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‘Are you mad?’: Strictly judge Anton Du Beke addresses Angela Rippon fix claims

Strictly judge was quizzed over whether veteran broadcaster Angela Rippon, 79, was ‘kept’ in the dancing show until iconic Blackpool week

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2023: celebrities, professional dancers, judges, presenters and everything we know

The festive season wouldn't be complete without the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2023. Here's everything you need to know about this year's show.

WhatToWatch

BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing reveals first three contestants for Christmas Day special

Strictly’s Christmas special will air on 25 December 2023 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer

The Independent UK

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How Bobby Brazier charmed Britain: ‘He has a sparkle just like his mum’

He has been dancing through Strictly with an energy that recalls that of his late mother, Jade Goody – and at just 20, he is already a successful model and EastEnders regular. What is his secret?

The Guardian - UK

Secret Strictly superfan Tom Hiddleston shares his picks for 2023 final

Marvel star admitted to being a big fan of the BBC dance competition

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Kai Widdrington addresses partner Angela Rippon’s elimination

Rippon, 79, was sent home after judges voted to save Bobby Brazier during the dance-off

The Independent UK

Strictly week nine talking points: From Layton’s pole dance to Ellie and Vito’s playful Charleston

Strictly’s Blackpool extravaganza was as fabulous as ever, thanks to some near-perfect performances and a brilliant group number

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Meet Angela Scanlon, the Irish presenter and style icon sashaying onto the Strictly 2023 ballroom

BBC and RTÉ presenter is donning her sequins for this year’s competition

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Angela Rippon teases Blackpool week dance routine amid ‘fix’ claims

Angela Rippon heads to Blackpool with partner Kai Widdrington having surprised herself by reaching this far

The Independent UK

Josie Gibson responds to claims she turned down Strictly for I’m A Celebrity

Gibson said she was an ‘ITV face’ and was loyal to the broadcaster

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden breaks foot shortly after finishing cancer treatment

The injury means the dancer will not be able to appear on the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor this year.

Evening Standard

Inside Strictly’s Blackpool history, from Angela Rippon’s Come Dancing to the show’s first ever ‘40’

As the BBC’s dance competition returns to the Tower Ballroom, Isobel Lewis explores the town’s dance history, and how ‘Blackpool Week’ became a ‘Strictly’ institution

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s Kai Widdrington shuts down Angela Rippon ‘fix’ claims

Rippon,79, made it through to week 9’s Blackpool show and viewers are not so happy

The Independent UK

Miriam Margolyes on why she turned down Strictly Come Dancing: ‘They must have been nuts’

Actor, 82, also said no to ‘I’m a Celebrity’

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EXCLUSIVE: Shirley Ballas reveals the royal wedding dress designer behind her Strictly Blackpool gown

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas on why this year’s Blackpool special will be sparklier than ever.

The Guardian - UK

Shirley Ballas marked down by dance judge for ‘revolting’ stretch marks

Strictly Come Dancing judge tells Radio Times Podcast comments were made six weeks after she gave birth

Evening Standard

Strictly's Amy Dowden 'in disbelief' after completing final chemotherapy treatment

The professional dancer, 33, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in May, had her eighth and final session last Thursday

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas disagrees with fellow judges as one celebrity falls at last hurdle before Blackpool

One couple missed out on a chance to dance in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: Professional dancer’s ex ‘incredibly sad’ as he claims show ‘ruined their marriage’

Karen Hauer, the dancing show’s longest-serving professional, and her husband Jordan Wyn-Jones reportedly parted ways last month

The Independent UK

Strictly week eight talking points: From Layton’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Argentine Tango to Ellie and Vito’s romantic Rumba

Craig Revel Horwood refuses to give out a 10 before Blackpool week as celebrities battle it out for spot in the Tower Ballroom

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden delights Strictly fans as she presents ‘new gameshow’

The professional dancer was forced to pull out of the competition earlier this year after she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer

The Independent UK

Strictly fans delighted as Amy Dowden presents ‘new gameshow’ with show’s cast

The professional dancer was forced to pull out of the competition earlier this year after she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer

The Independent UK

Angela Rippon, the legendary newsreader making Strictly Come Dancing history aged 79

Former ‘Come Dancing’ host is oldest ever contestant

The Independent UK

Meet Angela Scanlon, the Irish presenter and style icon sashaying onto the Strictly 2023 ballroom

BBC and RTÉ presenter is donning her sequins for this year’s competition

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

Meet the cast of 2023 – and their professional partners

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