Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Tess Daly

Strictly star previously quit dancing after doctors found ‘hole in his heart’

TV star has experience performing in local competitions and regional events

The Independent UK · Aug 24

New Strictly host hints iconic show feature could be scrapped

Emma Willis has hinted that an iconic feature of Strictly Come Dancing could be scrapped for the upcoming season.

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 launch date with three new hosts revealed

There’s not long to wait for BBC show’s return

The Independent UK · Aug 20

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Vernon Kay shared 'change' in family one month before Tess Daly split

Couple announced their separation after 22 years of marriage in May

Evening Standard · Aug 19

Strictly Come Dancing finally announces presenter of It Takes Two spin-off show

The announcement follows months of speculation over exits of Fleur East and Janette Manrara

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Ruth Jones roasts Strictly judge as she shares good luck message to Gavin and Stacey co-star as Nessa

Actor was sending well-wishes to her BBC series co-star Melanie Walters ahead of her stint on the dance programme

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Tess Daly reveals surprise career move with daughter following Vernon Kay split

The Strictly Come Dancing presenter shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse on Instagram on Wednesday

Evening Standard · Aug 6

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor rumoured to be next Strictly: It Takes Two presenter after shake-up

Comedian, 42, competed on ‘Strictly’ in 2022

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Big Brother co-host Will Best becomes latest star to join Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup

He is best known for fronting the ITV reality series alongside AJ Odudu as well as hosting the Hits Radio Breakfast Show

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Strictly: It Takes Two boss quits ahead of format change for 2026 series to ‘freshen things up’

BBC companion show is reportedly set to become a vodcast this year

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Celia Imrie, Cliff Richard and Katherine Jenkins among celebrities at Wimbledon

The 91-year-old Sir Cliff is a regular spectator at SW19.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

Rylan Clark admits he was 'so unprofessional' as he misses Radio 2 show

The presenter, 37, also recently shared his devastation over missing out on the Strictly hosting role

Evening Standard · Jun 30

David Beckham, Mary Berry and Tess Daly among celebrities at Wimbledon

The stars came out as the first day of Wimbledon got under way.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

From David Beckham to Mary Berry: Who is in the Royal Box on Wimbledon day one?

Actors, presenters and sports stars are among those invited to the first day of the tennis tournament

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

Who's in the Royal Box at Wimbledon? David Beckham, Tess Daly and Carol Kirkwood among stars at Centre Court

Famous singers and TV legends were among the celebrities at SW19 on Day One of the 2026 Championships

BANG Premier · Jun 21

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay ‘eyeing quickie divorce’ after shock split

The former television power couple are reportedly seeking a straightforward legal separation while apparently continuing to live together and prioritise their daughters following the end of their 22-year marriage.

The Independent UK · Jun 16

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

Evening Standard · Jun 15

Strictly professionals cull was ‘getting rid of dead wood’, says James Jordan

Jordan, who was a professional dancer on the BBC show from 2006 until 2013, said a shake-up was ‘needed’.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard · Jun 1

How Tess Daly and Vernon Kay will sort custody of their teen daughters in 'not amicable' divorce

Daly’s friends recently claimed she’s ‘seething’ with Kay over his past sexting scandal

The Independent UK · Jun 1

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up rumours, from This Morning star to EastEnders favourite

All the celebrities who might be appearing on BBC series

The Independent UK · May 24

New Strictly host admits to second thoughts before accepting role

IN FULL

The Independent UK · May 24

Josh Widdicombe nearly turned down chance to audition for Strictly presenter role

‘When I started out in stand-up, no one foresaw this,’ comedian said

Evening Standard · May 23

Strictly’s Johannes says he is not hanging up his dancing shoes yet

Johannes Radebe will take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to present Strictly alongside Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe.

The Independent UK · May 23

Zoe Ball explains why she’s ‘glad’ she didn’t get Strictly Come Dancing hosting role

Radio star was in the running to join BBC show’s presenting team

The Independent UK · May 22

New Strictly Come Dancing presenters make first public appearance as trio at Chelsea Flower Show

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe visited the London garden show on Friday

1 2 3 4 5

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.