The Sherlock star has been announced as one of the contestants on Strictly Come Dancing but some fans are threatening to boycott the show over Amanda's views on drag shows for children

It comes after actress Amanda Abbington, Bad Education star Layton Williams, broadcaster Angela Rippon, journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy and comedian Eddie Kadi were the first contestants announced

She joins Amanda Abbington, Bad Education star Layton Williams, broadcaster Angela Rippon, journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy and comedian Eddie Kadi in the line up

The Irish TV presenter, 39, was announced as the latest name for the series on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on Monday morning.

"Now I’m panicking a bit… but also secretly thrilled about the prospect of all that glitter. Let’s go!"

"It turns out I'm not good at keeping a secret."

Your Home Made Perfect's Angela Scanlon has been announced as the sixth contestant for this year's Strictly Come Dancing, joining the already star-studded lineup

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington has deleted her Twitter account amid a backlash over her being cast in the latest season of BBC entertainment show Strictly Come Dancing. Abbington was among the firs…

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 kicks off this September with the line-up so far including a journalist, TV presenters and a West End star. The 21st series of Strictly Come Dancing will be judged by Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse

After months of rumours, bosses are now starting to unveil which famous faces...

The news was announced on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show

Strictly Come Dancing stars announced the arrival of baby Lyra last week.

Gorka Marquez and Helen Skelton wowed Strictly Come Dancing fans last year and managed to make it all the way to the final. Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przysta were eventually crowned winners, but Gorka will soon be stepping back onto the dancefloor for the new series.

Strictly’s Amanda Abbington takes drastic action after calls to boycott series

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington has insisted she's not transphobic after voluntarily deleting her Twitter account when show fans threatened to boycott the series.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington has issued a long and frank apology

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington has been forced to shut down her Twitter profile over fears of a backlash from trans activists. Insiders said the Sherlock actress — who has voiced conce…

The comedian says he is proud to join the 2023 team of the show, adding, This is going to be a VIBE