BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Angela Rippon wishes well as she leaves UK weeks after 'major medical meltdown'

Ellie Leach has revealed she still speaks to Vito Coppola "every day" despite Strictly Come Dancing ending months ago.The actress detailed her close bond with her dance partner during an interview on Good Morning Britain, as she addressed romance rumours. Ellie, 23, appeared on the ITV show on Tuesday, 19 March to discuss her return to acting with hosts Ed Balls and Susanna Reid.The former Coronation Street star revealed she still contacts Strictly pro Vito, 31, every single day, as Ed quizzed her over the nature of their close friendship - which had sparked romance speculation on several occasions.

Ellie Leach said she was 'crying' over her best friend's sweet gesture as she travelled to London for her latest TV appearance. The Strictly Come Dancing winner appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday morning (March 19) amid her new big gig.

Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling has offered a health update after revealing her cancer diagnosis. The dating expert was flooded with well wishes when she confirmed she'd been diagnosed with colon cancer back in December.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have spotted Dianne Buswell's link to two of her former celebrity partners as she was seen reuniting with some familiar faces. The dancer was seen beaming alongside Bobby Brazier as they were reunited weeks after finishing life on the road together.

Ellie Leach has been defended by fans after she was seen beaming alongside Bobby Brazier after he came to support her in her new venture. The Strictly Come Dancing winner was fresh from the show's 2024 live tour when she was back on the road making her stage debut.

Rylan Clark has been seen taking on a job with one of the UK's biggest supermarkets - but it's not as it seems. While the BBC Radio 2 presenter won't be scanning your next big shop, he has teamed up with Tesco.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has been flooded with messages from fans after sharing a social media update. The dancer has been away from screens since the end of the BBC One dance contest back in December.

Nikita Kuzmin has left fans 'praying' as he shared his 'last' string of photos from the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour. The dancer was among the stars of the BBC One dance contest to hit the road at the start of the year.

Ellie Leach has shared how 'everyone keeps reminding' her about the importance of her new gig which began this week. The Strictly Come Dancing winner was fresh from the show's epic live tour when she headed straight into rehearsals for her stage debut.

Layton Williams has surprised fans by giving them a glimpse inside his gorgeous home. The actor and West End star has spent a lot of time away from his abode of late after taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour.

Kai Widdrington has shared a rare glimpse into his relationship with Strictly Come Dancing co-star Nadiya Bychkova.The couple both appeared on Loose Women on Tuesday, 27 February to discuss their joint tour and romance. Kai, 28, and Nadiya, 34, who are both professional dancers on Strictly, went public with their romance in June 2022 and have remained loved-up ever since.The pair work together on the BBC One show and are also set to embark on a UK tour, Behind The Magic, in June 2024.Things appear to be getting serious between the pair, with Kai having met and formed a bond with Nadiya's daughter Mila, seven.The dancer shares Mila with Slovenian footballer Matija Skarabot, who she was previously engaged to. Kai branded Mila one of "cleverest little girls" as he opened up about meeting her.

Robin Windsor's family have shared a touching message following the sad news of his death.The former Strictly Come Dancing star passed away at the age of 44, with his death being announced in the early hours of Tuesday Morning. His family have since thanked friends and fans for the outpouring of love following the news of his death.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola is preparing for his next reunion with his co-stars with Dianne Buswell sharing her 'hope' for the next time they're on tour together. It's only been a couple of weeks since the pro dancers went their separate ways after the BBC One show's official tour.

Bobby Brazier has been branded a 'beautiful boy' by one of his Strictly Come Dancing co-star while being spotted stepping out with another. The actor recently finished his dancing journey with professional dance partner Dianne Buswell and quickly returned to the catwalk.

Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke are among those paying tribute following the tragic death of dancer Robin Windsor. The Strictly Come Dancing judges were responding to the news after it was confirmed the show's former star had died, aged 44, on Tuesday (February 20).

Strictly Come Dancing star Annable Croft has proven she and Johannes Radebe are still as close as ever despite his comments about their coupling on the BBC One dance show.

Ellie Leach has revealed what she's 'chosen' this Valentine's Day after being subject to romance rumours with two of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars. The actress has spent the past three weeks performing up and down the country in the show's live tour.

TV icon Moira Stuart reportedly "collapsed" while attending Angela Rippon's end of Strictly Come Dancing party, and an ambulance is said to have been called for the star. According to reports, the British presenter and broadcaster, 74, "fell to the floor" out of nowhere, while the shindig was in full swing. As the star appeared to fall ill unexpectedly, fellow guests at the Revery Bar inside the Hilton Hotel on London's Park Lane rushed to her aid.

Bobby Brazier wasn't short of compliments for his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Ellie Leach as he further fuelled romance rumours between the pair. The rumour mill has been spinning with reports the pair have been enjoying dates while touring the country together.

Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams has opened up about his 'connection' to his co-star after their dancing journey came to an end. It has been a pretty epic three weeks for the Bury-born star and his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin.