Strictly Come Dancing star undergoes surgery for 'nasty' injury

It has been a rollercoaster week for the BBC’s biggest entertainment show, Strictly Come Dancing.

Helen Skelton has been flooded with messages as she confirmed a short break from hosting duties on Morning Live. The presenter took to social media to share a video that featured a string of snaps as she showed off her recent looks from appearing on the show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice left the UK ahead of claims he is quitting the hugely popular BBC show after nine years.The star, 33, is on a break in Dubai with his girlfriend Molly Brown, 25, who shared pictures of them kissing where she dubbed him "my best friend".The couple, who confirmed their romance at the end of February, proved they were still going strong despite rumours that they had split. Strictly Come Dancing fans were shocked by the news - revealed by The Sun last night - that Giovanni is reportedly set to 'quit' the hit BBC show after nine years.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were shocked when it was announced Giovanni Pernice had reportedly 'quit' the hit BBC show after nine years - and now BBC bosses have issued a statement. In a statement to OK!, it insisted that viewers should stand by for official announcements on the cast.

Giovanni Pernice has reportedly told friends that he will not be returning for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing. It comes after his 2023 partner Amanda Abbington shared that she had been diagnosed with PTSD following her stint on the show.

Gemma Atkinson shares a string of sweet moments from her and her daughter's visit to see Gorka Marquez as he continues touring the country with his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars.

Just days after Strictly Come Dancing won the BAFTA for Best Entertainment programme, the BBC have teased that there will be a special spin-off show as part of Strictly’s 20th anniversary celebrations.To mark the show’s birthday, and to celebrate the fact that it is the BBC’s most successful entertainment series, the special Strictly will look back on some of the best and most memorable moments from the series over the years. Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, said: “Throughout its 20-year history, the show has launched careers, sparked trends, and touched the hearts of millions with its dazzling performances, emotional journeys, and unforgettable moments and we will be showcasing it all in this very special programme.” While more details of the anniversary special are currently under wraps, Suzy Lamb, Managing Director, BBC Studios Entertainment, added: “From glittering Ballroom numbers to high-energy Latin routines, the show continues to push the boundaries of dance and entertainment and we want viewers to join us in raising a toast to 20 years of sparkle and shine in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom.” The show is likely to feature the many stand out moments from two decades of dance that began in 2004, when news presenter Natasha Kaplinsky took the first glitterball home with dance partner Brendan Cole.

Will Mellor discussed the notorious Strictly curse for the first time ever during a candid conversation with co-host Ralf Little on their popular show Two Pints With Will and Ralf. The duo treated fans to an engaging back-and-forth at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall.The chat kicked off with Ralf teasing his friend: "I believe there's a thing called the curse of Strictly.

Strictly Come Dancing legend Rose Ayling-Ellis has shared a heartbreaking post telling fans she'd been left feeling "terrified and heartbroken".The former EastEnders actress, who was partnered with Giovanni Pernice on the BBC dance show, was among those who reached out to comfort her after the Instagram message. Rose was responding to news that a British toddler had her hearing restored after becoming the first person in a pioneering gene therapy trial to 'treat' deafness. She referenced the development by sharing a picture of herself as a little girl, saying: "It feel like the end." Giovanni, 33, swiftly replied to the 29-year-old's post with three love hearts and liked the post.

Zara McDermott has shared how she felt forced to delete one of her latest social media posts as she addressed being 'ripped apart' for something she didn't actually say. Those who follow the former Love Island star may know she's a fan of cooking up a storm in the kitchen.

Craig Revel Horwood is famed for his sharp tongue on Strictly Come Dancing, so it comes as no surprise that he's found himself embroiled in feuds over the years.The judge has been part of the BBC One show since it began airing 20 years ago, and has cemented himself as the harshest critic on the panel. There's one professional dancer Craig, 59, has never seen eye to eye with however, and he's even admitted he considers him to be an "enemy". He has now revealed how his feud with former Strictly star Brendan Cole came about - and it was all down to an unimpressive dance.

Gemma Atkinson has revealed the rule Gorka Marquez follows to stop him quitting Strictly Come Dancing.The couple, who share daughter Mia, four, and son Thiago, nine months, met when Gemma was partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec on Strictly back in 2017. Gemma, 39, and Gorka, 33, went from strength to strength after meeting on the show, getting engaged in 2021. Gorka is still one of Strictly's best-loved professionals but the BBC show's gruelling schedule makes it hard for him to spend time with his family while competing in the series.The ballroom and latin dancer trains with a celebrity partner Monday to Friday, and is then busy with the live show on Saturdays, making Sunday his only day off.

Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has shared the hilarious moment his shirtless video with Vito Coppola went quite wrong. The dancers are currently reunited as a number of the BBC One dance show's professionals hit the road.

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas is said to be set to star in a rival reality TV show after going through a recent cancer scare.The BBC One show's head judge is rumoured to have signed up to new Netflix launch Bear Hunt, where she is thought to be appearing as one of the contestants alongside the likes of Mel B and Danny Cipriani. Shirley, 63, had breast cancer checks including three biopsies last week, but shared the good news on Tuesday that her results had come back all clear - and now she is said to be planning to live life to the full by taking on the physically challenging Bear Hunt.

Strictly Come Dancing ’s head judge Shirley Ballas has opened up about a surprise royal visit to the set of the iconic dance show last December, when Prince Louis made an adorable request to the stars. The young royal, six, made the spontaneous trip last year with mum Kate Middleton, 42 and big sister Princess Charlotte, eight, as the trio headed to Elstree studios in Hertfordshire to get a behind the scenes look at how the show was made.

Dianne Buswell has hilariously uncovered a 'feud' between two of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars before Vito Coppola admitted his struggle. The dancers have recently been in rehearsals as they prepare to tour the country.

Following his departure from Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, professional dancer Brendan Cole didn’t hold back on his views about the shock decision. Having been a part of the show since its debut in 2004, Brendan expressed his shock and disappointment, stating that he was not included in the future plans for the beloved BBC One program. He said at the time: “It’s an editorial decision.

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has opened up about her 'terrifying' cancer scare.

A number of Strictly Come Dancing stars have addressed ditching their usual celebrity partners as they head out on the road together for another year of epic routines, emotional stories and plenty of sparkle in the 2024 official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left completely baffled by professional dancer Giovanni Pernice's adorable birthday tribute to his new girlfriend.The Strictly pro, 33, who has been dating model Molly Brown, 25, since February, wished her a happy birthday by dedicating a special social media post to her with his 1.1 million Instagram followers on Friday. But the message quickly sparked confusion amongst his eagle-eyed fans who managed to figure out his coded nickname for Molly.