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Strictly Come Dancing crowns its Christmas champions

Six stars from across TV, radio and comedy competed for the festive trophy

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2024 – open thread

Seasons greetings, glitterati! Which judge has been on the egg nog – and who will win the silver star? Join us for every minute of the ho-ho-hoofing

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing reveals lineup for 2024 Christmas special

Six stars from across TV, radio and comedy will compete for the festive trophy

The Independent UK

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Gladiator announced as fourth celebrity for Strictly Christmas special

The Olympian will be partnered by professional dancer Nancy Xu on the festive edition of the BBC dancing show.

Evening Standard

Strictly star breaks down live on air as partner reveals one show regret

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nancy Xu broke down in tears as she and celebrity partner Shayne Ward spoke of their show exit.

The Independent UK

Shayne Ward reacts to Strictly Come Dancing departure: ‘I felt like this was it’

Shayne Ward said he had an “amazing time” with the “beautiful” Nancy Xu

The Independent UK

Josh Widdicombe revealed as first celebrity for Strictly’s Christmas special

The comedian said he is ‘utterly terrified this will end in humiliation’.

Evening Standard

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Strictly pro defends Shayne Ward claiming he was unfairly critiqued following his exit

The singer and actor became the seventh celebrity to be eliminated from the BBC dance competition following the first split decision between the judges so far this series

Evening Standard

Strictly pro isn’t happy with BBC show’s treatment of Shayne Ward

‘You deserve something better!’ Ward’s partner Nancy Xu said of result

The Independent UK

Seventh Strictly Come Dancing star eliminated from series

Only eight couples remain in the competition...

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing fans complain week eight elimination was ‘very unfair’ after dance-off verdict

We’re getting to the business end of the competition now...

The Independent UK

Seventh Strictly star eliminated a week before Blackpool special

The results programme included a performance by the professional dancers in honour of Remembrance Sunday.

Evening Standard

Strictly pro sets record straight on feud with co-star

Pair have been childhood friends but unfollowed each other on Instagram earlier this year

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: week eight results – as it happened

Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill tied at the top, with Shayne Ward and Jamie Borthwick joint bottom. But who’d be doomed to the dance-off and who wouldn’t make it to Blackpool?

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The Independent UK

Strictly leaderboard scores from week seven of the dance competition

Recapping how the judges marked the ‘Strictly’ couples in Icons Week

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden in tears at JB Gill’s score as Sarah Hadland wows with Madonna tribute

The professional dancer fell ill during the filming of last weeks show

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs and dances for first Icons Week

Expect songs from Whitney Houston, Beyoncé and Madonna

The Independent UK

Strictly professional Nancy Xu fights back tears over show comments as Shayne Ward comforts her

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nancy Xu fought back tears over comments she received on the BBC show, as celebrity partner Shayne Ward comforted her.

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing fans struggle to accept judges’ decision as fifth contestant is eliminated

One more star bid the dancefloor farwell for good

The Independent UK

Fifth Strictly Come Dancing star eliminated from series

Only 10 couples remain in the competition...

Evening Standard

Fifth star leaves Strictly as Amy Dowden misses results show

The Welsh professional dancer, who had treatment for breast cancer last year, was absent from Sunday’s results show despite competing on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing: week six results – as it happened

The Halloween spook-tacular saw high scores and a fancy dress frenzy. But who would be consigned to the dreaded dance-off and which couple would get sent home?

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing week four elimination sparks sympathy and ‘relief’ among viewers

Many people saw it coming...

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing eliminates third contestant of 2024 series

A dozen contestants now remain...

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs for movie week

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

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