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Strictly Come Dancing

All the latest news and rumours on Strictly Come Dancing, a ballroom dancing competition series on BBC One which sees celebrities paired with professional dancers to compete for the coveted Glitterball Trophy. It began in 2004, and returned for its latest series in 2025.

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Ben Shephard smiling in a dark suit while standing against a gold background.

Ben Shephard: 'I've faced scrutiny on TV – but I'm not brave enough for Strictly'

Channel: TV TV 1 day ago By Tom Stichbury
Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke on Strictly Come Dancing

Traitors fans are just discovering a Strictly legend won the German version

Channel: TV TV January 27, 2026 By Asyia Iftikhar
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr

Alan Carr reveals he and Amanda Holden 'said no ages ago' to Strictly gig

Channel: TV TV January 21, 2026 By Asyia Iftikhar
Zoe Ball

Zoe Ball addresses claim she's a frontrunner to replace Tess and Claudia on Strictly

Channel: TV TV January 19, 2026 By Joel Harley
Shirley Ballas in a white shirt with black edging on Loose Women in November 2025

Shirley Ballas reveals she was 'very lucky' after hospital dash with head injury

Channel: TV TV January 18, 2026 By Tori Brazier
TX DATE:14-12-2025,TX WEEK:50,EMBARGOED UNTIL:14-12-2025 20:30,DESCRIPTION:*NOT FOR PUBLICATION UNTIL 20:30 HRS, SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER, 2025*,COPYRIGHT:BBC Public Service,CREDIT LINE:BBC/Guy Levy

TV presenter 'on everyone's lips' to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly

Channel: TV TV January 13, 2026 By Joel Harley
Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Veysey/Shutterstock (13459399fi) John Whaite attends the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2022, powered by Jaguar Attitude Awards, Arrivals, London, UK - 12 Oct 2022

Strictly finalist John Whaite hospitalised after being run over by car

Channel: TV TV January 8, 2026 By Milo Pope
Dr Punam Krishan on Strictly and in hospital.

Strictly star Dr Punam Krishan ‘shaken’ after being diagnosed with breast cancer

Channel: TV TV January 5, 2026 By Pierra Willix
A photo of the Strictly Come Dancing logo.

Former BBC boss says Strictly should take break to ‘save show’s reputation’

Channel: TV TV January 1, 2026 By Kitty Chrisp
Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice stood leaning against barrier with sunny and green backdrop

Giovanni Pernice to reunite with Strictly co-stars one year after bullying row

Channel: TV TV January 1, 2026 By Charlotte Minter
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: (L-R) Karen Hauer, Jowita Przystal, Nancy Xu, Tasha Ghouri, Sarah Hadland, Janette Manrara, Amy Bowden, Montell Douglas, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Katya Jones attend the "Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour 2025" photocall at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on January 16, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)

Strictly star reveals she's one year alcohol free after 'hoping the pain would stop'

Channel: TV TV December 31, 2025 By Kitty Chrisp
A photo of the Strictly Come Dancing logo.

Strictly Come Dancing host top choice 'emerges after frontrunner pulls out'

Channel: TV TV December 31, 2025 By Rebecca Cook
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Scarlett Moffatt won't have more children after 'soul-destroying' miscarriage

Channel: TV TV December 29, 2025 By Pierra Willix
TX DATE:25-12-2025,TX WEEK:51,EMBARGOED UNTIL:25-12-2025 18:45,DESCRIPTION:*NOT FOR PUBLICATION UNTIL 18:45, THURSDAY 25TH DECEMBER, 2025*,COPYRIGHT:BBC Public Service,CREDIT LINE:BBC/Guy Levy

Strictly triumphs but Christmas TV ratings hit record lows after 'terrible' schedule

Channel: TV TV December 27, 2025 By Asyia Iftikhar
Scarlett Moffatt and Vito Coppola holding the Strictly Christmas special trophy

Scarlett Moffatt’s triumph highlights Strictly Come Dancing’s biggest flaw

Channel: TV TV January 5, 2026 By Adam Miller
Play Video Female silhouette against Strictly logo backdrop.

90s pop legend tipped to appear on next series of Strictly after impressing bosses

Channel: TV TV December 26, 2025 By Charlotte Minter
Play Video Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman non Strictly

Strictly fans left in 'floods of tears' at Tess and Claudia's final goodbye

Channel: TV TV December 26, 2025 By Asyia Iftikhar
Play Video Scarlett Moffat wins Stricty Come Dancing Christas Special 2025

Scarlett Moffat reveals why she kept Strictly win a secret from her family

Channel: TV TV December 26, 2025 By Milo Pope
TX DATE:25-12-2025,TX WEEK:51,EMBARGOED UNTIL:21-12-2025 19:00:00,DESCRIPTION:*NOT FOR PUBLICATION UNTIL 19:00HRS, SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER, 2025*,COPYRIGHT:BBC Public Service,CREDIT LINE:BBC/Guy Levy

Strictly star shuts down 'fix' claims ahead of Christmas special

Channel: TV TV December 24, 2025 By Pierra Willix
Jodie Ounsley with her father

'Heartbroken' Strictly star nearly pulled out of 2025 Christmas special after dad's death

Channel: TV TV December 24, 2025 By Asyia Iftikhar