Giovanni Pernice fans 'cant wait' as Strictly star shares 'very special' news

The new stars of Strictly have offered a glimpse behind the scenes as the show counts down to its first episode. One of this year's celebrity contestants, Angela Scanlon, revealed she was filming at the BBC show's studios in Elstree and described it as "wild times with the best gang".

Eastenders star Kellie Bright had fans saying 'wow' as she shared her "Carrie Bradshaw moment" from the National Television Awards. The actress - who plays Linda Carter in the soap - was dressed to impress in a stunning pink gown and metallic heels as she hit the red carpet for UK TV's big night of the year.

Gemma Atkinson has told fans that she 'couldn't be happier' as she teased some career news before confirming another gig. The Hits Radio host is currently on maternity leave after welcoming her second child into the world.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice have reunited for a new TV adventure in Spain set to air on the BBC next year. The dancing duo announced news of their “epic road trip” on social media today, sharing a photograph of the pair sat in a laundry room appearing to be naked, while wearing matching shoes and holding newspapers to protect their apparent modesty.

Giovanni Pernice has stunned his fans by stripping off with his Strictly Come Dancing co-star as he shared some exciting news. The dancer decided to mark his birthday by sharing the surprising snap alongside 'best friend' Anton Du Beke and fans were extra thrilled to find out what it was all in aid of.

Giovanni Pernice has shared his reaction to his new celebrity dance partner after offering an injury update with days to go until the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. It was confirmed back in April that the Italian dancer would be once again taking to the ballroom floor.

A quick school run, lessons in safety and walking, break times and plenty of kibble - that is all in a day's work for a trainee guide dog.

Jane McDonald has announced that she's coming back to Loose Women, much to the delight of her fans. However, it's for a one-time visit rather than to resume her spot on the panel.

Popular Channel 4 series, The Traitors, will soon be returning as filming gets underway at Scotland's Ardross Castle.The show proved a hit over the Christmas period last year when 22 strangers competed for a £100,000 prize in a game of subterfuge and drama in the Gothic castle. Aerial photos of the castle show black cars arriving as this year's contestants make their way to the place they'll be staying for the next few weeks as the murder mystery game gets underway.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ellie Leach has been given an epic send-off from family and friends as she was surprised by her famous cousin at the weekend. The star was surrounded by all her loved ones ahead of her stint on the BBC dancing show, which kicks off next month.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has shown his support for his co-star Gorka Marquez and his fiancee Gemma Atkinson as they prepare to appear in their very own reality show.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman-Duttine has declared the 'love of her life' and this time, it's not her co-star husband. The actress took to social media with the declaration alongside a string of cute snaps.

Strictly's Oti Mabuse has revealed that she's expecting her first child.The former Strictly professional shared the exciting news live on air during her ITV show on Saturday morning. She also posted the news to her 655,000 Instagram followers as she shared an array of photos of her blossoming baby bump.The dancer, 33, said that the couple "finally feel ready and excited to share our wonderful news" but admitted that the news is "scarier than swimming with sharks". Oti, who was previously a professional dancer on Strictly and is now a judge on Dancing on Ice, looked the picture of happiness in the Instagram snaps.

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace, who plays the role of the iconic Kat Slater on the long-running BBC soap, has shared a rare snap with her fiance, Justin Gallwey, as the pair embarked on a romantic outing together.The actress shared the adorable picture on her Instagram which showed the pair grinning from ear to ear as they posed for the camera. Jessie, 51, simply captioned the snap with a row of love heart emojis.

From Sambas to Paso Dobles, Strictly Come Dancing always enthrals the nation with it's annual run of Saturday night glamour. But it's not just the dance moves that gets everyone talking, it's also the infamous 'curse' the show is said to pose on celebrities' relationships. Working in such close proximity to professional dancers for an extended period of time, the show has seen a number of stars split from their partners during, or shortly after, starring on the show.

Ryan Thomas was sent a warning by fans following the latest social media posts which lead him to react: "Imagine the guilt!" The former Coronation Street star took to his Instagram Story on Thursday evening (August 17) as he filmed his son, Roman, sorting out his toys in the garden.

was pictured enjoying an al fresco meal with her friends Kadi Lee, Myka Harris, and Cleo Wade in a picture Harris posted to Instagram Stories with the caption, “belated bday w/ these lovely muses.” As Markle's birthday was just over a week ago, the “belated bday” probably refers to the duchess's special day, though it's my duty as a journalist to inform you that I couldn't figure out Harris' birthday, so it could also be hers (poet Wade was born in September). Lee, in the green top, is a celebrity hairstylist, and her birthday is in late July, so she's another candidate.The pendant around Meghan Markle's neck was identified by as the , which ranges in price from just under $2,000 to a bit over $3,000, depending on the engraving and number of diamonds you want on it.

It's official - Strictly Come Dancing is finally on its way back to our screens for another year of toe-tapping celebrity fun. And one individual that's unable to contain his excitement over the much-loved BBC competition's eagerly anticipated return is former contestant Peter Andre.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have predicted a blow for professional dancer Neil Jones, as they suggest he may find himself without a celebrity partner for the second year in a row. Following the announcement of this year's star-studded lineup, which includes ex-Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas, former Love Islander Zara McDermott, and broadcaster Angela Scanlon, fans have shared their predicted pairings, with many predicting that Neil will miss out once again.

A former Strictly Come Dancing star as admitted that he fell victim to the 'Strictly' curse, when he 'fell in love' with his professional dance partner - whilst already in a relationship. Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite, 34, appeared on the BBC show in 2021, where he became the first ever contestant to be part of a same-sex dancing couple, when he was partnered with Johannes Radebe, 36. John has now revealed that he and his partner of 15 years, Paul Atkins, 'spent time apart' following the end of the series after he developed romantic feelings for Johannes.