The professional dancer claims he was much less mild mannered during his pre-Strictly dance days – and he wishes to apologise to his professional dancing partner, Erin Boag, who he has competed with since 1997

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STRICTLY COME DANCING'S Dianne Buswell said she will "miss Bruno" [Tonioli] being on this year's judging panel. Speaking about the 2021 series shake-up, she admitted it was emotional.

DIANNE BUSWELL has admitted being given a celebrity dancer partner who isn't so good on Strictly Come Dancing is "annoying".

Former Atomic Kitten songstress Kerry Katona has claimed that Strictly Come Dancing bosses won't have her on the BBC show because she shares raunchy content on OnlyFans

Dianne Buswell's boyfriend Joe Sugg shared a worrying health update with fans as he detailed a gym injury

The former Love Island star will be joined by KSI at the gig while Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas will flick the switch

Kevin Clifton's dream finally comes true as he plays Cosmo Brown in Singin in the Rain and his Strictly co-stars showered him with support

KAREN HEAUR'S nervous habit before performing on Strictly Come Dancing has been unveiled by former contestant Charles Venn, who admitted it did nothing to calm his own fears.

STRICTLY COME DANCING 2021 is rapidly approaching and the rumour mill is in overdrive as to which famous faces will appear. Now, Gordon Ramsay's daughter Matilda has emerged as a frontrunner to star in the hit BBC dance contest.

The Hits Radio presenter shared how grateful she was for Strictly as it is where she met her fiance, and dance pro, Gorka Marquez

Stacey Dooley has told how proud she is of her former Strictly Come Dancing star partner Kevin Clifton as he prepares to take to the stage tonight in West End show Singin' in the Rain

Alex Jones has described her 'Strictly Come Dancing' stint as a "shambles" after she appeared on the BBC One latin and ballroom show in 2011

Dianne Buswell have revealed some very exciting news about the new series

Strictly Come Dancing icon Shirley Ballas has picked up many honours in Blackpool Tower Ballroom but is to lay claim to her biggest most prestigious title to date as Illuminations Switch On star 2021.

Debbie McGee has said she supports the method of daily testing to avoid isolation if individuals are double-vaccinated.

The Queen of the ballroom will switch on this year's lights at a special concert in the Tower Ballroom on September 3