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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 should be 'rested' after dancer 'bloodbath', says former pro Kristina Rihanoff

The ballroom competition is said to be undergoing a major shake-up after the departure of long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Evening Standard

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

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BBC bosses 'save Katya Jones following axing of top Strictly talent'

It would make Jones’ 10th year on the series - as other professional dancers have reportedly been cut

Evening Standard

Could TV’s ‘Gold Dust’ couple Tess Daly and Vernon Kay be the answer to a major This Morning shake-up?

Sources report ITV believe Tess and Vernon are what the show has been 'missing' as they show 'serious interest'

Woman & Home

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

ITV fire back at claims Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are being lined up to host This Morning

The TV ‘golden couple’ were said to be on the radar of executives if current presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard move on

Evening Standard

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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

Claudia Winkleman reveals first peek at new BBC chat show: ‘It might be excruciating’

TV presenter says the BBC made ‘an error’ by giving her a show

The Independent UK

Claudia Winkleman finally reveals the reason she left Strictly Come Dancing

It is not known yet who will replace Winkelman and co-presenter Tess Daly, who both left the show last year

Evening Standard

Claudia Winkleman addresses rumour about Strictly exit: ‘Absolutely not’

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The Independent UK

Claudia Winkleman explains why she decided to quit Strictly Come Dancing

’It occurred to both of us about a year before,’ she said of her and Tess Daly’s decision

The Independent UK

Tess Daly returns to TV for first time since Strictly exit for stint on The One Show

The presenter, 56, left ‘Strictly’ last year after 21 years

The Independent UK

BBC urged to ‘think outside the box’ for Strictly Come Dancing host

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The Independent UK

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Amanda Holden blasts ‘boring’ list of Strictly 2026 host contenders

‘They're all brilliant people, but come on, think outside the box,’ she said

Evening Standard

Mel Giedroyc 'tipped for Strictly hosting job' to replace Claudia Winkleman for heartwarming reason

The former Bake Off host, 57, is thought to be a favourite to replace Claudia Winkleman after she left Strictly in December

The Independent UK

Ex-Bake Off star ‘being eyed’ to replace Claudia Winkleman’s Strictly role

Former ‘Bake Off’ host is reportedly being considered as Claudia Winkleman’s replacement

Evening Standard

Holly Willoughby 'ruled out' of Strictly hosting job for 'fearful' reason as bosses eye up new contenders

The former This Morning host, 44, had been tipped as a frontunner after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced their departure

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Woman & Home

‘I’m seeing a lot of women my age thriving’ - Tess Daly on starting a new business in her 50s and having a ‘second act’

The presenter champions fellow midlife women who are 'flourishing' and achieving more than ever in their later years

The Independent UK

Richard Osman calls Alan Carr and Amanda Holden Strictly rumours ‘nonsense’

Speculation is rife over who will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the BBC hit’s presenters

The Independent UK

Alan Carr rules himself out of Strictly Come Dancing presenting job with hilarious explanation

The ‘Celebrity Traitors’ star has explained why fans won’t see him in the ballroom anytime soon

The Independent UK

Strictly needs Zoe Ball – but does she need Strictly?

IN FOCUS: The veteran broadcaster is a frontrunner to replace Tess and Claudia on the BBC juggernaut but, after a difficult few years, will she swap her hard-won work-life balance for one of the biggest roles in TV, asks Katie Rosseinsky

Evening Standard

Alan Carr and Amanda Holden offered Strictly hosting job

Carr also dished on whether his late-night chat show Alan Carr: Chatty Man is returning

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball says she’d ‘love’ to host Strictly Come Dancing after mounting speculation

Ex-Radio 2 star has broken silence on rumours she'll host BBC series

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball says she'd 'love' to host Strictly Come Dancing as speculation mounts

Longtime presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly left at the end of the last series

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