The BBC pro confirmed his return for another series via Instagram this week - after weeks of speculation he could call it a day and quit, having taken over as a judge on the Spanish version of the show.

The pro dancer confirmed his return to the airwaves with the show later this year in a post on his social media accounts this week.

The BBC pro dancer has confirmed his return to Strictly Come Dancing for his seventh season this week.

EX rugby star Ugo Monye left Strictly viewers in tears when he revealed he attended his dad’s funeral just hours before his first dance in the show. He dedicated his first whirl with pro-dancer Oti…

The actress found a legion of fans with her turn on the dance show.

The fact Pernice has been shoved out of the Strictly ballroom is a huge double standard for a show marred with a chequered history, says GB News' Digital Entertainment Editor

Anton Du Beke had a tough start to life, with an abusive and alcoholic father who once stabbed him, but the Strictly judge has found happiness later in life with his beloved wife and their two children.

It came as the dancer was seen breaking down in tears over a 'hard' family decision

Giovanni Pernice was recently axed from the Strictly Come Dancing line-up but he's not prepared to hang up his dancing shoes any time soon

The Rev Richard Coles swapped his clerical clothing for sequins in 2017 when he signed up to Strictly Come Dancing and was partnered with Dianne Buswell.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka Marquez was seen sobbing as he spoke about being away from his fiancee Gemma Atkinson and their two young children

The head judge issued a statement confirming her return via Instagram.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka Marquez was seen sobbing as he spoke about being away from his fiancee Gemma Atkinson and their two young children

Gorka Marquez was left in tears as he opened up on his busy work schedule and how he 'hates' being away from his family

Gorka and Gemma met on Strictly in 2017, got engaged in 2021 and have two children together, Mia and Thiago

The professional dancer gave his London flat an upgrade

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice insists he hasn't given up on dancing following his axe from the BBC series after allegations of 'abuse' and 'bullying'

Amanda Abbington has returned to the BBC after quitting Strictly Come Dancing last year, with the actress appearing in the final episode of a beloved BBC Two dark comedy