The semi-finals of Strictly Come Dancing have kicked off and head judge Shirley Ballas may have just crowned her winner of the competition with a huge declaration

Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick to complain this evening as the semi-final kicked off - with just four celebrities in with the chance of making it to the final next week

Strictly Come Dancing's final four couples will compete in the semi finals tonight for that last chance to secure a spot in the final next weekend and lift the Glitterball Trophy.

As this year's Strictly Come Dancing gears up to end next weekend, judge Motsi Mabuse has taken to Instagram to share a sad update with her fans.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing returned for another night of glamour and sequins on the show's dancefloor but hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stole the show with their stunning outfits

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman made the announcement

Strictly Come Dancing are doing something a little different with their leaderboard this week amid a huge elimination twist last week when no one was sent home due to Nigel Harman's exit

Will Layton score another perfect score or might Ellie Leach unseat him at the top?

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"I had no expectations of where I was going to end up. I didn’t think about making it to this point or to get to the final."

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams has been wowing the judges - but it looks like his exit might have been ‘rumbled' by body language expert Darren Stanton

Strictly Come Dancing contestants will perform in the semi-finals tonight in a bid to make it to the final next week, but who will come out on top?

Strictly Come Dancing partnership Vito Coppola and Ellie Leach have made headlines over their strong connection on the dancefloor and are now competing in tonight's semi-final

The Italian hunk has been drawing plenty of attention with his close working relationship with Ellie Leach – but he has also been linked to a TV presenter and a music star in the past

Tess co-hosts BBC Strictly Come Dancing alongside Claudia Winkleman

Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist Layton Williams has wowed the judges and fans at home with his stunning routines week after week - and his 'supportive' boyfriend has allegedly been there for him every step of the way

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing has left some of its stars in tears and forced to withdraw from the competition early due to horrible injuries sustained during their stint

A former Strictly Come Daning professional has argued that contestant Annabel Croft, who is partnered with Johannes Radebe, will be at a 'disadvantage' for tonight's semi-final