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Strictly Come Dancing is set for its 20th series this year and the start date for the show has been confirmed. The show's launch episode, which sees the celebrities paired up with their dance partner, will be broadcast on Saturday, September 10. Just like in previous series of the show, the launch episode will be pre-recorded and will be filmed in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Gemma Atkinson has been flooded with praise as she 'sets an example' to her daughter. The Hits Radio host took to Instagram over the weekend as she spent time with three-year-old Mia at home in Greater Manchester.

Kaye is one of the 15 celebrities taking part in the BBC dance show this year, alongside the likes of Will Mellor, Helen Skelton and Fleur East. The 59-year-old posted a video on Instagram as she keeps track of her dance progress. She wrote in the caption: "I’ll get this if it bloody kills me and it might.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left asking ‘what’s occurring?’ after BBC Three announced a beloved TV character would be strapping on their dancing shoes in the hopes of snatching the Glitterball trophy. A tweet posted on Friday said Nessa, portrayed by Ruth Jones, from Gavin and Stacey would be the latest star joining the cast.

Fleur East has been named as the early favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The singer, who was runner-up on The X Factor back in 2014, has high odds to bag the glitterball trophy this year. Bookmakers Ladbrokes are offering odds of 7/2, but Fleur’s still got some fierce competition.TV presenter Helen Skelton and former Britain’s Got Talent finalist Molly Rainford will be hot on her heels, according to the betting company – who have placed both their odds at 6/1.The exciting odds come after the BBC confirmed the 15 famous faces who will take to the dancefloor when the competition returns in September.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left scratching their heads on Friday, after BBC Three tweeted out that the latest contestant to join the show was a fictional character. The lineup for the 2022 series has been steadily revealed this week, with celebrities such as Matt Goss, Fleur East and Will Mellor taking part. But fans were baffled when the official BBC Three Twitter account announced that Nessa from Gavin & Stacey would be the last addition to the lineup.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022's line up as the popular show's 20th celebrity contestant. Posting the tweet in jest not long before Strictly announced that their 15th and final celebrity contestant would be television presenter and actress Helen Skelton - read more on that here - BBC Three wrote, alongside a picture of Nessa: ""Oh! What's occurring?" Nessa is bringing Barry Island to the ballroom as the 20th celebrity contestant confirmed for #Strictly 2022.

Strictly Come Dancing stars for 2022. Bristol has added interest this year - as if we needed it - because one of our own, Bedminster’s Jayde Adams, is among the stars being paired up with a professional dancer and about to learn the difference between a tango and a salsa.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing are divided over this year's line-up, with some left less than impressed by the celebrities and one person branding it "the worst line-up ever". The full line-up of 15 contestants have now been announced, and it includes Coronation Street's Kym Marsh, actor Will Mellor and singer Fleur East, as well as Eastenders actor James Bye and football manager Tony Adams.There has been some warring between fans on Twitter about the line-up, with some on the negative side, as one fan wrote: "No wow factor with this lot but thats par for the course and by week 3 everyone will be shouting for a b or c".

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing have been left confused after the BBC appeared to announce that a "new contestant" was joining the show - Nessa from hit comedy show Gavin & Stacey. It all started when BBC Three posted: "'Oh! What's occurring?' Nessa is bringing Barry Island to the ballroom as the 20th celebrity contestant confirmed for #Strictly 2022." They even went as far as to mimic the promotional Strictly Come Dancing contestant announcement shots, superimposing an image of Nessa, with her black bob and gold chain, onto a blue disco background.

Bros star and future Strictly Come Dancing contestant Matt Goss has opened up about his emotions and feelings of “loneliness” as he hopes the iconic dancing show will help him to live a little more. The 53 year old star first shot to fame back in the 1980s alongside his twin brother Luke Goss, when the dynamic duo dominated the charts together in boyband Bros.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has been announced as the final contestant to join BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The 39 year old mother of three will don her dancing shoes alongside the likes of Coronation Street's Kym Marsh, actor Will Mellor and singer Fleur East. The celebrities will have to put their best foots forward to impress the Strictly judges: Motsi Mabuse, 41, Shirley Ballas, 61, and Craig Revel Horwood, 57, as well as Anton Du Beke, 56, who will be a permanent judge this series.

Strictly Come Dancing has signed James Bye to join the 20th series of the hit dancing competition, which returns to screens next months. The EastEnders star, 38, is the 14th star to be announced in the star-studded line-up, joining the likes of Loose Women's Kaye Adams and singer Fleur East. The news was confirmed on Good Morning Britain as Richard Arnold, 52, spoke to hosts Adil Ray, 48, and Charlotte Hawkins, 47.

Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Karen Hauer was seen leaving rehearsals ahead of the 2022 series, sporting a brand new hairstyle.The Venezuelan dancer, 40, usually sports a cropped pixie cut but was seen wearing her hair in longer curls as she left a gruelling dance rehearsal ahead of the BBC series show returning next month. Karen opted for a casual look, wearing her new hairstyle with gym shorts and a crop top, pairing her look with a large, red satchel bag and a pair of white trainers.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up. The former Arsenal and England captain, who was born in Romford, will be joined in the ballroom by the likes of singer Fleur East, Loose Women panellist Kaye Adams and actor Will Mellor. Tony first rose to fame when he signed for the Gunners back in 1980 and his 22-year career sees him widely regarded as one of the greats.

Fleur East broke down in tears as she explained her Strictly Come Dancing stint will be in honour of her late father. The X Factor star was announced as a Strictly 2022 contestant this morning (August 11) and she then appeared on ITV's Lorraine to discuss the show.

Fleur East was left emotional during her appearance on Lorraine after she was announced as the latest celebrity to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2022. The Hits Radio host revealed the news on her breakfast show on Thursday morning (August 11), making her the 12th star to sign up to the BBC One dance contest.

Fleur East has joined the star-studded line-up for Strictly Come Dancing, which returns next month.The singer, 34, who was recently seen recovering quickly after tumbling out of a cab at a Pride event, is the 12th contestant to be confirmed to competition with the aim of bagging the coveted Glitterball trophy. She's joining the likes of Loose Women star Kaye Adams, Britain's Got Talent's Molly Rainford and Coronation Street star Kym Marsh. Sharing her excitement over the news, Fleur said: "I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up." She went on to share her enthusiasm on learning new skills and vowed to "soak up every moment".

Caroline Flack's family and friends paid tribute to the late Love Island host at a festival held in her memory on Monday. The star, who took her own life aged 40 in 2020, was honoured at Flackstock, a comedy, music and dance event raising money for charities Mind, Samaritans, Choose Love and the Charlie Waller Trust. Opening the event, Caroline’s sister Jody told the crowd that everyone performing was a friend of Caroline’s, saying it was an ideal day “full of dancing”.

Wimbledon day nine which means more glam celeb arrivals at the tennis tournament. Today saw the likes of David Walliams and Oti Mabuse don their glad rags to watch the action unfold on the court, with Fleur East, Matt Edmondson, and royals Prince William and Kate Middleton also in attendance. Children’s author David, 50, arrived with his mum Kathleen, whom he doted on as they sat next to one another in the stands.

Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Straus will lead the line-up for series three of the bonkers music entertainment show. Joining Chrishell are Karim Zeroual, Love Island finalists Laura Anderson and Kaz Kamwi, Drag Superstar A’Whora, actress and writer Donna Preston and Towie favourites Chloe Sims and Bobby Norris. Ibiza Weekender’s Callum Izzard, Dancing on Ice pro skater Matt Evers and social media stars Arron Crascall and Queen Mojo will also be taking part as the celebs take to the karaoke stage to give the performance of a lifetime.

Pop legends Steps brought the Jubilee celebrations to an uplifting end when they performed the closing act on ITV's National Lottery Big Jubilee Street Party. It was an evening filled with celebrity performances and anecdotes from members of the public who shared stories of their interactions with the Queen.

An almost unrecognisable Mark Owen stunned fans during his latest appearance on ITV's The National Lottery's Big Jubilee Street Party. The Jubilee party is part of televised celebrations commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign.

Caroline Flack's family have announced a festival in her memory named Flackstock to celebrate the Love Island presenter's life. It has been revealed Louise Redknapp, Fleur East, and Natalie Imbruglia are three of the performers chosen to sing at the event dedicated to the late Love Island presenter. Flackstock will kick off at Englefield House in Berkshire, and Louise, 47, Fleur, 34, and Natalie, 47, will be joined by comedians Joel Dommett, 36, Keith Lemon, 48, and Noel Fielding, also 48, who are also performing.

They clearly got the memo as three of Coronation Street's young stars rocked up to the red carpet in similar outfits. Elle Mulvaney, Harriet Bibby, and Tanisha Gorey proved great minds think alike as they donned varying pastel blue outfits.

Former X Factor star, Fleur East took a tumble as she stepped out of a cab after arriving at the Pride of Manchester Awards on Tuesday night. After the car door was opened, Fleur, 34, went to emerge from the car, but it looked as though her toe got stuck and she fell out straight onto her knees to the gasps of the onlookers in the watching crowd. As security guards swiftly helped her up, Fleur styled it out like a pro as she laughed and said: “I’m alright”.

Melanie Brown, otherwise known as Mel B, wore an incredible outfit at the Pride of Manchester Awards which drew on inspiration from her legendary past as a Spice Girl. The 46 year old channelled Scary Spice with a show-stopping leopard print coat and matching high heels. She draped the long collared coat over her shoulders as she posed on the red carpet.

Some of Manchester's biggest stars and most incredible citizens have flocked to the Kimpton tonight to celebrate Manchester's finest in a glittering ceremony. The Manchester Evening News Pride of Manchester Awards kicked off this evening with a red carpet ceremony, which saw Spice Girl Mel B, The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Fleur East among the many stars present.