Former champions Jowita Przystał and Vito Coppola are the protagonists in a fiery, dramatic and passionate group dance

Fifteen stars of stage, screen and sport have taken the first tentative steps on their Strictly journey as they were paired with their professional dance partners

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas surprised viewers when she kissed Motsi Mabuse on the first live show of the 2024 series. The dancer and TV judge, 63, was giving feedback to the Olympic swimmer Tom Dean and his professional partner Nadiya Bychkova on their tango when the unexpected moment occurred.

Tasha Ghouri has become the favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing which has caused a negative shift in the odds of her co-stars.

Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed that The Professionals tour will not be going ahead in 2025. The tour sees the professional dancers for the BBC series hit the road as they show off their fantastic routines for thousands of fans across the country, accompanying the main live tour that sees various celebrities take part.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left divided over Tasha Ghouri's place on the show, as they claimed that the star has an 'unfair advantage' due to her previous dance experience.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Motsi Mabuse opened up to the Loose Women panel about which professional dancer she misses as the BBC show kicks off this weekend.

COMMENT: The first live episode of the ‘Strictly’ season neatly side-stepped past scandals by leaning into the show’s surreal side, says

The Strictly Come Dancing pros are gearing up for another stint in the ballroom as the BBC show returns for 2024