Stacey Dooley fans 'can't cope' as TV star shows off adorable picture of toddler

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.

The infamous Strictly Come Dancing 'curse' doesn't at all surprise the competition's co-host Claudia Winkleman. Over the years, high-profile names such as Kevin Clifton, Katya Jones, Diane Buswell, Seann Walsh, Rachel Riley and Stacey Dooley were each swept up in series romances - some even going beyond a quick fling and into parenthood, in the case of Kevin, 40, and Stacey, 36 - despite often boasting established relationships back at home. Weighing in on the subject with The Sun, Claudia, 51, previously theorised: "I understand [the pressure], it's very intense.

Annabel Croft has said her late husband was a “huge fan” of Strictly Come Dancing but she will not be taking herself “too seriously” on the dancefloor this year.The former British number one tennis player and broadcaster is among the star-studded line-up of the new series of the BBC’s flagship show. Annabel, 57, was the youngest Briton to compete in the Wimbledon Championships for almost a century at the age of 15. She then became a junior champion at the tournament in 1984 at the age of 18.

Zara McDermott has shared her workouts ahead of joining the cast of Strictly Come Dancing, which starts next month. Zara, who rose to fame as part of the fourth series of hit dating show Love Island in 2018, was announced as part of the lineup on August 8 alongside celebrities such as presenter Les Dennis and former Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas.

Adam Thomas has told fans to 'trust him' as he gave his first big update since being announced in this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up and revealing his health diagnosis for the first time.

Zara McDermott is said to be determined to rise to the challenge of becoming Strictly's sexiest contestant yet.

Snoochie Shy has opened up about the birthmark that she has on her face. Taking to her Instagram Stories, she replied to a follower’s comment as she shared a photo of herself in a natural glam, but she kept that area of her face makeup-free.The comment was full of praise for the Radio 1 XTRA presenter and read: "As another woman with a birthmark on her cheek, I salute you. Well done girl! Takes courage to do what you did.

The final contestant taking part in Strictly Come Dancing has been announced as TV star Les Dennis.

Strictly Come Dancing has announced Les Dennis as the final celebrity joining the ballroom cast in 2023. It's not the first time that Les has been asked to be a part of the hit BBC show, as he was originally asked when he was starring on Coronation Street, between 2014 and 2016, but he turned it down. Revealing he would be joining the show on Friday morning, he said: "I was asked when I was in Corrie but you can't do it when you're in Corrie so you have to wait til you come out." The TV presenter, 69, joins stars including Angela Rippon, Layton Williams, Nigel Harman and Zara McDermott on the dancefloor this autumn.

Strictly Come Dancing's 13th contestant has been revealed as former EastEnders star Nigel Harman. The news was announced on Thursday morning non ITV's Lorraine show by Christine Lampard.

Kevin Clifton has unveiled a dramatic new look after shaving his head. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional, revealed his new look as he headed out on a shopping trip with girlfriend Stacey Dooley, whom he met five years ago when she competed on Strictly - with the talented pair ultimately winning the show. The couple, who have since welcomed their baby daughter Minnie, took a break from parenting duties as they headed out on a shopping trip together.

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier already boasts some impressive dance skills which could prove useful on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. On Wednesday (9 August), Bobby was confirmed as the twelfth celebrity contestant due to take part in the new series of the multi-award-winning entertainment show. Produced by BBC Studios, the beloved reality dance competition will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this autumn, bringing glitter, glamour and an eclectic mix of dancing to homes across the nation.

Kevin Clifton and his partner Stacey Dooley welcomed their beautiful baby girl Minnie back in January - but now the professional dancer has also revealed she's reached a very important milestone. Kevin, who met the TV presenter and journalist on the set of Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, shared an insight into fatherhood with his fans with a cute picture of his daughter.Taking to his Instagram stories, the 40-year-old showed that Minnie had not only reached six months old, but could also sit upright on her own. Ever the doting dad, Kevin shared the image with Minnie's back to the camera as she played with some toys in front of the television.

Angela Scanlon has performed all over the world with the O'Shea Irish Dance Company it's been revealed, which raises the question: does she have an advantage in this year's Strictly Come Dancing? BBC One's golden goose is set to return to our screens very soon, with the likes of Angela Rippon, Amanda Abbington, Layton Williams, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Adam Thomas, Zara McDermott, Eddie Kadi and Nikita Kanda all confirmed to be competing in the ballroom competition as well. Layton, 28, whose role as Stephen Carmichael in Bad Education catapulted him to TV fame, isn't without some invaluable dance experience either, having appeared in hit musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie and Billy Elliot across his career.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Victoria Beckham showed off her sporty side as she took to the water during a family trip to Canada.The former Spice Girls star and fashion designer, 49, showed off her impressive skills as she went water skiing while on holiday with her husband David Beckham and their children.The mum-of-four took to Instagram on Monday to share a series of snaps from "the most perfect few days in Muskoka" where she could be seen confidently water skiing. After tagging David, her son Cruz and daughter Harper Seven in the post, she added the caption "and yes that is me water skiing," alongside two laughing face emojis. Fans were certainly left impressed after learning that Posh Spice could water ski and flooded to the comments section to applaud her "natural" skills.

Zara McDermott has been announced as the latest contestant taking part in Strictly Come Dancing. The Love Island alum, who is dating reality star Sam Thompson, has joined the line-up for Strictly alongside Layton Williams, Angela Rippon, and Amanda Abbington.

Zara McDermott is set to make history as the first ever Love Island star to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. The 26 year old is the seventh celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series, which will air on BBC One in the autumn. Zara said: “I am so excited to be joining the world of Strictly! I grew up watching it every year with my nan and she was the biggest Strictly fan.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing has announced its first wave of contestants who will be taking part in the show, which begins next month.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Stars from the world of Strictly Come Dancing have been congratulating former professionals Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec following the news that they have welcomed their first baby into the world. The pair, who have been married since 2017, revealed that they had become parents for the first time in a heartwarming Instagram post shared online earlier today (29 July).

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Janette Manrara has given birth to her first baby.The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 39, has welcomed a baby girl with her Strictly pro-dancer husband, Aljaž Škorjanec, 33. The pair announced the joyful news as they shared a gorgeous black-and-white snap, revealing their daughter was born yesterday, July 28, 2023.They also announced they have named her, Lyra Rose Skorjanec, as they sweetly added a rose emoji to their post.The new parents are seen beaming in the hospital snap, as newborn Lyra is cradled on Janette's chest.