Strictly Come Dancing has had its fair share of controversial exits over the years, with stars being axed over backstage feuds, ageism rows and some leaving in a fiery manner

Giovanni is soaking up the sun in the Caribbean - amid rumours he’s feuding with a co-star.

As Strictly Come Dancing gears up for a new series, we take a look back at some of the exits in the competition's history, from the judges to the professional dancers being dropped

The BBC pro dancer is in the US with wife Janette Manrara, a fellow former Strictly Come Dancing star.

Strictly Come Dancing star addressed the honour on Instagram in a statement.

Fellow dancers praise Welsh star on social media

Fellow dancers praise Welsh star on social media.

The BBC newsreader previously impressed viewers with his dance moves on his BBC show Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure.

'Maybe people felt sorry for me, because they were nice to me afterwards.'

Richard Coles says being on Strictly Come Dancing was ‘brutal’ - Broadcaster and former priest was an early eliminee on the 2017 series

The Strictly champ will receive a special honour from King Charles

Dancing Queens Amy Dowden and Rose Ayling-Ellis join post office vigilante Alan Bates, alongside talkSPORTS own Ally McCoist on this year's honours list.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Luba Mushtuk revealed she was having the "best time" as she bared skin on holiday.

Dowden said she was ‘still in shock’ at being named in the King’s Birthday Honours.

'It's a witch hunt': Giovanni Pernice's fans stand by embattled Strictly star - The Telegraph

The Strictly Come Dancing professional wiped away tears as he reflected on spending weeks away from his fiancée, Gemma Atkinson, and their two young children

Rose Ayling-Ellis has risen to fame through her acting roles such as EastEnders and going on to life the Strictly glitterball trophy