Heartbreaking reason BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent signed up for Strictly Christmas special

The BBC has released a first look at the upcoming Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.The one-off episode of the show that airs on Christmas Day will see the set transformed into a winter wonderland as six new celebrity contestants take to the floor, in the hopes of being crowned the festive winner. The A-list couples will perform their routines in a bid to impress esteemed judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, head judge Shirley Ballas, and the voting studio audience. Broadcaster Dan Snow was the first star to confirm he has joined the Christmas special as he is paired up with dancer Nadiya Bychkova.

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Noir: Christmas Special, which airs December 20 on Sky Arts at 8pm.In the special of the travelogue series, Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves) and his wife Nancy are joined by Mortimer in Penshurst Place in Kent, where they attempt to create an artistic rendition of the robin.In a clip from episode, Mortimer describes the festive bird as a “hooligan”, to which Reeves replies: “I agree completely. They’re like territorial little brutes.

The BBC Strictly Come Dancing original series hasn't even come to an end yet and already the winner of the pre-recorded Christmas special has been leaked online.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have shared their 'hope' after some thought a 'new dancer' had been hired. Things were a bit different on Sunday night (December 3) as the results show became a general chit-chat with the show's stars following an unexpected withdrawal from the BBC One dance contest.

Zara McDermott has opened up about her shock health diagnosis which comes while her boyfriend Sam Thompson is halfway around the world taking part in I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.

Strictly Come Dancing star Krishnan Guru-Murthy has said it was a 'big decision' as he's been forced to swap dance partners. The Channel 4 News presenter impressed viewers of the BBC One dance contest during his time on the show.

Strictly Come Dancing fans are 'gutted' as Annabel Croft revealed she's set to swap out her dance partner.The former tennis star has been impressing the judges and viewers on the BBC One dance contest as she wows with her routines alongside dance partner Johannes Radebe.The last show saw the duo make it through to week eleven of the 2023 run of the competition, after they performed a paso double to Espana Cani by Trad. Annabel and Johannes were colour-coordinated in black and yellow Latin-inspired outfits, impressing the public and sending them through to the quarter-finals.

Rugby star Danny Cipriani last week announced he had split from wife, Victoria Rose, after two and a half years.The pair, who tied the knot in 2021, decided to part ways following alleged "messages on his phone" that sparked fiery arguments. Danny, well-known for his high-profile romances, having dated celebs including Kirsty Gallacher and model Jasmine Waltz, has often been accused of being unfaithful. Recently in the news with the release of his memoir, Who Am I?, Danny has spilled the beans on his past relationships, including Kelly Brook, as well as Kirsty and Jasmine.

Danny Cipriani has been pictured cosying up to his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Jowita Przystal just days after he announced his shock split from his wife Victoria.The former rugby star, 36, was seen proudly posing next to his new dance partner after the pair finished a day of intense training ahead of starring in the upcoming Strictly Christmas Special. Newly-single Danny, who recently announced he'd split from his wife of two and a half years with an emotional statement that they were on "different journeys", appeared close to his new dance partner despite only meeting for the first time hours earlier.

Live coverage on BBC Breakfast was interrupted this morning after one of the Salford Quays buildings reportedly had to be evacuated.

Some of the world's favorite movies could have played out very differently on the big screen. Sally Field turned down the opportunity to be in "The First Wives Club," and Matthew McConaughey was passed up for the lead role in "Titanic." John Travolta was originally slated to appear in "Forrest Gump" before Tom Hanks was cast in the starring role. Steven Spielberg wanted Harrison Ford to star in "Jurassic Park" before the actor turned down the opportunity.

The battle for the Glitterball trophy may still be ongoing on Strictly Come Dancing but we're already thinking ahead to the next special which will air over Christmas. Once the main series finishes in mid-December, fans won't have to wait long for their next fix of the BBC One dance contest.

EastEnders' star Jamie Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown on the soap, is set to join the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2023 alongside broadcaster Dan Snow and BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent.The trio are the first celebs announced for the festive episode airing on Christmas Day, where they'll compete to be crowned the Christmas champion. The exciting news was shared on Wednesday's episode of the Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two, with more contestants to be revealed on Thursday November 23. Jamie was revealed as the third celebrity on It Takes Two, will be dancing with Nancy Xu.

Strictly Come Dancing star Luba Mushtuk has announced the "special" news that she is now a British citizen in a new social media post.The 34 year old, who joined the cast of Strictly in 2018, took to Instagram on Tuesday, 21 November to proudly reveal she has been granted British citizenship alongside two photos of her with her official documents at Camden Town Hall. "She is a British Citizen.

With Christmas fast approaching, it has been claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could be spending the festive period in the UK, rather than at their home in California. It was reported that the couple and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, could make the journey across the pond after they received offers to stay with not only the Royal Family, but with close family friends too.

With Strictly Come Dancing heading to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom this weekend, it appears that dancing fever has well and truly taken over the seaside town.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left stunned after it was revealed that professional dancer Graziano Di Prima has had a surprising career change. The television personality, who was paired in the latest series with documentary maker and former Love Island star Zara McDermott, is appearing in a film airing on US television called A Paris Christmas Waltz. Graziano was cast in it alongside stars including Jade Ewen from the Sugababes and Matthew Morrison from Glee.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Graziano Di Prima has revealed the emotional reason he couldn't compete in the UK as a child dancer.The Italian Latin Champion, who joined Strictly back in 2018, has admitted he's looking forward to dancing in the spectacular group dances again this weekend in Blackpool's Tower Ballroom having only competed there once with celebrity partner Kym Marsh last year.This weekend is made even more special as he reflected on his childhood. He said: "My first year on Strictly in 2018 was the first time I danced at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

Aldi got shoppers excited this week when it announced the return of a popular Christmas item. The supermarket has confirmed the return of its highly-anticipated Kevin the Carrot stuffed toys which will be available to buy from 8am on Thursday (November 16).

Sally Nugent was left visibly flustered while interviewing Vernon Kay on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday, with the This Morning star appearing to dismiss her 'basic' question. Sally, 52, was questioning Vernon, 49, ahead of his gruelling 115-mile Ultra Ultra marathon on 14 November.The four-day challenge will see BBC Radio 2 DJ Vernon run from Victoria Park in Leicester to Bolton Wanderers Stadium to raise money for Children In Need.