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The Latest Breaking News from Chris Appleton

Strictly star opens up about ‘horrific’ results show experience after dance off

Actor became emotional while talking about the ‘insecurities’ that had arisen after her first dance off experience

The Independent UK · 15h ago

'Not doing a good job': Ex-Strictly dancer delivers brutal critique of Amy Dowden

The Welsh dancer also left the competition first last year after winding up in the bottom two with Thomas Skinner

Evening Standard · 15h ago

Strictly pro Amy Dowden says she’s ‘gutted’ after becoming the first to be eliminated

It is the second consecutive year that the professional dancer has been the first to be voted off

The Independent UK · Oct 6

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Strictly host Ellie Taylor taken to hospital as she makes plea to BBC

The comedian hoped the Strictly wardrobe team could give her brace a little glitz and glamour

Evening Standard · Oct 6

Strictly star breaks down in tears after shock exit: ‘I can’t talk’

Strictly Come Dancing star Chris Appleton broke down in tears in his first live interview following his shock exit from the show.

The Independent UK · Oct 5

First couple eliminated from Strictly after Movie Week dance falls flats

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The Independent UK · Oct 4

First celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2026

Judges made a unanimous vote to save one couple in the first dance off of the series

The Independent UK · Oct 4

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First couple eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

The elimination came during movie week.

Evening Standard · Oct 4

Who was axed in the first Strictly dance off?

The Strictly dance off comes after viewers cast their votes following Saturday night's Movie Week special

Evening Standard · Oct 4

Delta Goodrem a ‘force to be reckoned with’ after topping Strictly leaderboard

Gavin And Stacey actress Melanie Walters is at the bottom of the leaderboard.

Evening Standard · Oct 3

Strictly Come Dancing: week one – as it happened

As the couples hit the floor for the first time, it was a series-opener full of surprises. The all-new hosting trio settled in nicely, while football content creator John Nellis topped the table. But who’ll be first for the ballroom boot?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

Strictly Come Dancing 2026: Who is favourite to win?

A soap star has taken over as frontrunner to win the BBC show

Evening Standard · Sep 26

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 songs and dances revealed for first live show

The 15 celebrity contestants will take to the ballroom for the first time on Saturday, with everything from quicksteps and sambas to a Harry Styles tango and a Whitney Houston cha cha

Evening Standard · Sep 25

Chris Appleton says friend Kim Kardashian could appear in Strictly audience

The celebrity hairdresser said Kardashian offered her support on social media after his participation was announced.

Evening Standard · Sep 20

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The Independent UK · Sep 20

Why Kim Kardashian could make an appearance on Strictly Come Dancing

Kim Kardashian posted on social media to support Appleton when his participation in the show was announced and also sent him flowers

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Dani Dyer reunites with Nikita Kuzmin as Strictly pairings for 2026 revealed

The launch show opened with a dance number from the professionals, judges and the new hosts.

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Strictly Come Dancing 2026: All the pairings in the BBC cast

The BBC competition is officially underway as the many pairings compete for that glitterball trophy

The Independent UK · Sep 19

All the Strictly 2026 stars with previous dance experience

From hip-hop dance champions to stars who say they ‘can’t dance’, here’s how much training and experience the class of 2026 have

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The Independent UK · Sep 18

Strictly’s Will Best: ‘Reserve judgement until you’ve seen the new show’

TV: The presenter, who’s one of 15 celebrities competing on this year’s ‘Strictly’, chats to Rachel McGrath about his jam-packed schedule, the reason he’s nervous to send messages in the show’s WhatsApp group and why he will certainly be crying on national television in the coming weeks

Fashion Times · Aug 14

Martha Stewart Debuts Rose-Gold Hair With the Hairstylist Behind Kylie Jenner's Pink Look

Martha Stewart, 85, debuts soft rose-gold hair by Chris Appleton, the stylist behind Kylie Jenner's 2018 pink look. Here's the exact Schwarzkopf formula.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Who is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026 as full line-up announced?

Singers, actors and sports stars are among those taking part in this year’s event.

Woman & Home · Aug 11

Martha Stewart's dramatic hair transformation trades her signature blonde for rosé pink

Want to incorporate a dose of colour into your look? Take the lifestyle guru's elegant new hairdo as your sign

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Who is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026?

The BBC has announced several of the stars taking part this year.

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Big Brother co-host Will Best becomes latest star to join Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup

He is best known for fronting the ITV reality series alongside AJ Odudu as well as hosting the Hits Radio Breakfast Show

Evening Standard · Jun 19

Who is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026?

The BBC has started announcing stars for the 2026 season of Strictly.

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