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Strictly professionals lead tributes to Michelle Tsiakkas after ’emotional’ exit

The 30-year-old dancer said she had ‘hoped to have more time’ on the show.

Evening Standard

Bruno Tonioli weighs into Strictly Come Dancing bloodbath debate: 'that's showbiz!'

EXCLUSIVE The former judge had some advice for the pros who found themselves axed from the BBC dance show

Evening Standard

All the dancers leaving Strictly Come Dancing as BBC shakes up cast

Dance competition series is undergoing a major overhaul ahead of 2026 series

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Amber Davies says she ‘fully crashed’ amid burnout as she addresses Legally Blonde backlash and feud rumours

EXCLUSIVE: The actress opens up about her burnout recovery and says the backlash was a first in her near decade-long career after stepping back due to illness

Evening Standard

Helen Skelton and Karen Carney pay tribute to Luba Mushtuk after Strictly exit

The 36-year-old announced she would be leaving the BBC dance show in a post on Instagram on Friday.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing hit by another exit as a third professional quits

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The Independent UK

Ten-year Strictly veteran quits show as BBC’s cast cull continues

Strictly professional joined the BBC competition in 2016

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Strictly’s Dianne Buswell gives birth to baby boy with Joe Sugg as they pay tribute to her father with name

‘Never felt a love like it,’ the pair shared on Instagram

The Independent UK

Strictly star withdraws from 2026 tour following BBC show’s cast shake-up

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The Independent UK

Strictly professional quits 2026 tour after being ‘axed’ from series

Tour organisers said they were ‘naturally disappointed’ by the dancer’s decision

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes five pro dancers’ including longest-standing favourite in new series shake-up

The reported changes follow a period of transition for the BBC ballroom show after hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down at the end of the previous season

Evening Standard

Strictly star Katya Jones ‘saved’ from cast cull after BBC ‘axes five professionals’

‘The bosses think she’s a legend,’ source said amid reported string of departures

The Independent UK

Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova ‘distraught' over axe as three other dancers culled: 'It smacks of ageism'

The show has faced a slew of scandals in recent years, including reports of harassment, drug-taking and backstage affairs

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes fourth professional’ from 2026 series amid major overhaul

Four pro dancers will reportedly not be returning for 2026 series

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes three professional dancers’ from 2026 series

Reported shakeup comes as the broadcaster continues its hunt for a new host

The Independent UK

EastEnders star confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

‘I’m really excited to be doing this, almost as excited as my wife and daughters are,’ joked the actor

Evening Standard

EastEnders’ Nicholas Bailey among stars announced for Christmas TV staple

The 54-year-old says he hopes to do Albert Square proud.

The Independent UK

Fourth celebrity announced for Strictly Christmas special

Actor Nicholas Bailey, best known for his role as Dr Anthony Trueman in EastEnders, has been confirmed as the fourth celebrity contestant for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. Bailey will partner with professional dancer Luba Mushtuk, as he trades Albert Square for the festive ballroom. He expressed his excitement…

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The Independent UK

Strictly fans bemoan ‘unfair’ changes as pro dancers miss out on competition

‘They’re benched again,’ one viewer complained

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing week four elimination sparks sympathy and ‘relief’ among viewers

Many people saw it coming...

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing eliminates third contestant of 2024 series

A dozen contestants now remain...

The Independent UK

Strictly 2024 leaderboard: The scores from week four of the BBC dance competition

Recapping how the judges marked the ‘Strictly’ couple in week four

Evening Standard

Nick Knowles shares update on Strictly Come Dancing future after 'devastating' injury

The star was forced to sit out last week’s live show

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing LIVE: Movie week sees Craig Revel-Horwood booed and big first after a week of scandal

The BBC show’s annual Movie Week delivered tears, boos and a Strictly first

The Independent UK

Nick Knowles forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing after suffering second injury

The DIY SOS star will be absent from Movie Week due to a shock fall

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