Strictly's Will Mellor jokes Kym Marsh is a GILF as she vows: 'It's about time a grandma won!'

Strictly Come Dancing fans have discovered what the remaining 14 couples will be dancing to this weekend as a show favourite returns. This Saturday night (October 8) it'll be all about lights, camera, action as movie week arrives in the ballroom.

As he's made his way onto the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor, former professional footballer Tony Adams is has said goodbye to his football boots and hello to his dancing feet. And while the 55 year old footballer may be spending long days rehearsing for the show alongside fellow contestants Will Mellor, Kaye Adams and Kym Marsh, the sporting legend has been able to spend some time relaxing at his stunning home in the Cotswolds. After purchasing the £2million property in 2002, Tony now shares the home with his wife of 14 years, Poppy Teacher and their children.The eight-bedroom home is set within five and a half acres and features a drawing room, study, conservatory and cellar.

Kym Marsh has made Strictly a family affair from the off and couldn’t wait to introduce her dance partner Graziano to her husband Scott Ratcliff and parents Pauline and David during a break from training. But having her dad in the audience to watch her dance has been made even more poignant for Kym, 46, as she revealed she wants to make him proud. He was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer last summer and now Kym, who’s incredibly close to both her parents, says she’s doing the show for them.

EastEnders star James Bye is taking to the dance floor on Strictly Come Dancing this year, alongside celebrities such as Helen Skelton, Will Mellor and Kym Marsh.The actor, 38, who portrays Martin Fowler in the hit BBC One soap, was the 14th star to be announced in the star-studded line-up, and he called it an "honour" to have been asked to appear on the popular show. There's no doubt all of James' EastEnders cast mates are cheering him on from Albert Square, alongside his loving wife Victoria and their three sons, Edward, eight, and Louis, six, and three year old Hugo.

Future brides will get the chance to tie the knot in wedding dresses worn in the iconic soap Coronation Street after they were donated to a Stockport charity shop.

The stars of this year's Strictly Come Dancing couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces as they left the studio after their first dances on the show. This season kicked off in spectacular sequinned style over the weekend, with celebrities such as actor Kym Marsh, singer Fleur East, Loose Women 's Kaye Adams and Paralympian Ellie Simmonds all putting their best feet forward. Kaye Adams, 59, was supported on night one by her fellow Loose Women panellists and good friends Jane Moore and Nadia Sawalha, and the trio were seen beaming alongside Helen Skelton - also a contestant - and Strictly pro Gorka Marquez.

Strictly Come Dancing made its highly anticipated return on Saturday, with the first live show of its 20th series kicking off with a joyful group dance by the judges and professional dancers. Hosts Claudia Winkleman, 50, and Tess Daly, 53, welcomed viewers back for the new series of the popular dance competition, as they got set to watch 15 new celebrities make their dance floor debuts.

Strictly Come Dancing's James Bye has revealed his delight that he has been partnered up with Amy Dowden for his time on the show.The EastEnders actor, 38, has admitted that Amy is one of his favourite professionals and that he was "blown away" at the reveal. James told OK! and other press: "I was really shocked they gave me Amy, I view Amy, for me, watching the show...

Strictly Come Dancing dancer Graziano Di Prima had fans in awe when he referred to Coronation Street star Kym Marsh's parents as his "second family". The professional dancer, 28, said he had "the best day ever" when he met the 46 year old's parents as he went round for tea. "I had the best day ever.

Week one of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is upon us, with this year's contestants set to take to the dance floor for the very first live show this evening. The show airs tonight, Saturday 24 September, following Friday's launch show where it was revealed which celebrity has been paired with which professional dancer.

Strictly Come Dancing is finally underway, with last night’s show unveiling who would be dancing with who - including the announcement of two same-sex couples in a show first. One said couple was TV star Helen Skelton, who has been partnered up with show favourite Gorka Marquez - a fast fan favourite duo.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is set to kick off in a matter of days, with the launch show now airing on Friday 23 September. During the first show, which was filmed on 7 September, fans will finally find out which celebrity has been paired with which professional dancer and then the following evening (24 September) the first live show of the series will air.

Strictly Come Dancing was back with a bang as this year’s celebrities met their professional partners and performed in the first group dance of the series. Among those competing to lift the Glitterball in a few months’ time is actress Kym Marsh.

Kym Marsh and Scott Ratcliff recently tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Sandhurst, surrounded by their close friends and families. The loved-up pair celebrated with a military themed wedding, in a nod to the actress' new husband's career. Kym, 45, and Scott, 33, got engaged back in July and quickly planned their special day to ensure Kym's terminally ill father Dave, 76, could walk her down the aisle.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is set to begin on Friday 23 September, with the first live show taking place the following evening (24 September). A fresh batch of celebrities are preparing to compete for the iconic Glitterball trophy, with the likes of Will Mellor, Kym Marsh, Matt Goss and Helen Skelton all getting ready to take to the dance floor.

Strictly Come Dancing is hitting our screens and celebrities will be busy putting on their dancing shoes to pair up with their professional partners. This year viewers will see Will Mellor, Helen Skelton and Kym Marsh take to the Strictly dance floor alongside other famous faces from TV, music, sport and comedy to try and win the Glitterball trophy in Strictly 2022. Every year the professionals put together spectacular dance routines for their celebrity partners, all whilst performing in elaborate dance sequences with their professional crew too.

Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens this weekend, with its launch show on Friday (September 23) and its first live programme on Saturday (September 24). A fresh line-up of stars are lacing up their dancing shoes and getting ready to take on the ballroom for the BBC One show's 20th series.