Former Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent gave her cousin the ultimate send-off as Ellie Leach was surrounded by her friends and family for a surprise bash to wish her luck on Strictly Come Dancing next month.

The dancer says a meeting with the Strictly team put a smile on her face ahead of further treatment.

Gorka, who will star in Strictly Come Dancing next month, spoke out on his and Gemma Atkinson's new W docuseries Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens.

Debbie McGee revealed the terrifying ordeal.

Amy was joined by her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars on Wednesday - as she enjoyed a makeover before a fresh round of chemo on Thursday August 31.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Angela Scanlon will be taking to the dancefloor in a matter of weeks and is currently the bookies' favourite to win the Glitterball Trophy.

Presenter Nick Knowles said that the Wallsend theatre was one of the team's toughest builds

DIY SOS aired a Strictly Come Dancing special on Wednesday evening and saw the team transform a building used by charity True Colours, which supports children and young adults of all abilities who have a passion for dance.

Strictly Come Dancing legend is at Soho House this week doing dance lessons, just a month on from welcoming his first baby girl, Lyra, with It Takes Two host Janette.

Katya Jone and some of her Strictly co-stars appeared on BBC DIY SOS

Amy spoke out on Instagram as she visited the BBC Strictly Come Dancing set on Wednesday

Gemma Atkinson nearly died and Gorka had to get help for her

Hundreds of tradespeople volunteered their time for the project, which has created an accessible space for True Colours' members

Cathy Newman shared the news on her social media account, while her co-presenter remained inside Channel 4 HQ.

The DIY SOS team transform and renovate a performing arts school in the Strictly special.

The series is a four-part constructed documentary series where they will be locked up as prisoners for eight days

Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind The Lens is now on channel W

Graziano has been on Strictly Come Dancing since 2018