Strictly Come Dancing star says BBC 'will include trans celeb' in future series

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin was strapped up with a knee brace after rehearsals on Wednesday. Pictured leaving the training space with his celebrity dance partner Layton Williams, the 25-year-old's physical condition will be of concern to them heading into the weekend after he reportedly struggled to get into his waiting taxi. The pair continued their ballroom hot-streak last Saturday by scoring 36 on Halloween Week for an impressive Tango routine.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have been bringing the chemistry to the dancefloor for weeks now but it's actually another couple who are said to have a 'special connection'. It comes after last weekend's live show saw the couples go all out for the show's Halloween special.

Two couples are said to be 'at risk' of an exit from Strictly Come Dancing this weekend - according to their body language. There are nine couples left in the BBC One dance contest with the week seven live show set to take place on Saturday night (November 4).

Nigel Harman has sparked concern among Strictly Come Dancing fans after he was forced to face more criticism from the judges in the ballroom this week. The actor and his dance partner Katya Jones were among the remaining 10 couples taking to the floor as the fight for the Glitterball trophy continued.

Those watching Strictly Come Dancing Come Dancing unfold at home have issued a 'cut' demand following two additional features to the latest Halloween special. It was a spooktacular night in the ballroom as the remaining couples took to the floor as they continue to vie for the Glitterball trophy.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were asking 'has anyone else?' after being surprised by an 'intruder' during the latest live show. The BBC One dance contest was back on screens on Saturday night (October 28) with a spooktacular Halloween special.

Adam Thomas' wife has addressed how she feels about so-called curse on Strictly Come Dancing after fans questioned her about it.

It's set to be a spooktacular Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night as the remaining contestants get ready for Halloween week.

Taking to the Strictly dance floor in front of millions last Saturday night, Bury-born actor Layton Williams and his dance partner Nikita Kuzmin delivered a mesmerising samba which received huge praise from the judges.

Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams has hit back at claims he has an "unfair advantage" on the BBC show. Layton, 29 has been dominating the Strictly scoreboard with his natural rhythm and almost faultless frame which scored him four nines in just the second week. His compatibility with professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin has also been applauded by the judges with Craig Revel Horwood labelling Layton's talent as "ridiculous".

Strictly star Layton Williams is reportedly set to quit his role in a major reality show after his BBC ballroom stint.

Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams has said he deserves to be on the show after speaking out about the criticism from some viewers about his involvement in the competition.

Strictly star Ellie Leach has said she is 'so thankful' after she scored her first 10 of the season on Saturday night's live show.

Strictly Come Dancing's Zara McDermott has told fans she 'let herself down' after ending up in the dance-off for the second time. The BBC dance contest returned this weekend for its fifth week which saw 11 of the 12 remaining couples take to the ballroom to compete for their spot on the show.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left irritated after spoilers supposedly revealing the pairing set to leave the competition this week were leaked

Strictly Come Dancing fans are demanding an 'update' after they expressed concern over one of the show's professional dancers. There was excitement all around on Saturday night (October 21) for Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola as they arguably pulled off their best dance to date.

We're nearing the halfway mark of the competition already so we're hoping for another spectacular night of dances on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night. Week five of the BBC One dance contest will see the 12 remaining couples return to the ballroom.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards shared her support for Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams, who is taking the show by storm with his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin this year, after attending Saturday night's performance. The TV star and panellist is a singer and theatre star herself, having announced her next project as the director of a West End touring production earlier this year. And after a night watching the celebrity contestants tear up the Elstree Studios dance floor on 14 October, Brenda was bubbling with excitement to take part in the competition next year too.

Strictly Come Dancing fans couldn't help but trigger an age-old debate relating to the hit dance show as the latest results were revealed. Week four of the BBC One competition saw Layton Williams smash this year's record by achieving the highest score of the series so far.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were completely bowled over when they tuned in for the latest results from the ballroom. It was all systems go on Saturday night (October 14) as the 13 remaining couples took to the dancefloor as they continued to vie for the Glitterball trophy.