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Amy Dowden and Thomas Skinner among Strictly pairings announced for 2025

The celebrities, along with their respective dance partners, will begin performing paired dances from next weekend.

Evening Standard

‘The crosser Jeremy Paxman got, the more we giggled’: what it’s like to come last on a TV show

From scoring so badly at Eurovision it made Terry Wogan resign to having Paul Hollywood call your cake ‘tough as old boots’, here are the contestants who lost big on the nation’s favourite shows

The Guardian - UK

Strictly's Kai Widdrington discusses new girlfriend after ex Nadiya Bychkova says they're 'not friends'

Widdrington, 29, split from Bychkova, 35, last summer and went Instagram official with his new girlfriend in April

Evening Standard

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Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova ‘taking control’ of career after suffering early exit

After an early exit from last year’s Strictly Come Dancing, the pro, 35, said she is focusing on new projects

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing crowns its Christmas champions

Six stars from across TV, radio and comedy competed for the festive trophy

The Independent UK

Angela Rippon replaced by Louise Minchin for next series of Rip Off Britain

She will join Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville on the consumer programme.

Evening Standard

Ed Balls and Katya Jones recall ‘horribly wrong’ lift in Strictly 20th special

Celebrity competitors from the BBC One show have reunited with their professional dance partners for an anniversary programme.

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Strictly’s first drag queen says she has seen ‘overwhelmingly positive’ response

The show will also feature a performance from former Spice Girl Emma Bunton.

Evening Standard

Giovanni Pernice set for British TV return after Strictly axing

The Italian dancer did not feature in the current series of Strictly after his former celebrity partner Amanda Abbington made allegations about his behaviour

The Independent UK

Giovanni Pernice's TV comeback on Celebrity Hunted confirmed following Strictly Come Dancing absence

The dancer will take part in the Channel 4 show which sees celebrities go on the run while an elite team of hunters tries to track them down

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing reveals lineup for 2024 Christmas special

Six stars from across TV, radio and comedy will compete for the festive trophy

The Independent UK

He was a human Glitterball: Strictly stars celebrate Robin Windsor’s life

The professional dancer died earlier this year at the age of 44.

Evening Standard

Maura Higgins' dating history as ex-Love Islander is linked to Strictly Come Dancing pro and contestant

Maura Higgins broke off her last confirmed relationship earlier this year

Evening Standard

Strictly's Kai Widdrington and Maura Higgins spotted cosying up at Pride of Britain Awards

It comes as the Strictly professional’s ex-girlfriend Nadiya Bychkova admitted that they ‘aren’t friends’

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova says ‘we are not friends’ after Kai Widdrington break-up

Former ‘Strictly’ couple split earlier this year

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing viewers divided by ‘cringe’ Minions opening number

‘This is the worst thing I’ve ever seen in my life’ said one viewer

Evening Standard

Strictly professionals to transform into Despicable Me minions for movie week

Kai Widdrington will dress as the grouchy former supervillain Gru.

Evening Standard

Backlash after Strictly Come Dancing pro tells BBC 'don't hire Italians' amid bullying scandal

Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice were booted off the show after allegations of abusive behaviour

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Former Strictly star says why she's 'glad' pro-dancer doesn't have a partner on 2024 show

Strictly 2024 kicked off with surprising pairings and a slump in ratings

The Independent UK

Strictly pro speaks out after being snubbed from 2024 series

Widdrington said he was ‘sadly’ not picked to be partnered with a celebrity

Evening Standard

Strictly's Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova 'kept apart' at NTAs after split

Relations are still said to be ‘frosty’ between the professional dancers who called time on their two-year relationship earlier this year

The Independent UK

Kaye Adams says being voted off Strictly first affected her mental health

‘You just feel like a loser,’ says Loose Women presenter

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing's first pairing 'confirmed' as they're spotted filming together

The beloved BBC series is back later this year for its 20th season

The Independent UK

Strictly fan favourite pro dancer ‘left without celebrity partner’ in new series

Show’s forthcoming lineup includes the fewest female celebrities in its history

Evening Standard

Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova keep their distance as dancers reunite at Strictly rehearsals

The pair, who first began dating in 2022, broke up just days earlier

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