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Strictly’s judges remain its main point of continuity, but expiring contracts and Shirley Ballas’s reported family priorities put the next line-up in doubt.
Sarah Storey leaves after a unanimous judges’ decision, but says her dance-off Tango was her best performance of the series.
Delta Goodrem is cleared to dance again after missing Icons Week, with Kai Widdrington taking a cautious approach to their Saturday return.
Dowden says Cole never contacted her after criticising her work with Chris Appleton, whose early exit marked her second consecutive first-round departure.
Cole says uncertain partner assignments affect Strictly’s professionals; this year, four dancers performed in group numbers without celebrity partners.
A spy gag and a deliberately fluffed autocue line turned Josh Widdicombe’s hosting criticism into part of Strictly’s week-five show.
After missing Icons Week, Goodrem says she’s learning how to manage a new rib injury as she and Kai Widdrington rebuild their Strictly run.
The BBC calls reports of a Strictly presenting shake-up speculation, as its new trio faces a mixed reception after four weeks.
Shaun and Alexis leave after a split judges’ decision, while Strictly’s Halloween results introduce a one-off three-couple dance-off.
Ballas gave Julia Stiles her lowest score of the series, drawing gasps and fan backlash while reigniting calls for tougher judging.
Josh’s green suit stood out on a night of elaborate costumes, giving Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe a chance to tease him on air.
From Delta Goodrem’s Ghost-inspired waltz in Addams Family dress to a fourth Ghostbusters routine, Strictly’s themes are starting to overpower the performances.
With launch-night viewing at 5.3 million, reports point to talks about next year’s format as the BBC rejects claims of imminent line-up changes.
Lawrence Robb and Jowita Przystal were eliminated in a one-off three-couple dance-off, as viewers questioned a twist that sent an extra pair into danger.
Neil Jones and Chyna Mills shared the news in a family video. Their second child will join daughter Havana, born in October 2023.
In his memoir, Du Beke describes the stabbing that led to four days in hospital, estrangement from his father and a lasting reluctance to discuss the episode.
Jaime Winstone will miss Saturday’s Strictly show after doctors advised rest. She and Carlos Gu get a bye, with a return hoped for next week.