STRICTLY Come Dancing star Ellie Taylor has given birth to a baby boy. The comedian went into early labour – forcing her to pull out of her scheduled Royal Variety Performance gig. Ellie, 40,…

The comedian, 40, announced the joyful news on Instagram on Thursday, confirming that her baby had been a 'surprise early arrival'.

Kai has shared a snap of himself on Instagram, with Nadiya, who has been benched for the ongoing series, as they danced at a recent event.

Ellie, who is paired up with Vito Coppola for the ongoing series, spoke out via her Instagram Story.

It comes as the former Coronation Street actress is currently working hard for another week in the BBC dance contest

"You don't use words and yet you can still give the message."

Head judge Shirley Ballas has rocked the boat, claiming one of the celebrity stars ‘broke rules’ during the show’s dance-off

The actor impressed judges with his couple’s choice dance over the weekend

Shirley Ballas has explained why she didn't save Layton Williams and Angela Scanlon during the latest Strictly Come Dancing results show after receiving backlash for the apparent snub

EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier is currently taking part in the latest series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing alongside professional partner Dianne Buswell

The BBC Strictly Come Dancing judge and former pro has a "very hard" new career role trying out M&S Christmas food, he announced in an Instagram video on social media this week.

The BBC head judge has defended the Strictly Come Dancing quarter-finalist ahead of Musicals Week this weekend, where he partners with Nikita Kuzmin.

The Strictly Come Dancing champion is expecting her first child with her dancer husband Marius Iepure

Shirley Ballas has addressed why she didn't save Layton Williams during the latest Strictly Come Dancing results show as she claimed he 'didn't follow the rules'

Bobby Brazier has opened up about his younger brother Freddie's 'sweet' reaction to his BBC Strictly Come Dancing tribute to their late mother, Jade Goody, on Saturday night's show

Speaking on Good Morning Britain Shirley also revealed how cruel teachers accused her of being 'too fat' and spoke of widespread bullying

Some fans have said they were very 'disappointed' with last week's scoring

Not everyone was happy to hear the Head Judge would have sent Layton Williams home last week.