Ryan Thomas has ‘turned down Strictly Come Dancing as he doesn’t want to leave fiancée and son’

Ryan Thomas has reportedly turned down the chance to appear on this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing. It is thought that he declined a spot on the BBC show because he didn’t want to leave his family ‘for long hours’ performing and training, reports The Sun. The former Coronation Street actor, 36, is engaged … Read more

Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova admits there is MORE rivalry between the professional boys

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nadiya Bychkova has hinted that there is some behind-the-scenes rivalry between the male professionals on the ballroom dancing show. The professional dancer, 30, revealed that although viewers may expect the girls to be in competition with one another, it is actually the men that have some rivalry. Appearing on Thursday’s episode of … Read more

Strictly’s Joe Sugg ‘scores his first professional acting job in BBC drama The Syndicate’

‘He knows he has a lot to prove’: Strictly’s Joe Sugg ‘scores his first professional acting job in BBC drama The Syndicate’ By Natasha Hooper For Mailonline Published: 22:57 BST, 9 August 2020 | Updated: 23:00 BST, 9 August 2020 He became an instant fan favourite on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018. And Joe Sugg … Read more

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas ‘vows she WILL be on the show this year despite breaking her ankle’

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas ‘vows she WILL be on the judging panel this year despite breaking her ankle during lockdown’ By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 08:36 BST, 8 August 2020 | Updated: 08:36 BST, 8 August 2020 Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has reportedly vowed she will be appearing on the judging panel this … Read more

Strictly bosses DENY celebrities have turned down show

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have denied celebrities such as Michelle Keegan and Jessie J declined to be on the show because of the ‘low’ £60,000 appearance fee.  Speaking exclusively to MailOnline on Wednesday, a Strictly source has contested reports that several celebrities had turned them down and said only those who have signed onto the show … Read more

Motsi Mabuse ‘relocating her family to the UK’ to ensure Strictly is not left with just TWO judges

Strictly Come Dancing’s newest judge, Motsi Mabuse, is said to be moving her family to the UK for the 2020 series, so as not to risk travel complications amid COVID-19. The sister of pro dancer Oti lives in Hamburg with her husband Evgenij Voznyuk and their daughter, and traveled back and forth for the 2019 series. … Read more

Ashley Roberts is ‘open to the idea of adoption’ as she reflects on her love life during lockdown

Ashley Roberts reveals she is ‘open to the idea of adoption’ as she says dating during lockdown can be a ‘positive’ thing By Jack Newman For Mailonline Published: 10:14 BST, 26 July 2020 | Updated: 18:14 BST, 26 July 2020 She has been single since her split from Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice in January. … Read more

Strictly’s Oti Mabuse’s husband Marius Lepure says he won’t join professional line-up

‘I don’t have time!’ Oti Mabuse’s husband Marius Lepure shuts down speculation he will join Strictly’s professional dancer line-up By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 11:24 BST, 23 July 2020 | Updated: 11:24 BST, 23 July 2020 Oti Mabuse’s husband Marius Lepure has firmly shut down rumours he will form part of the professional dancer … Read more

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Waltz along the Danube with the stars of Strictly

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Waltz along the Danube with the stars of Strictly – watch Anton du Beke and Erin Boag dance live on a brilliant eight-day cruise By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 18 July 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 18 July 2020 It’s one of the most popular shows … Read more