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Delta Goodrem leading Strictly scoreboard ahead of first elimination

The Australian singer has been paired with professional dancer Kai Widdrington.

Evening Standard · Oct 3

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

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.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

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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

Angela Rippon says it is ‘never too late’ to start dancing and reap its benefits

The broadcaster launched the Let’s Dance campaign last year following her time on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2023.

Evening Standard · Feb 7

Giovanni Pernice to reunite with former Strictly co-stars for special event a year after BBC exit

The Italian professional dancer will share the stage with Anton Du Beke, Gorka Márquez, Kai Widdrington, Janette Manrara and others

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025

Melanie Blatt says she was out of her comfort zone filming Strictly Christmas special

The former All Saints singer is one of the six celebrities competing in this year’s festival special

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

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Former contestant Vicky Pattison says all Strictly finalists are ‘so incredible’

The reality TV star sung the praises of the show’s finalists as she rooted for them all to win.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025

Neil Jones' fiancée Chyna Mills shares emotional video after accusing Strictly star's family of 'racism'

Chyna, 27, accused Neil’s mother Helen of ‘bullying, racism and constant disrespect’ in a lengthy post earlier this week

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

Strictly Christmas line-up unveiled for Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly’s emotional goodbye

Six stars will be competing for the festive Glitterball trophy

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

Strictly confirms pop star will take part in Christmas special

The singer says she is ‘so excited’ to take to the ballroom

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Singer announced as second celebrity to take part in Strictly Christmas special

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special will see six celebrities and their partners battle it out under the glitterball to be named the champion.

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025

Strictly’s Vicky Pattison becomes emotional on It Takes Two following mystery absence

Vicky Pattison became emotional while reflecting on her time on Strictly Come Dancing, stating that her “heart broke” for partner Kai Widdrington following their elimination.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025

Strictly star clarifies absence from spin-off show following fan concern

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The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

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The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Strictly’s Vicky Pattison addresses mystery absence from It Takes Two following elimination

‘Hope things are OK,’ wrote one worried fan on social media

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Strictly professional shares ‘genuine sadness’ after partner’s elimination from series

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The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Strictly fans ‘gutted’ and ‘heartbroken’ over Vicky Pattison elimination

Reality star, visibly anxious during the show, was praised for how much she had managed to improve from the first week of the competition

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025

Vicky Pattison becomes the seventh celebrity to exit Strictly Come Dancing

Star topped the leaderboard last week but received low marks for Saturday night’s jive

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Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing star eliminated from competition on their birthday

Sunday’s results show also featured a routine from the professionals and street dance troupe Diversity.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025

Strictly 2025 leaderboard: Scores from week eight of the competition

What the judges thought ahead of Blackpool week

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2025

Vicky Pattison tops Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard with ‘dance of the night’

The former Geordie Shore star, 37, and professional dancer Kai Widdrington scored 39 points for their Tango to Taylor Swift’s The Fate Of Ophelia.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

Strictly 2025 leaderboard: Scores from week seven of BBC series

The judges have weighed in on the contestants’ performances

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Vicky Pattison tops leaderboard for first time

Balvinder Sopal also wowed after surviving dance-off once again

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2025

Vicky Pattison told she is ‘contender’ for Strictly final after ‘super’ dance

Pattison and Kai Widdrington danced an American smooth to Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025

Vicky Pattison calls for research and training in female reproductive health

The Strictly Come Dancing star met with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to discuss the topic.

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