Krishnan Guru-Murthy, who is the lead presenter of Channel 4 News, will be one of several stars to take to the dance floor to take part in BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing this year.

Emmerdale and BBC Waterloo Road star spoke out over the weekend ahead of the new series of the show - as he continues his battle with arthritis following a recent diagnosis.

The Strictly Come Dancing 2023 launch trailer has been released by the BBC.

"I joked to him, 'How about we practise together.'"

Angela shared a cheeky clip to Instagram ahead of the new BBC Strictly series later this month.

It was confirmed back in April that the Italian dancer would be once again taking to the ballroom floor but he faced a setback

The Strictly judge - who will be back on the panel with Anton du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and head judge Shirley Ballas this month - spoke out as Oti continues her career away from the dancefloor.

'I even asked my cardiologist if I might drop dead live on BBC One,' the newsreader shared.

The Italian pro dancer won Strictly Come Dancing with contestant Rose Ayling-Ellis in 2021 as the pair swept the judges off their feet and won the hearts of the nation

The Italian professional dancer reassured fans his ankle is better as he teased he may already know his celebrity partner.

Strictly Come Dancing is set to make a return in the coming weeks and will see the star-studded line-up taking to the ballroom floor for the first time.

Strictly Come Dancing star has been conducting a Q&A with fans on his Instagram Story.

BBC EastEnders star Bobby Brazier has been getting some tips from former finalist Molly Rainford ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing debut

BBC EastEnders star Bobby Brazier has been getting some tips from former finalist Molly Rainford ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing debut

Strictly professional Neil has reportedly missed out on getting a celebrity partner AGAIN in a crushing blow.

Zara McDermott will receive the big question from Sam Thompson if she doesn't fall victim to the so-called curse, he has said.

Gorka Marquez rose to fame as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing. His stint on the BBC series also led the 32-year-old to meet his partner Gemma Atkinson. The couple have since gone on to have two children together.

Nikita Kanda, from the West Midlands, will be among the 15 celebrities competing on the BBC show in 2023.