Jamie Laing predicts his former Strictly pro partner Oti Mabuse would have ended up ‘hating him’

Strictly star Jamie Laing doesn’t know why he wasn’t re-paired with reigning champ Oti Mabuse after returning to the show – but predicts the pro dancer would have ended up ‘hating him.’ Jamie, 31, damaged the tendon in his right foot last year, ruling him out of the competition that was then won by Oti, … Read more

Strictly Come Dancing star Jason Bell insists training for show is just as tough as NFL

‘Fear motivated me!’ Strictly Come Dancing star Jason Bell insists training for the ‘mentally and physically exhausting’ show is just as tough as his career in the NFL By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 15:50 GMT, 29 October 2020 | Updated: 16:07 GMT, 29 October 2020 Jason Bell says training for Strictly Come Dancing is … Read more

AJ Pritchard hints he left Strictly to appear on I’m A Celeb amid claims he’s joined line-up

He sensationally quite Strictly Come Dancing after four years as one of the show’s most popular professional ballroom dancers. And AJ Pritchard appeared to suggest that his appearance in the jungle has been in the pipeline for a while, as he cryptically stated that Strictly wouldn’t ‘allow’. Discussing his decision to leave the show, AJ, … Read more

Gemma Atkinson cuts a casual figure during a shopping trip while husband Gorka is away on Strictly

Gemma Atkinson picks up flowers on a shopping trip as she continues living away from her Strictly bubble-bound beau Gorka Marquez By Natasha Hooper For Mailonline Published: 15:31 GMT, 25 October 2020 | Updated: 15:31 GMT, 25 October 2020 She admitted earlier this year that her ‘body doesn’t look like it did before’, as she candidly … Read more

Strictly supportive! Nadine Coyle holds hands with ex Jason Bell after his debut

Nadine Coyle proved to be a very supportive ex as she held hands with her former fiancé Jason Bell following his debut on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday. The Girls Aloud singer, 35, and her American football star, 42, appeared to be closer than ever as they exited the Borehamwood venue in a car … Read more

Jamie Laing looks low-key as he steps out the morning after Strictly debut

Jamie Laing looks low-key as he steps out the morning after Strictly debut… as he admits to taking a step back from Made In Chelsea because he doesn’t want to seem ‘desperate’ By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 11:49 GMT, 25 October 2020 | Updated: 11:49 GMT, 25 October 2020 Jamie Laing stepped out on … Read more

Strictly bosses are ‘monitoring flirty contestants Maisie Smith and HRVY’

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are ‘monitoring flirty contestants Maisie Smith and HRVY after their Instagram exchanges spark concerns they could break guidelines’.  The EastEnders star, 19, and the YouTube sensation, 21, are understood to have been warned that they ‘could bring the other cast into risk if they break the guidelines and get closer’.  It … Read more

Bruno Tonioli delights Strictly Come Dancing fans as makes an appearance on Saturday’s show

Bruno Tonioli made a brief return to Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night’s live show.  The judge, 64, appeared from his home in Los Angeles towards the end of the programme to give his verdict on some of the performances. Bruno was unable to be a full-time judge on this year’s series of Strictly as … Read more

JJ Chalmers says Strictly is his way of thanking those who ‘put him back together’ after Afghanistan

‘Getting blown up is the expressway to perspective’: Former Royal Marine JJ Chalmers says Strictly role is his way of thanking those who ‘put him back together’ after Afghanistan tour The TV presenter and Invictus Games champion, 33, reflected on his time in the war zone where he lost two good friends and sustained serious … Read more

Ex-Home Secretary Jacqui Smith blasts Strictly Curse concerns as she reveals she’s found love

Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, 57, has revealed she’s found love again after splitting from her husband of 33 years in January.  The Strictly Come Dancing star, who is paired with Anton du Beke on this year’s show, vowed not to fall victim to the show’s fabled ‘Curse’, as her dance partner is married and … Read more