Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has thanked his fans for their support as he heads back to work for first time since Strictly Come Dancing act with judge Anton Du Beke

The former England rugby player, 41, who appeared on the hit BBC show in 2021, has opened up about his father's death from prostate cancer

The rugby star, 41, who appeared on the show in 2021 , dedicated his first dance to his father, Theophilus, who died of prostate cancer three weeks before the dancing competition began.

Amy Dowden's sunny personality, lilting Welsh accent and sparkling dance moves won her legions of fans as a professional on Strictly Come Dancing, but it has been her health struggles that have endeared her even further to the general public.

Giovanni Pernice will not be returning to the Strictly Ballroom after eight years on the show

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Ugo Monye has opened up about the death of his father Theophilus, who died aged 81 three weeks before the 2021 series of the show started

Giovanni Pernice has officially quit Strictly Come Dancing - and fans think they've spotted a clue that things could now become very different on the BBC show.

Strictly Come Dancing and former rugby star Ugo Monye is backing a campaign to raise awareness of prostate cancer after discovering his father died from the disease

ENGULFED in Strictly biggest scandal yet, Giovanni Pernice finally bowed out of the ballroom this week, as the BBC investigate bullying claims made by three of his previous partners. Starring on th…

Strictly Come Dancing pro Amy Dowden has celebrated a huge achievement on social media.

"So proud of everyone!"

Strictly Come Dancing fans were thrilled after Anton du Beke made the decision to continue touring with Giovanni Pernice, after the Italian dancer was axed from the BBC show.

Ugo Monye, a regular rugby union podcast on the BBC Sport team, says his dad's cancer was hidden and he didn't find out until after his death.

Katya, a BBC pro dancer, confirmed her return to the programme for another series with an announcement on social media this week.

Nadiya was snubbed last year and went without a pro partner, with many fans left gutted by her omission from the line-up.

The BBC pro confirmed his return for another series via Instagram this week - after weeks of speculation he could call it a day and quit, having taken over as a judge on the Spanish version of the show.

The pro dancer confirmed his return to the airwaves with the show later this year in a post on his social media accounts this week.

The BBC pro dancer has confirmed his return to Strictly Come Dancing for his seventh season this week.