The infamous Strictly Come Dancing curse has been around for as long as the BBC dancing series itself - and a former star of the show has now insisted it is actually real

Former politician and 2010 Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ann Widdecombe has come to the defence of the new batch of celebrities competing for the Glitterball trophy this year.

"Don't be fooled into thinking the dance industry is all baubles, bangles and beads!"

Strictly Come Dancing's Jody Cundy is hoping to make his wife-to-be and stepchildren proud on the show as he admitted to usually skipping dancing with them at home due to feeling "self-conscious".

The BBC has confirmed that Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas are all returning from last year as the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 judges

The mum-of-three is a presenter on prime shows, The Traitor and Strictly Come Dancing

Fair play.

The former Walford heartthrob has officially started the Strictly Come Dancing countdown

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 hits our screens in just a few weeks – here is the full celebrity lineup.

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The launch date for the 2023 Strictly Come Dancing series has been revealed

Ann Widdecombe has hit back at disapproval from the public over this year's batch of contestants on Strictly Come Dancing, after the BBC were scrutinised for signing up celebrities with previous dance experience.Speaking on Dan Wootton Tonight, Widdecombe fumed at the backlash from fans over the sel...

"All I can say is that you guys are in for a treat".

This year's contestants show off their signature moves as the launch of Strictly 2023 draws closer

The Russian dancer, 34, oozed sex appeal in her edgy ensemble as she arrived at Chiltern Firehouse with a friend, on Thursday night

The TV host recounted how her eldest son begged her to stop fronting the BBC ballroom show

Strictly season is well and truly approaching!

Bobby is already a favourite.