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Strictly Come Dancing fans were heartbroken when they learned that rugby player Ugo Monye had attended his late father’s funeral in the morning before performing his first dance with professional dance partner Oti Mabuse.The contestant is normally full of laughs and his partnership with South African-German star Oti has been incredibly fun so far, so it was a shock to learn of Ugo’s sad news.The pair took to the dance floor and delivered an incredible and energetic samba for audiences, filled

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Strictly Come Dancing is about to burst back onto our screens. The hotly anticipated 2021 series is set to begin on Saturday with a glitzy launch show, which will see this year’s batch of celebrity contestants matched up with their professional partners.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ugo Monye has opened up about the sentimental pre-performance rituals he'll be doing before every live show once the competition starts.The former rugby union player, who was recently made team captain on the new series of A Question Of Sport alongside Sam Quek, explained that he relied on music, prayers and his mum to get him in the mood before his big sports appearances.

Ugo Monye has swapped his rugby boots for dancing shoes as he prepares to dazzle the judges on Strictly Come Dancing 2021.The former England rugby international has made a name for himself in sports presenting, but not much is known about the star's life away from the limelight. Now a sports pundit, Ugo has been in the industry since 2002, but retired from Rugby back in 2015 as he settled down.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ugo Monye has announced that he has split from his wife Lucy just days before the start of the BBC1 show.The former England rugby player, 38, who shares daughters Phoenix, four, and Ruby, one, with Lucy, 32, has been married for five years but moved out of their west London home a few weeks ago.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 is back later this month on BBC One. Contestant Dan Walker seemingly admitted live on the BBC Breakfast show that the first Strictly show will launch on September 18.

You can’t say that Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell didn’t enjoy a very good innings on A Question of Sport. But as the legendary BBC quiz returns for an incredible 51st series, it’s all about to change.

Paddy McGuinness showed up late to his The One Show interview on Thursday as host Ronan Keating joked that it's "not great".The presenter, 48, was due to appear on the BBC One chat show at the start to talk about A Question Of Sport, where he is joining Sam Quek and Ugo Monye on the revamped panel. However, as they went to discuss the show, presenters Sam, 32, and Ronan, 44, revealed that Paddy was supposed to be with them as they admitted he was running late.

The final Strictly Come Dancing contestant has been announced rounding up the 15 celebs who will swap their day jobs for sequins for the coming months.

Ugo Monye has been confirmed as the final and 15th celebrity to take part in Strictly Come Dancing 2021. The former professional rugby player and A Question of Sport team captain, 38, was announced to be taking part during the instalment of Channel 4 series The Lateish Show on Friday.

Ugo Monye is the final contestant confirmed for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. The 38-year-old sports presenter and former rugby union star has become the 15th and final celebrity cast member for the BBC Latin and ballroom dance competition, and he’s hoping he will have more to show on the dancefloor than just “dad dancing moves”.

Adam Peaty MBE and Loose Women panellist Judi Love have joined the star-studded Strictly Come Dancing line-up.  The pair were both unveiled on Friday and become the 13th and 14th contestants to join the show.

Strictly Come Dancing's contestant rumour mill has already begun with former England rugby player Ugo Monye said to be the first celebrity signed up to the 2021 series. Ugo, 38, is said to be headed for the ballroom after being convinced to take part by pal Jamie Laing, who competed in the 2020 series.

Strictly Come Dancing just around the corner, his name has been thrown into the ring as a potential contestant vying for the Glitterball Trophy this autumn. With the announcement of this year's casting beginning any day now, reports are suggesting he could be the first celebrity to feature on the BBC programme.