The Latest Breaking News from Strictly

Strictly star Aljaž Škorjanec defends BBC’s decision to axe fellow professionals

‘It’s in the best interest of the show,’ dancer says while addressing alleged cast cull

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes five pro dancers’ including longest-standing favourite in new series shake-up

The reported changes follow a period of transition for the BBC ballroom show after hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down at the end of the previous season

Evening Standard · Mar 11

BBC must take Strictly off air during major behind-the-scenes overhaul, says pro dancer

Kristina Rihanoff spoke of ‘horrendous’ experience pros face while waiting for contract to be renewed

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Strictly star ‘vulnerable to rejection emotionally and professionally’ – jury

Professional dancer Robin Windsor was 44 when he was found dead in a hotel room in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, in February 2024.

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Strictly star left note saying being dropped from the show ‘destroyed me’

Robin Windsor joined Strictly in 2010 and danced in four series.

Evening Standard · Feb 11

Mel Giedroyc 'tipped for Strictly hosting job' to replace Claudia Winkleman for heartwarming reason

The former Bake Off host, 57, is thought to be a favourite to replace Claudia Winkleman after she left Strictly in December

Evening Standard · Feb 9

Shirley Ballas has brain scan as Strictly judge rushed to hospital after 'scary' fall

The star of the BBC dance show has said that she was ‘very lucky’ as she shared a health update with fans

Evening Standard · Jan 17

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas taken to hospital after falling on glass table

Ballas is due to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing live tour from next week.

Evening Standard · Jan 17

Former BBC boss says Strictly should take 'fallow year' to 'save show’s reputation'

‘I think it’s time to take a leaf out of Glastonbury’s book and consider a fallow year for 2026,’ says a former Head of Communications at the BBC

Evening Standard · Jan 2

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