Strictly star reveals how show puts 'strain' on marriage amid 'curse' claims

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has opened up on his 20-year anxiety battle that saw him suffer up to 12 panic attacks per day. The 48 year old actor, who has played Weatherfield icon Steve McDonald since 1989, revealed how producers on the ITV soap called in a doctor to come to the set to help him as his condition came to a head. He also spoke about how he had to visit a psychiatrist because his mental health was causing him to believe he was suffering from mystery illnesses.

The new stars of Strictly have offered a glimpse behind the scenes as the show counts down to its first episode. One of this year's celebrity contestants, Angela Scanlon, revealed she was filming at the BBC show's studios in Elstree and described it as "wild times with the best gang".

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Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ellie Leach has been given an epic send-off from family and friends as she was surprised by her famous cousin at the weekend. The star was surrounded by all her loved ones ahead of her stint on the BBC dancing show, which kicks off next month.

Strictly star Amy Dowden has suffered a terrifying 'life-threatening' setback to her breast cancer treatment which left her needing care in an Intensive Care Unit. Amy, 33, has been praised for how open she has been with her cancer treatment so far with many viewing her as an inspiration to others who suffer from the terrible disease. But in her latest interview, Amy revealed that she has suffered quite the setback this month as she contracted a difficult Sepsis infection which could have been 'life-threatening' if left untreated.

With Leeds Festival well underway, a couple of former Strictly Come Dancing stars decided to get involved with some free McDonald's food.

Strictly's Oti Mabuse has revealed that she's expecting her first child.The former Strictly professional shared the exciting news live on air during her ITV show on Saturday morning. She also posted the news to her 655,000 Instagram followers as she shared an array of photos of her blossoming baby bump.The dancer, 33, said that the couple "finally feel ready and excited to share our wonderful news" but admitted that the news is "scarier than swimming with sharks". Oti, who was previously a professional dancer on Strictly and is now a judge on Dancing on Ice, looked the picture of happiness in the Instagram snaps.

Former Made In Chelsea star Gareth Locke-Locke said his twins are thrown off their routines if they sleep in different pods. Gareth and Ollie Locke-Locke appeared on Lorraine on Friday, 25 August, to discuss their surrogacy journey alongside their adorable twins, Apollo Magnus Obi and Cosima Emily Bex.The new dads have gone through quite the journey to get their adorable tots, as they have been trying for a family for a few years. But their dream came true earlier this month after their surrogate, Bex, gave birth to Apollo who weighed 3lb 10oz, and Cosima, who was 2lb 11oz.

Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara confidently showed off her "real" post-pregnancy body just 24 days after giving birth to her daughter. The professional dancer, 39, welcomed her first child - a baby girl called Lyra Rose Skorjanec with her husband, Aljaž Škorjanec, 33, on 28 July, 2023. The pregnancy came as quite the surprise for the pair, who were just about to start their IVF journey before Janette fell pregnant.The new parents have been keeping fans updated on their journey so far on Instagram, including Janette proudly showing off her body as she feels "confident and happy" in her skin, just 24 days after giving birth.

Dotun Olubeko was guarding not one secret but two ahead of Monday's season finale of. The integrative medicine consultant had to work with Charity Lawson to keep their engagement under wraps until the finale aired, while also keeping the fact that his fiancée had been tapped to compete on from the child and family therapist herself.Dotun finally got to come clean about both secrets on Monday, happily showing off his relationship with Charity during the live finale, before spilling the beans about his fiancée's exciting new gig.«I just knew two hours before.

Giovanni Pernice have aired their excitement after the Strictly star shared some exciting news on social media. The BBC Strictly Come Dancing performer declared "that's a wrap" as he told fans he had something 'very special' lined up.

Ryan Thomas was sent a warning by fans following the latest social media posts which lead him to react: "Imagine the guilt!" The former Coronation Street star took to his Instagram Story on Thursday evening (August 17) as he filmed his son, Roman, sorting out his toys in the garden.

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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.

A former Strictly Come Dancing star as admitted that he fell victim to the 'Strictly' curse, when he 'fell in love' with his professional dance partner - whilst already in a relationship. Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite, 34, appeared on the BBC show in 2021, where he became the first ever contestant to be part of a same-sex dancing couple, when he was partnered with Johannes Radebe, 36. John has now revealed that he and his partner of 15 years, Paul Atkins, 'spent time apart' following the end of the series after he developed romantic feelings for Johannes.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Strictly's Amy Dowden has shown off her brand new wig, amid her chemotherapy treatment as she battles breast cancer.The 33 year old ballroom star announced her diagnosis in May of this year, as doctors told her she had stage three breast cancer, but she vowed to "get back on that dance floor". Amy has bravely been sharing on social media about her battle with the disease, and she was full of praise for Be Unique Wigs By Charlotte, who posted about making her a wig.

Love Island winners Jess Harding and Sammy Root have opened up on their experience on the show, with blonde beauty Jess pulling back the veil on some of her sadder moments in the villa. In an appearance on Lorraine on Friday (11 August), the couple sat with guest host Christine Lampard to discuss life post Love Island. When asked about the Casa Amor storyline, which tests even the couples who seem the strongest, the beauty aesthetics practitioner confessed she put on a “brave front”.

Nigel Harman has been announced as the 13th celebrity contestant hoping to take home the glitterball trophy in the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing - which will be kicking off in just a few weeks' time. The former EastEnders actor was announced as the newest celeb joining the show's star-studded lineup during this morning's Lorraine, telling host Christine Lampard that his dancing skills may leave something to be desired, quipping that he thinks he's a good dancer in his head but his body doesn't agree. Discussing his upcoming appearance on the show, he said: "I'm amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly.