Shirley Ballas

Television personality - and daughter of Danny Dyer - Dani Dyer was meant to be on last year's Strictly but had to withdraw after injuring her foot in rehearsals. She's back this year and has been paired with pro dancer Nikita Kuzman. She's the 7/2 favourite for the title.

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Pride of Britain Awards 2026 – London

Shirley Ballas praises ‘brilliant’ Strictly host Josh Widdicombe

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Third couple eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing during Icons Week

The Strictly Come Dancing judges alongside new hosts Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe

Second couple sent home from Strictly after low leaderboard finish

Delta Goodrem

Delta Goodrem a ‘force to be reckoned with’ after topping Strictly leaderboard

Delta Goodrem

Delta Goodrem leading Strictly scoreboard ahead of first elimination

Craig Revel Horwood

Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour to return in 2027

Anton Du Beke

Anton Du Beke declares his ‘heart is full’ after celebrating 60th birthday

Shirley Ballas at the Pride of Britain Awards 2025 in London

Shirley Ballas says living with 88-year-old mother is ‘most joyous thing’

Rylan Clark

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Johannes Radebe

Strictly dancer Dianne Buswell: Presenting role is ‘made for’ Johannes Radebe

The panel on Strictly Come Dancing hold up 'nines'

Strictly Come Dancing confirms returning professional dancers amid departures

Shirley Ballas says she is feeling ‘much better’ after falling on to glass table

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas taken to hospital after falling on glass table

Shirley Ballas ‘surprised’ at Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s Strictly exit

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Strictly Come Dancing’s finalists revealed as latest celebrity is voted off
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Casey Cooper-Fiske, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter

Former England Lionesses footballer Karen Carney tops Strictly semi-final table

Amber Davies receives perfect score during musicals week on Strictly

George Clarke opens Strictly’s musicals week with ‘sensational’ Argentine tango

Eighth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

First two celebrities announced for Strictly Come Dancing live tour

Singer announced as second celebrity to take part in Strictly Christmas special

Ian ‘H’ Watkins: La Voix would have gone ‘a lot further’ in Strictly

Lewis Cope tops Strictly leaderboard with perfect 40 as La Voix withdraws

Shirley Ballas says impact of her mum’s lung condition is ‘really quite scary’

George Clarke delivers ‘beautiful’ Strictly dance in tribute to his mother

Sixth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
The judges’ vote was unanimous.
Lauren Del Fabbro, PA Entertainment Reporter

Vicky Pattison tops Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard with ‘dance of the night’

Lewis Cope and Katya Jones score first perfect 40 of Strictly Come Dancing 2025

Fourth celebrity leaves Strictly after dance-off

Lewis Cope tops Strictly leaderboard as Johnny Cash during Icon Week

Alex Kingston tops Strictly leaderboard with a 10 and a kiss from Shirley Ballas

Second contestant eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

First contestant eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

Amber Davies tops Strictly leaderboard after replacing Dani Dyer-Bowen

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey moved to tears during first Strictly live show of 2025

Strictly judges get into costume and hit the dance floor

Love Island’s Amber Davies to replace Dani Dyer-Bowen on Strictly Come Dancing

Janette Manrara to return as host on Strictly Come Dancing live tour

Dates for Strictly Come Dancing live tour 2026 announced, and it's coming to Bir...

22% of workers ‘say money worries have harmed their performance at work’

First photos from Strictly Come Dancing launch show revealed

Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas teases ‘exciting changes’ for new series

First trailer for new series of Strictly Come Dancing is revealed

Shirley Ballas says she ‘will never feel completely safe again’ after stalker

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas says ‘my toyboy days are behind me’

Emmerdale’s Lewis Cope announced for Strictly after Kristian Nairn pulls out

Celebrity stalking victims have confidence to report offenders, prosecutor says

Man sentenced for stalking Strictly judge Shirley Ballas

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas increased security measures due to stalker, court told

Man admits stalking Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas

Ex-Strictly stars including Brendan Cole and Pasha Kovalev back for new tour

Shirley Ballas and Julia Bradbury urge women to take up breast cancer checks

Holly Willoughby dazzles in golden gown on Dancing On Ice

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