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The Latest Breaking News from Michelle Tsiakkas

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

Eurovision Song Contest star ‘signs up for Strictly Come Dancing 2026’

Strictly’s first reported signing comes amid a huge shake-up behind-the-scenes

The Independent UK

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

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Strictly star shares disappointment at being latest dancer to be axed

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The Independent UK

Strictly officially bids farewell to another professional: ‘Thank you for everything’

‘This has been an emotional time for me,’ star said after being culled from cast

The Independent UK

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

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

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing star Michelle Tsiakkas says her ‘dream was shattered’ when she was axed from show

Pro dancer was left 'heartbroken' after she was dropped without being 'given a reason'

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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 Aljaž Škorjanec defends BBC’s decision to axe fellow professionals

‘It’s in the best interest of the show,’ dancer says while addressing alleged cast cull

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

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The Independent UK

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

Four pro dancers will reportedly not be returning for 2026 series

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

Evening Standard

Star of Strictly Christmas special teases Elf On The Shelf-inspired dance

Six celebrities will battle it out to be crowned Christmas champion.

Evening Standard

Former Westlife star Brian McFadden to take part in Strictly Christmas Special

The Irish singer will perform with professional dancer Michelle Tsiakkas.

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Evening Standard

Strictly stars say ‘it will not be the same’ after Daly and Winkleman leave show

Former professional dancer Ian Waite said it has been said for a few years that the format ‘needs shaking up’.

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

Jamie Borthwick axed from EastEnders after 19 years on the soap

Actor was suspended by the BBC earlier this year for using a slur on the set of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

Evening Standard

Kate Garraway reveals ‘shock’ after phone stolen in London

The Good Morning Britain presenter said she felt ‘traumatised’ after having her phone stolen, revealing police offered little help after the incident.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing star Michelle Tsiakkas left ‘traumatised’ after phone was snatched in broad daylight

Dancer was on her way to the dentist when professional thieves targeted her in the street

Evening Standard

Strictly star Michelle Tsiakkas left ‘traumatised’ after broad daylight robbery in London

The professional dancer was heading to the dentist when a man on an electric bike snatched her phone near Covent Garden

The Independent UK

Strictly dancer forced to pull out of upcoming show after suffering an injury

The dancer has already been replaced for the upcoming Christmas Special

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