The Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers channeled their inner Britney Spears as they each took inspiration from of one of her classic looks for the results show during Icons week. Nadiya Bychkova wore blue hot pants, thigh-high boots, a red and gold waistcoat coat which she paired with long red dress gloves. She took inspiration from Britney’s hit … Read more
Claudia Winkleman shocked fans when she announced her departure from Strictly Come Dancing on Thursday after a 12-year stint. And while Claudia’s rarely-seen daughter, Matilda Thykier, will no doubt be thrilled to be spending more time with her mother, it’s unlikely she will be following in her showbiz footsteps. Matilda, 19, whom the presenter shares … Read more
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington was joined by girlfriend Chloe Wells in a series of Instagram snaps on Sunday as his ex Nadiya Bychkova continues to move on. The ballroom professional, 30, sparked a romance with Chloe some nine months after his acrimonious split.separated from fellow dancer Nadiya, 35, in June … Read more
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink became the fourth celebrity to exit Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday evening after a shock dance off with a show favourite. The former Leeds United and Chelsea footballer, 53, found himself in the bottom two alongside Love Island winner Amber Davies, 29, despite both being two of the highest scorers of the … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing star Balvinder Sopal has revealed the ballroom dance show is taking a toll on her mental health after she has landed in the dance-off twice. The EastEnders actress, 46, was saved last week when against the former England Rugby captain, Chris Robshaw, and again in the second week against presenter, Ross King. … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing professionals are calling for presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to appear on next year’s show as contestants after they announced their shock exit this week. The longtime hosts of the BBC ballroom dance show revealed they were leaving after this series as the Traitors star, 53, has landed her own chat … Read more
With tears in her eyes, dressed in shimmering teal and holding on tightly to her partner’s hand, Alex Kingston basked in the applause from the Strictly Come Dancing studio audience. Her rumba – elegant, sophisticated and technically brilliant – had prompted a standing ovation from head judge Shirley Ballas, earning her an elusive ‘ten’ and … Read more
Balvinder Sopal has admitted she’s had ‘meltdowns’ backstage after being left in the bottom two on Strictly Come Dancing. The EastEnders actress, 46, has faced the dreaded dance off not once but twice so far in the competition. While she bounced back last week, earning 28 points for her Paso Doble with pro partner Julian Caillon, … Read more
Hannah Waddingham looked elegant as she led the stars celebrating season two of Champions: Full Gallop at the Cheltenham Showcase on Friday. The actress, 51, who has been tipped to replace Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly as a host of Strictly Come Dancing, wore a long burgundy coat to the event. She teamed her outfit with … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left floored after discovering Tess Daly’s real name. The presenter, 56, announced on Thursday that she is leaving Strictly at the end of this series after hosting since 2004. But now a little known fact about the former model has been unearthed, which has shocked her fans. It turns … Read more
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Claudia Winkleman’s hairstylist has revealed the secret to the presenter’s glossy black locks, as she prepares to bid farewell to Strictly. She has graced the … Read more
Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s joint exit is a ‘massive blow’ but could trigger a much-needed shake-up, says one of the show’s former professional dancers. The presenting duo announced they were quitting the BBC show on Thursday with a joint video on Instagram, saying: ‘After 21 wonderfully joyful years on Strictly, we have decided … Read more
Vernon Kay has shared a sweet message to his wife Tess Daly hours after she announced she would be stepping down from Strictly Come Dancing. The TV presenter, 56, and her co-host Claudia Winkleman, 53, shared a joint statement on Instagram on Thursday, revealing that they will both be leaving the BBC show at the end of … Read more
