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Strictly star Johannes Radebe denies rumours he is leaving dancing show

‘I’m not going nowhere,’ said pro dancer

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing faces major shake-up as five fan-favourite dancers face the 'axe'

Following the recent controversy involving Giovanni Pernice, plans for a shake-up have accelerated, with notable names rumoured to be at risk

Evening Standard

Hairy Bikers’ Si King: Dave Myers was my best mate and I still wait for his call

Myers, who found fame alongside King as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo, died aged 66 in February after being diagnosed with cancer.

Evening Standard

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JB Gill says being in Strictly dance-off after score of 30 was ‘disheartening’

The judge’s sent home former footballer Paul Merson and his dance partner Karen Hauer.

Evening Standard

Paul Merson says he 'couldn’t do any better' after Strictly Come Dancing exit

The former footballer and professional partner Karen Hauer lost to JLS star JB Gill and Amy Dowden in Sunday’s dance-off.

Evening Standard

Paul Merson explains why he believes he actually ‘won’ Strictly despite being eliminated

Merson was eliminated on Sunday after winding up in the dance off with a surprise opponent

The Independent UK

Strictly viewers shocked as early favourite to win show ends up in bottom two

‘What’s going on?!’ one perplexed fan wrote

The Independent UK

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Fourth Strictly Come Dancing star eliminated after shock dance off

Judges said the decision was a ‘close’ call

The Independent UK

Strictly leaderboard scores from week five of the dance competition

Recapping how the judges marked the ‘Strictly’ couples in week five

The Independent UK

Strictly's most controversial moments from Giovanni Pernice to Seann Walsh

As the Saturday night entertainment show celebrates 20 years, scandal has often not been too far away. We take a look back at Strictly’s most controversial moments

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing professionals to perform Taylor Swift routine

The performance will see Nikita Kuzmin and Karen Hauer take the lead in a special group dance to Swift’s song Wildest Dreams.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing: Anton Du Beke reveals how he covered for terrible dance partners

‘You do everything you can to avoid actually dancing,’ the judge said

The Independent UK

Chris McCausland responds to Toyah Willcox’s It Takes Two blunder

Viewers branded singer’s comments as ‘uncalled for’

The Independent UK

Toyah Willcox faces backlash after 'vicious' dig at Strictly co-star Chris McCausland

The singer-songwriter had some choice words after being the second celebrity to be eliminated from the BBC dance show

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The Independent UK

Strictly’s Toyah Willcox confuses viewers with ‘awkward’ Chris McCausland comment

Singer left ‘It Takes Two’ host Fleur East speechless

The Independent UK

Strictly fans praise judges for eliminating the ‘right’ celebrity after tense dance-off

Judges’ decision, however, has reignited upset over Tom Dean’s elimination last week

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing eliminates second celebrity contestant of the series

‘It’s been the best two months of my life,’ said the star

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs for movie week

Yes, there will be a Harry Potter number...

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The Independent UK

Two standout Strictly contestants are demonstrating what the show is all about

They might not be at the top of the leaderboard, but I’d give these two entertainers the Glitterball Trophy any day, writes Ellie Harrison

The Independent UK

Strictly fans blast judge for ‘out of order’ Paul Merson remark

Host Tess Daly also appeared unimpressed by the comment

The Independent UK

Paul Merson says he’s finding Strictly ‘really hard’ after bizarre first dance

‘That’s the bit I find really hard,’ Merson said of BBC series detail

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing fans make plea to producers after divisive Paul Merson song choice

‘Whose idea was it to make Paul the laughing stock of this season?’ one viewer questioned

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s winning brand of chaos overshadows months of scandal

The first live episode of the ‘Strictly’ season neatly sidestepped past scandals by leaning into the show’s surreal side, says Katie Rosseinsky

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing 2024: how the celebrity contestants and their dance partners are faring so far

Strictly’s 20th anniversary season has delivered history-making moments, a charleston worthy of three 10s, and more controversies than ever

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

Meet the cast of 2024 – and their professional partners

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