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Strictly’s former finalists ‘really excited’ to return to Blackpool

The former contestants will revisit their best-known Strictly moments before coming together in a dance routine.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing stars ‘grateful’ they have made it to Blackpool special

Reality TV star Amber Davies and EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal both said they were ‘grateful’ to still be in the competition.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025

Layton Williams and Ashley Roberts among former stars set to make Strictly return

This weekend’s episodes will also feature performances from Olly Murs, Lewis Capaldi, Steps and dance group Diversity

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

FAB-U-LOUS! It’s Strictly Come Dancing’s all-time top 20 moments

It’s two decades since Strictly quickstepped on to our screens. To mark the occasion, we’ve picked the best bits so far – from Ed Balls’s Gangnam Style to Rose and Giovanni’s silent symphony and Bruno falling off his chair. Keep dancing!

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024

Hollyoaks stars Carley Stenson and Danny Mac expecting second child together

The actors played Steph Cunningham and Mark ‘Dodger’ Savage in the Channel 4 soap

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2024

The 12 greatest Strictly Come Dancing moments of all time

From Kelvin Fletcher to Ann Widdecombe, the very best and worst of the 20 series of ‘Strictly’ so far

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Strictly Come Dancing’s greatest ever Movie Week dances, ranked

Including Jay McGuinness, Alexandra Burke, and, of course, Ed Balls

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

The 12 greatest Strictly Come Dancing moments of all time

From Kelvin Fletcher to Ann Widdecombe, the very best and worst of the 20 series of ‘Strictly’ so far

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023

The 12 greatest Strictly Come Dancing moments of all time

From Kelvin Fletcher to Ann Widdecombe, the very best and worst of the 20 series of ‘Strictly’ so far

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

The 12 greatest Strictly Come Dancing moments of all time

From Kelvin Fletcher to Ann Widdecombe, the very best and worst of the 20 series of ‘Strictly’ so far

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023