Strictly Come Dancing Archives

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly on Strictly

Culture Film & TV

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce they’re leaving Strictly Come Dancing after 21 years

The BBC has yet to confirm who will take over hosting duties, but Daly and Winkleman’s exit leaves two very sparkly pairs of shoes to fill

Shirley Ballas, La Voix and Craig Revel Horwood

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Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood speak on La Voix’s ‘harsh’ score on Strictly Come Dancing (EXCLUSIVE)

"Remember your choreography, love," says Ballas on scoring La Voix a two as she goes through to next week

Thomas Skinner posed with a pint of beer, twinned with JD Vance

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Strictly’s Thomas Skinner says he doesn’t regret controversial JD Vance photo – boasting they’ve even been DMing

The Apprentice star has since criticised "the left" over some of the backlash. Despite this, Skinner insists he would do it all again

Culture Film & TV

La Voix on making Strictly Come Dancing history: ‘Finally, someone is going to bring great entertainment to the BBC!’ (EXCLUSIVE)

"If I don't win then that's fine! I’ll just cut Claudia Winkleman’s fringe too short," La Voix is waltzing onto our TV screens this month as she makes Strictly Come Dancing history as the first drag performer on the show’s main series

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

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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"

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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