Strictly Come Dancing Archives

Thomas Skinner wearing a MAGA hat and with JD Vance

Culture Film & TV

Trump-loving Apprentice star Thomas Skinner reveals his exact Strictly fee after storming out of press event

Despite speculation over whether the drama could affect his place in the competition, the BBC confirmed he will remain part of this year’s line-up

Thomas Skinner's Strictly Come Dancing press shot on the left and him in a Make America Great Again hat on the right

Culture Film & TV

Trump-supporting Apprentice star Thomas Skinner storms out of Strictly Come Dancing press launch

“This is exactly what Strictly did not need,” one attendee said after Skinner walked out of the event

Kristian Nairn seen in a Strictly Come Dancing promo shot

Culture Film & TV

Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn announces Strictly Come Dancing withdrawal due to medical reasons

His replacement will be revealed during tonight’s (21 August) episode of The One Show, ahead of the upcoming series which begins next month

La Voix in signature red wig, lipstick and sequin studded gown, BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025 press shot

Culture Film & TV

La Voix joins the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing line up: Full list of this year’s lineup

Here's the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 cast confirmed so far

Ore Oduba poses in a pair of Pride-themed white Speedos

Culture Film & TV

Strictly champ Ore Oduba strips off to Pride Speedos for emotional tribute to his late non-binary sibling

The Strictly Come Dancing 2016 winner showed off the white swimming briefs in a slew of snaps posted to the platform

Robin Windsor Strictly Come Dancing press shot

Culture Film & TV

New LGBTQ+ directory launched to honour late Strictly star Robin Windsor

“Helping others, including children and those with disabilities, to dance helped Robin during some of his darkest days"

Culture Film & TV

Bake Off star John Whaite launches OnlyFans: ‘A meatier enterprise’

"The side of me you haven’t seen… yet"

Jimbo in a multi-coloured dress holding her Attitude Award

News World

Attitude Awards: Jimbo jokes about anal, Madonna and losing her virginity as she wins Drag Award

The Drag Race star was presented with her award by Strictly stars Johannes Radebe and Fire at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar, at the Roundhouse in London

Culture Film & TV

Layton Williams shares touching post after Strictly 2023 final

Spoilers ahead!

Culture Film & TV

Layton Williams celebrates defying haters with perfect 40 on Strictly

"Fighting back from the bottom 2 is rough but what a perfect routine for it"

Culture Film & TV

Bobby Brazier shares what late mum Jade Goody would make of Strictly stint

Exclusive: "What good is all this if I'm experiencing all these amazing things, but I can't bring anyone along with me?"

Nikita Kuzmin and Layton Williams on Strictly

Culture Film & TV

Strictly fans celebrate Layton’s Grease-inspired drag performance

"Through to slay another day"

Culture Film & TV

Strictly’s Layton Williams responds to ‘overwhelming’ online trolling

"I'm trying to handle this with a smile and determination to slay another day"

Culture Film & TV

Strictly Come Dancing: Layton Williams paired with Nikita Kuzmin as same-sex couple confirmed

We are loving these two already!

Culture Film & TV

Strictly’s Layton Williams wants to ‘surprise’ everyone in Musicals week

Exclusive: "If I’m even there, we shall see..."

Zara McDermott, Layton Williams, and Jody Cundy

Culture Film & TV

Strictly stars on Layton Williams, same-sex couples and anti-LGBTQ backlash

Strictly returns this Saturday (16 September)

Culture Film & TV

Layton Williams on Strictly 2023: ‘Hopefully it’ll be a slay’

"I feel like the best way for me to represent the community is [to] just be 100% authentically myself"

Culture Sexuality

Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood on his past sugar daddy: ‘I got something from it and he got something from it’

"He was supportive of everything I was doing, dance-wise, and getting me through difficult times."

Culture Film & TV

Johannes Radebe says Strictly bosses ‘can’t get rid’ of him: ‘I want to win three times!’

Exclusive: “If you do leave the show, what else are you gonna do?”

Culture

John Whaite on why memoir is a ‘love letter’ to fiancé Paul: ‘He’s my biggest cheerleader’

Exclusive: "When you speak about somebody else's truth as well, you have to have permission"