to Gavin and Stacey fishing trip mystery on Strictly

Welsh actor explained how BBC sitcom had ‘changed her life’

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Strictly 2026: BBC unveils dances and songs for first live show

The BBC has announced the complete lineup

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin cried ‘tears of joy’ when reunited with Dani Dyer

The pair were partnered on last year’s series before Dyer had to drop out after fracturing her ankle.

Evening Standard · Sep 20

Strictly Come Dancing launch show sees peak of 5.8 million viewers

The celebrity contestants were paired with their professional dance partners on Saturday’s series opener.

Evening Standard · Sep 20

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Evening Standard · Sep 19

Dani Dyer reunites with Nikita Kuzmin as Strictly pairings for 2026 revealed

The launch show opened with a dance number from the professionals, judges and the new hosts.

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Strictly Come Dancing 2026: All the pairings in the BBC cast

The BBC competition is officially underway as the many pairings compete for that glitterball trophy

The Independent UK · Sep 19

All the Strictly 2026 stars with previous dance experience

From hip-hop dance champions to stars who say they ‘can’t dance’, here’s how much training and experience the class of 2026 have

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Johannes Radebe on Strictly and survival: ‘It’s a blessing and a curse to know life in both extremes’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The professional dancer withstood homophobia and homelessness in his native South Africa before becoming one of Britain’s most recognisable TV faces. Now he’s been tasked with guiding ‘Strictly’ through a post-Tess and Claudia revamp. He speaks to Lauren Morris

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Evening Standard · Sep 16

Strictly 2026: Meet the new professional dancers ahead of glitzy season launch

The new stars will replace five long-serving professionals, who the BBC announced earlier this year would be exiting the show

Evening Standard · Sep 14

Emma Willis gears up for Strictly premiere as she vows 'not to engage' with hate

Willis has admitted that she has questioned whether she is ‘good enough’ to step into the iconic presenting role

The Independent UK · Sep 10

New Strictly hosts quash rumour over BBC show shake-up

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe will be at the helm for the 2026 series

Evening Standard · Sep 5

New Strictly Come Dancing hosts star in film set trailer with judges and dancers

Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdecombe are the new hosts of the BBC’s flagship entertainment show.

The Independent UK · Sep 4

New Strictly hosts flaunt glitterball trophy in behind-the-scenes first look at 2026 series

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have filmed the opening number for this year’s launch show

Evening Standard · Sep 4

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe film for Strictly launch show

The presenters were seen in their new roles in a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the show.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Giovanni Pernice Reveals BBC 'Ignored' Email About His Depression as Strictly Star Says He Was 'Spiralling'

Giovanni Pernice, former Strictly Come Dancing star, accuses the BBC of ignoring his mental health struggles, including depression and myocarditis, following a controversy with partner Amanda Abbington.

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