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Strictly lineup declared 'unrecognisable' by former dancer Brendan Cole as he calls himself 'bitter old pro'

This year’s batch of celebrities were paired with their partners on Saturday’s launch show

Evening Standard · Sep 22

BBC's 'Strictly' Nightmare as Pairings Reportedly Leak Before 'Traitors' and 'I'm a Celeb' Battle

Strictly Come Dancing is set to return on 19 September 2026 with 15 celebrities, new presenters and a reported leak of 11 professional dance pairings.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Strictly’s James Jordan finding split from Ola ‘really tough’ as co-star checking in on him every day

Strictly Come Dancing’s James Jordan has broken his silence on his split from wife Ola, revealing that he has been finding it “really tough”.

The Independent UK · Aug 19

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Former Strictly star gives blunt verdict on axed dancers: ‘Get rid of them’

Professional dancers Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas have all left the show in recent months

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Strictly professionals cull was ‘getting rid of dead wood’, says James Jordan

Jordan, who was a professional dancer on the BBC show from 2006 until 2013, said a shake-up was ‘needed’.

Evening Standard · Jun 15

Former Strictly Come Dancing professionals announce Vegas-themed tour for 2026

The dancers are about to finish their 2025 tour, The Return Of The Legends.

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025

Ex-Strictly pro makes awkward joke about ‘drug scandal’ on This Morning

BBC has launched an investigation into alleged drug use on the dancing programme

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

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Fiona Phillips 'blocked out' Strictly memories over Brendan Cole's 'incredibly traumatising' behaviour

The 64-year-old TV presenter made the revelation in her upcoming memoir about her Alzheimer’s battle

Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025

Ex-Strictly stars including Brendan Cole and Pasha Kovalev back for new tour

The 2025 UK dates is set to see them take part in 36 performances, with more dates to be announced.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

Strictly icon insists Dianne Buswell 'didn't work miracles with Chris McCausland' as first blind winner

EXCLUSIVE Former Strictly pro Brendan Cole has argued that ‘everybody had their own struggle within the series’

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024

Ed Balls and Bill Bailey reunite with Strictly partners for anniversary special

A teaser released for Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous Years showed couples sharing the couch once more to talk about their time on the show.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2024

Strictly icon backing Pete Wicks for glitterball trophy: 'I hope he wins'

EXCLUSIVE Brendan Cole is firmly Team Wicks and has even expressed an intererest in working with the reality TV star in future

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024

Strictly icon supports 'underdog' Pete Wicks: 'He's doing something right'

EXCLUSIVE The former TOWIE star is the bookies’ favourite to be eliminated next but Brendan Cole says he shouldn’t be discounted yet

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024

Strictly icon Brendan Cole defends Montell Douglas after judges save her from third dance-off

EXCLUSIVE: Gladiators star has faced backlash after judges voted to send home EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick instead of her

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

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Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024

Brendan Cole hails Tasha Ghouri as Strictly's 'best dancer' this year but she's 'not going to win'

EXCLUSIVE The former Strictly pro has also weighed-in on whether the judging panel needs revising after Shayne Ward’s controversial exit

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2024

What Strictly Come Dancing can teach us about how (and how not) to give feedback

Feedback is a big part of the Strictly Come Dancing experience. Every week, after performing their dance, each professional-celebrity couple waits breathlessly to hear what the four judges made of their routine. Will it be “fab-u-lous” or a “disaster”?

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024

Brendan Cole hits out at Strictly Spoiler saying it ruins enjoyment of show

EXCLUSIVE The former Strictly pro says ‘a lot goes into results show’ and explains why having it go out live wouldn’t be viable even if meant avoiding the results being leaked

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024

Strictly's Brendan Cole roots for Pete Wicks to win declaring: 'He's what the show is about'

Exclusive: The New Zealand-born ballroom dancer also weighed in on why the samba would have been “near impossible” for Chris McCausland to master

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Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Strictly's Brendan Cole reveals real reason Shayne Ward and JB Gill found themselves in dance offs

EXCLUSIVE The former Strictly pro also weighs-in on Wynne Evans and Katya Jones bouncing back after hand-gate

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2024

Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals items she 'stole' from Strictly Come Dancing and still uses

EXCLUSIVE The Murder On The Dancefloor singer made the surprising confession as she gears up to perform at the half-time show for the England vs Ireland Guinness Women’s Six Nations

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2024

Derek Draper: the man he was before his tragic Covid battle

A 'ruthless' political lobbyist, a 'huge character' and the love of Kate Garraway's life. Emma Loffhagen looks back on the life of Derek Draper

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

What is the ‘Strictly curse’ and who’s fallen victim to it?

Tales of rehearsal room lust dominate headlines every year, but is the so-called ‘Strictly curse’ actually real?

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023

What is the ‘Strictly curse’ and who’s fallen victim to it?

Tales of rehearsal room lust dominate headlines every year, but is the so-called ‘Strictly curse’ actually real?

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023

The Strictly curse: Does it really exist?

Tales of rehearsal room lust dominate headlines every year, but is the so-called ‘Strictly curse’ actually real?

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2023

Strictly Come Dancing star claims Angela Rippon won’t make BBC show final

Former pro dancer Brendan Cole, who appeared on the series from 2004 to 2018, believes her audience is ‘dwindling’

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