BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers swoon as Gorka Marquez channels Ryan Gosling's Ken for opening number

Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice has publicly snubbed Amanda Abbington after she made a statement to say she quit the BBC show.

Strictly Come Dancing stars have sent their best wishes to Amanda Abbington after she revealed why she left the competition.

Beverley Knight has hit hit back at TV viewers who accused her of lip syncing on Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday evening. The singer, 50, put on an incredible performance during the results show on 16 October. Beverley belted out I'm On Fire with the London Community Gospel Choir, while Strictly pros Gorka Marquez and Katya Jones performed a stunning routine together.

Beverley Knight has spoken out after she was hit with accusations following her performance on Strictly Come Dancing. The singer was seen putting on a dramatic performance in the ballroom on Sunday night (October 15) during the dance contest's results show.

Gorka Marquez made a much-welcomed return to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom during the latest results show despite being axed from the competition. The Spanish dancer said a sad farewell last weekend when he and celebrity dance partner Nikita Kanda were the second couple to be eliminated.

Jody Cundy CBE and Jowita Przystal have become the latest pair to leave Strictly Come Dancing. The couple were axed after Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer were saved by judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Shirley Ballas.

Strictly Come Dancing star Jody Cundy has seen his dancing journey come to end - after he finally overcame a 'fear'. The Paralympic champion said he had an “absolute blast” on Strictly Come Dancing as he became the third celebrity to be eliminated from the dance competition.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said 'bless him' as Jody Cundy became the third celebrity contestant to leave the competition. The athlete, who celebrated his 45th birthday during Saturday’s live show, ended up in the dreaded dance-off with his dance partner Jowita Przystal.

Gorka Marquez has opened up about his gruelling schedule as he juggles Strictly Come Dancing training and rehearsals as well as being a father-of-two.

Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones has revealed the name of his first child. The professional dancer announced earlier this month that his Love Island star fiancée Chyna Mill had given birth to a baby girl.

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez shared details of an 'exclusive' group he and some of his co-stars are part of. The dancer, who unfortunately left the competition during week three with celebrity dance partner Nikita Kanda, was opening up about juggling the show and being a new dad-of-two.

Movie Week is done and dusted and what a spectacle it was, but this weekend on Strictly Come Dancing, the 13 remaining couples will once again be vying to impress the judges with their routines and you - the voting public.

Neil Jones and Chyna Mills looked like they were taking parenthood in their stride this week after being spotted heading out for the first since since welcoming their baby daughter last week. The couple, who were seen visiting a nail salon in Leeds, wrapped their tiny tot in cosy blankets for the day out as they took it in turns to hold their adorable baby daughter. Strictly Pro dancer Neil, 41, kept his outing casual by opting for a grey hoody and black jeans while his fiancée Chyna, who rose to fame on hit ITV2 dating show Love Island last year, was seen donning a baby carrier while looking stylish in a comfy loungewear set.

Helen Skelton has opened up about her marriage split as she recalled a question she was asked by her Strictly Come Dancing partner Gorka Marquez. The Countryfile star and her rugby player announced in April last year (2022) that they were "no longer a couple".

Fans have said 'sorry' to Gorka Marquez as he shared one of his first updates since his exit from Strictly Come Dancing. The Spanish dancer and his celebrity dance partner Nikita Kanda were eliminated from the dance competition on Sunday (October 8) following week three of the 2023 series.

Ryan Thomas has told his younger brother Adam that he's 'going to need' it as he offered him some dancing tips following his own big announcement. The former Coronation Street star has been supporting Adam as he competes in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Gemma Atkinson was seen swapping Gorka Marquez for his Strictly Come Dancing co-star as they posed for a smiling snap at the Pride of Britain Awards. The Hits Radio host was finally reunited with her fiance after four weeks apart due to him working on the BBC One dance contest.

Some Strictly Come Dancing viewers appear to have spotted an issue with the show's epic Barbie-themed routine. On the whole, fans of the BBC One dance contest were beside themselves as the professional dancers kicked off Movie Week results night with a performance dedicated to Greta Gerwig's blockbuster.

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has been dealt a devastating blow only 24 hours before the team gear up for the next live show, as the latest bookies' odds indicate that he and celebrity partner Nikita Kanda could be knocked out of the competition next. It's been a tough journey for the pair so fair this series, as after a difficult fortnight in the training room, 28 year old Nikita and Gorka, 33, ended up in the bottom two on the leaderboard. Following viewers' votes, the duo were unfortunately in the dance-off against gameshow host and comedian Les Dennis, 69.

Prepare for an extra sprinkle of Hollywood glamour on the dance floor this weekend, as Strictly Come Dancing's epic Movie Week is back.The 14 remaining dance couples are set to take on an eclectic range of performances inspired by La La Land's biggest films. After finding themselves in the dance-off last week, broadcaster Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez will hope their Jive to Kids In America from the 1995 hit Clueless will be enough to save them from a similar fate this time round.