Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden sends message of support to co-stars

Angela Rippon was previously told by BBC bosses that her time on television was over due to her age and to "make room for other women" when she was 50. The 78 year old, who is competing on this year's Strictly Come Dancing with partner Kai Widdrington, has opened up about her age and the comments she previously received from TV bosses in a new interview.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin is reportedly in a relationship with stunning model Lauren Jaine and the pair have been dating “for months”. Professional dancer Nikita, who joined the BBC One show back in 2021, was spied packing on the PDA with a mystery woman following Saturday’s Movie Night when he was pictured cuddling up to the mystery date after the live show.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they've spotted the 'real winner' during the latest visit to the ballroom - and it isn't any of the remaining couples. Viewers of the BBC One dance contest were both thrilled and emotional as Amy Dowden made an epic return to the show on Saturday night (October 7).

Strictly professional dancer Amy Dowden made a special appearance on Saturday night's show (October 7) after being forced to take time off due to cancer treatment.

After delighting fans for over 20 years Strictly Come Dancing has become an annual Autumnal staple, as it brings a little glitz and glamour to the changing seasons in the run up to Christmas. Year after year, millions of us have been captivated by the phenomenal dancing abilities of some of our favourite stars, not to mention been on the edge of our seats as the judges deliver their all important scores after each performance.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Reverend Richard Coles revealed that he was in hospital and recovering after undergoing spinal surgery.The star first shared a snap on X, formally known as Twitter, of his legs stretched out in compression socks and later shared another picture of his hand with a cannula in it. He captioned the photo of his hand: “Well I totally get the thing Michael Jackson had for Propofol.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez is bringing "Barbie to the ballroom" as he will play Ken from the hit film Barbie in a professional performance during the results show on Sunday. In the spirit of movie week, Gorka channelled Hollywood star Ryan Gosling in the I’m Just Ken music scene of the 2023 comedy, sporting a white fluffy jacket, a bare chest, black sunglasses and bandana with the classic blonde hairdo.

The first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing has been confirmed, following a shock dance off during Sunday's show. On Saturday, 30 September, the 15 stars of the series performed for the second time, but for the first time this year, the public could have their say through the vote.The scores were added to last week's scores, and it was delight for Layton Williams as he topped the leaderboard, but despair for Les Dennis as he finished bottom. It was then over to the public, and their votes meant that Les and his partner Nancy Xu would face Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez in the first dance off of the series.

EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier could be set for Hollywood, after becoming an early favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing 2023.The 20-year-old son of Jeff Brazier and Jade Goody is paired with Dianne Buswell on the latest series of the BBC celebrity dancing show. Already, experts are claiming that Bobby is set for a huge payday and could have a career in America, due to his growing popularity. After his beautiful week one performance, fans believe he could go all the way and win.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has provided a brave update amid completing her fifth round of chemotherapy. The dancer has been candidly sharing her journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has been told 'sorry' as she shared an upbeat post after 'taking control' during the 'hardest step' of her cancer journey so far.

There are many important aspects of Strictly Come Dancing that make the fan-favourite BBC series what it is. Each week, viewers watch celebrities and their professional partners take to the ballroom’s floor to compete for the Glitterball trophy, dancing to some of the biggest hits. But who exactly are the members of the Strictly band as the programme returns with the 2023 lineup? Dave Arch Dave is the head of the show’s band and has the title of Musical Director.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have praised Craig Revel-Horwood for this "honest" scoring and critiques following the first live show of the 2023 series, which aired on Saturday 23 September. Craig, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke are back on the judging panel for another year of Strictly.The celebrity line-up includes the likes of Adam Thomas, Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach and Angela Scanlon. The judges' scores during Saturday's show appeared to divide viewers, with many surprisingly supporting Craig, who is regularly criticised for his harsh comments and low scores.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left divided by Tess Daly’s outfit as she returned to present the first live show of the series with Claudia Winkleman. In a change from the usual glamorous dresses, Tess wore a chick white shirt with black sparkly trousers.

It seems that the magic of the dance floor on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing extends beyond the glitz and glamour, as several couples who met on the show have ended up starting families together. These heartwarming stories show that the connections formed on the Strictly Come Dancing stage can lead to beautiful and lasting partnerships beyond the dance floor. Let's take a look at all the Strictly bundles of joy that have come from the show.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Amy Dowden has sent a message of support to the BBC show team ahead of its first live programme of 2023, saying: “I know it’s going to be amazing.” The 33-year-old announced in June that she had undergone a mastectomy after discovering she had stage three breast cancer, and would be unable to have a celebrity partner on the show this year.The new batch of famous faces will take to the dancefloor for their first performance with their professional partners during the first live show of the 21st series on Saturday night. Ahead of the show, Amy posted a photo of her dressed in Strictly glamour to her Instagram and wrote: “Happy live show day @bbcstrictly.

While Jody Cundy, CBE, has certainly made a name for himself in the world of sports as a decorated Paralympian, he's also found luck in matters of the heart. Here's everything you need to know about the sports star and his fiancée, Lucy Bowles. Born on October 14, 1978, in England, Jody Cundy is a versatile athlete who has excelled in both swimming and cycling.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has been flooded with support after sharing the emotional moment she shaved her head. The talented dancer has been candidly sharing her journey after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.

Hamza Yassin penned a sweet tribute to Strictly Come Dancing, and his dance partner Jowita Przystal, after he returned for one last dance during Saturday's launch show.The Countryfile presenter, 33, took home the coveted Glitterball trophy last series after being paired with dancing pro Jowita, 29, and returned to Salsa once more this weekend. Following his performance, Hamza took to Instagram, where he shared a snap of himself and Jowita training. He penned the caption: "Can you believe it’s been one year since we had our first dance and that tonight will be the last time we dance together.