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Strictly Come Dancing: week one – as it happened

As the couples hit the floor for the first time, it was a series-opener full of surprises. The all-new hosting trio settled in nicely, while football content creator John Nellis topped the table. But who’ll be first for the ballroom boot?

The Guardian - UK · 16h ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 songs and dances revealed for first live show

The 15 celebrity contestants will take to the ballroom for the first time on Saturday, with everything from quicksteps and sambas to a Harry Styles tango and a Whitney Houston cha cha

Evening Standard · Sep 25

Shaun Wright-Phillips reveals advice from Karen Carney for Strictly Come Dancing

The former footballer-turned broadcaster was paired with professional Alexis Warr for the new series of the BBC dancing programme.

Evening Standard · Sep 20

Strictly Come Dancing star announces split from husband before new series launch

Professional dancer Alexis Warr shared the news to her Instagram Stories

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Strictly Come Dancing star announces split from husband after eight years

The American dancer married her high school sweetheart Jake Burton in November 2018

Evening Standard · Jun 24

Strictly Come Dancing confirms returning professional dancers amid departures

Alexis Warr, Amy Dowden and Aljaz Skorjanec are among the returning performers on one of the BBC’s flagship shows.

Evening Standard · May 6

Karen Carney: Sharing dancefloor with Strictly finalists was biggest honour

Carney and professional dancer Carlos Gu were crowned the winners of the 23rd series of the BBC dance competition programme on Saturday night.

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing finalists: Who knows their partner better?

Strictly Come Dancing finalists Karen Carney and Carlos Gu, Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin, and George Clarke and Alexis Warr have been put to the test to see who knows their dance partner better ahead of the final.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025

Former Lioness, podcaster and West End star to face off in Strictly final

The trio will perform three times each during the grand final of the BBC One dancing competition.

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing has its 2025 finalists – but who will win the Glitterball trophy?

This year’s champion will be crowned in Saturday’s grand final, the last ever live episode to be hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025