Strictly Come Dancing stars Maisie Smith and Max George were branded "unbelievably insensitive" on Tuesday after pretending they were expecting a baby as a prank - and the pair have now addressed the backlash.

The former newspaper editor was seen in LA with BBC Strictly Come Dancing legend Bruno, ITV Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda, The X Factor star James and also Match of the Day icon Gary.

It comes after the pair teased a "big" announcement with Maisie grasping her stomach and Max gasping

Jay was quizzed by Jermaine Jenas over restoring a ceramic footprint of a much loved baby boy in an upcoming episode of the BBC show

Helen has returned to social media to promote a new interview.

The former Coronation Street star was flooded with compliments after some big work changes

Hunted and Taskmaster are moving to fresh timeslots.

Anton wasn't a fan of Gio's barely-there boxers.

Television celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood stunned Birmingham theatre goers as Miss Hannigan in a riveting new version of Ann

Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton has taken to social media after her ex-husband, Richie Myler welcomed a baby with his new girlfriend, Stephanie Thirkill

Strictly Come Dancing fans Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice recently teamed up for a BBC travel show

The soap beauty had sweet words to say about her man

Strictly presenter Tess Daly is a doting mum to teen daughters, and one other family member

Anton Du Beke joined Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer before landing a spot on the judging panel but away from the TV lives in Buckinghamshire with his twin children and wife

The burlesque dancer, 50, flaunted her svelte figure in a form-fitting black gown with gold beaded detailing as she arrived for the launch of the event in London.

Three months on since welcoming her first child into the world, documentary filmmaker Stacey Dooley has revealed her daughter Minnie's stunning new powder pink nursery

Bruno Tonioli got the shock of his life when filming for the Britain's Got Talent auditions after Simon Cowell pulled a prank on him.

EXCLUSIVE: Anton du Beke and Giovanni Pernice have embarked on a new journey together away from Strictly Come Dancing.