The Latest Breaking News from Lewis Cope

Strictly star Katya Jones ‘saved’ from cast cull after BBC ‘axes five professionals’

‘The bosses think she’s a legend,’ source said amid reported string of departures

The Independent UK · Mar 11

BBC bosses 'save Katya Jones following axing of top Strictly talent'

It would make Jones’ 10th year on the series - as other professional dancers have reportedly been cut

Evening Standard · Mar 10

Shirley Ballas sparks Strictly Come Dancing exit speculation after ‘landing new job’ in the US

The Head Judge once nearly quit ‘Strictly’ due to relentless trolling

The Independent UK · Feb 13

Strictly Come Dancing has its 2025 finalists – but who will win the Glitterball trophy?

This year’s champion will be crowned in Saturday’s grand final, the last ever live episode to be hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing confirms star’s comeback just weeks after elimination

Lewis Cope, George Clarke, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Layton Williams are all confirmed for the upcoming live tour

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

Lewis Cope among stars joining 2026 Strictly Come Dancing UK tour

The final four couples that will be joining the Strictly tour next year have been revealed.

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing’s Karen Carney is a joy to watch – and deserves the Glitterball trophy

COMMENT: Lewis Cope’s elimination threw the competition wide open - and now, the former Lioness has proven she deserves to, win writes Rachel McGrath

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing: semi-final results – as it happened

After the surviving four couples tackled two routines apiece, the semi-final results came in. But who would progress to the grand final? Who would face the year’s climactic dance-off? And who would fall at the last hurdle?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing live: Karen Carney and Carlos Gu burst into tears in emotional semi-final

All the live updates from semi-final of BBC dancing competition

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

Strictly judge issues message to Katya Jones after emotional elimination

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has issued a message of support to Katya Jones following her exit from the competition.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025