I haven’t watched Eastenders in decades, but if there isn’t a storyline where Tiffany learns to be a candlestick maker then honestly I don’t know what my BBC licence fee is for.

Strictly are currently planning on his return towards the end of the show. In previous years, contestants who fall ill haven’t necessarily been forced to pull out of the contest. Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo, 36, has been partnered with Slovenian dancer Aljaž Škorjanec. https://t.co/0vhFF2fQWF pic.twitter.com/MzSuaXbGV0, — BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 21, 2020. That means that Strictly 2020 will clock in at just nine weeks in length, a significant reduction from the usual 13.

Caroline looks VERY promising and I like the look of JJ too. Bill Bailey is partnered with...OTI. DRINK.

The rumour mill has gone into overdrive over who the mystery mutual friend could be – but fans believe they've cracked it. Josie Gibson reveals she and her deaf brother were turned away from three restaurants as he can't wear face mask. The Wanted singer seemed chuffed to be paired with 31 year old Dianne Buswell. Here's everything you need to know about Strictly as the live shows kick off! We get a highlights montage, which brings back many happy memories of when the world wasn’t entirely upside down and batshit insane. There has been a whopping 17 Strictly Come Dancing winners, and every year we get more and more surprised by the talented celebrities.

I don’t Max is going to be bothering Jay’s glitterball any time soon.

The comedian was given a glimpse of what he can be in for as Oti returned to the floor with Kelvin Fletcher to perform a socially distanced victory dance. However, any contestant that tests positive for coronavirus during the 2020 contest will be automatically eliminated from the contest. So with professional dancer is each celebrity paired with?

Biggs Chris fuelled rumours his girlfriend Rebecca Gormley is pregnant in a social media post earlier this week.

Here are which professional dancers this year’s celebrities are paired up with…. All that remains is the painfully awkward group dance, where our celebs get to show us their moves for the first time.

The Made In Chelsea star has now been confirmed for the 18th series, and he’s hoping to make this one a success!

No.

We now know who the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 professionals will be this year. Gavin and Stacey is the most-watched Christmas TV of the decade, Jacqui Smith is paired with Anton du Beke, Maisie Smith is paired with Gorka Márquez, Caroline Quentin is paired with Johannes Radebe.

We aren’t able to fit the whole band in the pit, so some of them will record during the week.

I’ve danced with women a lot over the years, so I feel very comfortable about it.”.

This year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up will be waltzing onto the dance floor along with the Strictly Come Dancing professionals on October 24th.

We can’t wait!

Strictly Come Dancing professional Anton du Beke said his father used to beat him with a belt when he was a child.

Sat 17 Oct 2020 14.28 EDT.

There are fewer celebrities this year due to the shorter run time, but the confirmed contestants are: All eyes were on Jamie Laing after he pulled out of the competition early last year. Kelvin Fletcher, 36, lifted the glitter ball trophy last year after impressing judges and viewers with his professional partner Oti Mabuse.

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But Dave will be there, the singers will be there, and a few other key members will be there.”. Jamie was hoping to be partnered with Oti Mabuse again, but instead he’ll be doing the cha cha to Think About Things by Daði Freyr along with Karen Hauer. Thanks! There’s a lot of work being done. The former Emmerdale star had to replace Jamie Laing last minute and impressed the judges and viewers alike. British National Champion in Latin American Dance. Maisie Smith relationships: Who is the Strictly actress currently dating?

There are fewer celebrities this year due to … Hx.

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It was confirmed by head judge Shirley Ballas that the show will miss its usual start date in September for a later premiere on Saturday 24th October and continue until 19th December, the weekend before Christmas. First published on Sat 17 Oct 2020 14.20 EDT.

He’s obviously incredibly musical so hopefully he’ll have outstanding rhythm on the dancefloor too. Maisie Smith won over the hearts of the nation playing Tiffany Butcher on EastEnders, but has the stunning actress had her heart won over by anyone? If not he’ll be funny so we’ll be winners either way. Sat 17 Oct 2020 16.26 EDT Clara looks great but Jacquie is currently a little wooden.

The 36-year-old confirmed the news, after she was announced as the sixth celeb to join the show. It’s Anton, isn’t it? So for now, with the current rules, it’s a ‘no’ to anyone watching. There’s one week every year we all look forward to – Blackpool – where the cast and crew pack their bags and head north to the seaside town for a glitter-filled special. JJ admitted that his friend Prince Harry thinks it's "hilarious" that he will be taking part in the show, but is "proud" of him for competing. She told The Sun on Sunday: “It’s a beautiful way to showcase emotion on stage and I’d definitely like to do it. Though no official announcement has been made, we’ve had rumours along the lines of Cheryl and Stacey Dooley. Kelvin’s not in the bubble, bit gutting for him. A couple of times a season, Bruno has been replaced by Alfonso Ribeiro while he fulfils other duties in the States. David Beckham suffers backlash from followers for taking his daughter Harper to the zoo.

Max George, 32, was the final celebrity to meet their professional partner on this year's launch show. She will probably be joined by Craig Revel-Horwood and Bruno Tonioli, who have judged since the very beginning.

Pregnant Charlotte Dawson carries huge giraffe as she picks up baby essentials on shopping trip.

Jacquie Smith is going to have fun because Ed Balls told her to.

And the best news of all? Since 2013, the Strictly Come Dancing filming location has remained the same, in Elstree Studios, following the closure of BBC Television Centre.

Love Island's Rebecca Gormley addresses pregnancy rumours after Biggs Chris calls her 'baby mama'. Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton du Beke heartbreakingly reveals his father physically abused him. It has now been confirmed that Bruno will be absent from the live panel, however, he will still play a part in the show. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will return to front the popular show, but who will they be welcoming to the dance floor?

Well, not really.

He admitted he feels the pressure of competing after his bandmate Jay McGuinness lifted the glitter ball trophy in 2015. Although his space was filled by Kelvin Fletcher, many suspected he’d be given another shot on the show. The dizzying dance extravaganza returned, bringing a welcome boost to our weekends.

The identity of the The Body in ITV's The Cube has finally been revealed, and it's a stunning model and singer. Les Dawson's daughter Charlotte is currently expecting her first child with fiancé Matt Sarsfield. Strictly has released the songs and dances for week one for all contestants, and it’s looking like it’s going to be a smashing start to the 18th series. She’s now the Chair of the biggest NHS Trust in the UK, but thankfully not much is happening in the NHS at the moment so she’s got loads of time on her hands to keep Anton out of trouble.

First published on Sat 17 Oct 2020 14.20 EDT, I’m on BBC Breakfast at 0850 tomorrow morning talking all things Strictly, so tune in if you want to see my Sunday morning Skype face. Jason Bell, 42, returned to the football pitch to meet his professional partner Luba Mushtuk. Last year was no different, as Kelvin Fletcher stormed to victory with professional partner, Motsi Mabuse.

TOWIE star Liam 'Gatsby' Blackwell revealed to his friend Chloe Sims that he has now entered retirement – but what does he do away from the show?

There will be less security because there’s no audience to control. Pop sensation HRVY, 21, was nervous to meet his professional partner as he headed to Wembley's SSE Arena. He is now back alongside Karen Hauer, 38, is a second attempt to take the glitter ball trophy. Rochelle and Marvin Humes enjoy fun family day out with their daughters and adorable newborn son Blake. Due to social distancing requirements, only one couple at a time will be permitted in this area to be interviewed by Claudia Winkleman.

She said: “Susanna keeps saying to me in like a really sensible tone, ‘Ranvir you have no idea what’s about to happen.’ She’s like, ‘You have no idea and it’s like a whirlwind.’”. That’s because the 2020 contest features fewer celebrities.

Big Brother winner Josie Gibson was appalled when restaurants would not let her and her deaf brother Harry dine inside.

Reports have suggested this year’s show will be a little different to previous years, with lots of tweaks being made to ensure the show goes ahead safely. Obviously I don’t KNOW that she’ll be paired with Anton, but come on. You can unsubscribe at any time.

And finally in this section, Maisie is paired with whichever man is left! Jacqui Smith revealed the tips her pal and fellow politician Ed Balls has given her as she takes on the Glitterball. Plus: the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

Former boxer Nicola Adams will be part of the show’s first-ever same-sex pairing. However, they’ll be fewer musicians in the studio than previously.

Every single series of Strictly Come Dancing: ranked.

Could you quarantine people? They are the energy in the room, and dancing in an empty room is like dancing in a training room. Also in the Strictly Come Dancing line-up is boxer Nicola Adams, former NFL star Jason Bell, The Wanted’s Max George, radio presenter Clara Amfo, and Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir Singh, who has had lots of advice from her co-stars. Kelvin’s back to tell everyone to work hard, have fun and be themselves. After that, there was further isolation with the professionals and the celebrities in order to create more isolation bubbles.