The Latest Breaking News from Luba Mushtuk

Former Strictly star gives blunt verdict on axed dancers: ‘Get rid of them’

Professional dancers Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas have all left the show in recent months

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Strictly star Janette Manrara officially dropped as It Takes Two host

‘Strictly has changed hugely,’ Marara said while announcing the news

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Former Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova ‘in talks’ to make show comeback

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The Independent UK · Jun 3

Strictly Come Dancing confirms returning professional dancers amid departures

Alexis Warr, Amy Dowden and Aljaz Skorjanec are among the returning performers on one of the BBC’s flagship shows.

Evening Standard · May 6

Gorka Marquez ‘steps back’ from Strictly Come Dancing after 10 years

The 35-year-old made the announcement on Instagram.

Evening Standard · Apr 28

Strictly professionals lead tributes to Michelle Tsiakkas after ’emotional’ exit

The 30-year-old dancer said she had ‘hoped to have more time’ on the show.

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Bruno Tonioli weighs into Strictly Come Dancing bloodbath debate: 'that's showbiz!'

EXCLUSIVE The former judge had some advice for the pros who found themselves axed from the BBC dance show

Evening Standard · Mar 30

All the dancers leaving Strictly Come Dancing as BBC shakes up cast

Dance competition series is undergoing a major overhaul ahead of 2026 series

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Amber Davies says she ‘fully crashed’ amid burnout as she addresses Legally Blonde backlash and feud rumours

EXCLUSIVE: The actress opens up about her burnout recovery and says the backlash was a first in her near decade-long career after stepping back due to illness

Evening Standard · Mar 30

Helen Skelton and Karen Carney pay tribute to Luba Mushtuk after Strictly exit

The 36-year-old announced she would be leaving the BBC dance show in a post on Instagram on Friday.

Evening Standard · Mar 27