Wallasey-born Shirley Ballas is no stranger to mental health struggles, but she has coping mechanisms in place - including her mother, who she is glued at the hip to

'She is taking control of the situation.'

'The nation adores Brenda.'

Gemma Atkinson treated her Instagram followers to a sweet snap of her fiancé Gorka Marquez and their two children as he's back home with the family for 40 hours

The dancer shared the message as he recovers from an injury

Rumoured for this year's cast

Brenda Edwards has a huge fanbase from Loose Women and will be 'a dream signing' on Strictly Come Dancing, a source has said. The BBC contest usually kicks off in September

She's said to be in talks for a 'high-profile presenting gig'

The flagship BBC dancing show is set to kick off in September

'The viewers are going to love Les.'

FAMILY Fortunes star Les Dennis has reportedly signed up to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. The 69-year-old is set to be a fan favourite thanks to his illustrious TV career – and bosses are sai…

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly "thrilled" to have signed up telly favourite Les Dennis to appear on the show - alongside many other famous faces including Love Island's Zara McDermott

Former Coronation Street star, Les Dennis, is reportedly joining the 2023 Strictly Come Dancing line-up with bosses apparently "thrilled" over the signing

Strictly season is on the horizon

Strictly star Giovanni Pernice injured his ankle during his tour with Anton Du Beke

MAIL ON SUNDAY EXCLUSIVE: Dennis was first asked to take part in the BBC hit when he starred in Coronation Street between 2014 and 2016, but was forced to turn it down.

Karen recently returned to rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing

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