JAMES JORDAN, 43, the Strictly Come Dancing professional who also championed skating, winning ITVs Dancing On Ice when he took part in 2019 said he was in a "very dark place" after the death of his father.

The BBC Breakfast host confirmed the Strictly Come Dancing 2021 start date and revealed he'd be meeting his professional partner in just a few days.

Some Strictly Come Dancing fans have complained about the choice of contestants but the dancing show has the ability to turn people we don't recognise into our favourite celebrities

Noted.

JANETTE MANRARA has been left "so emotional" after seeing the Strictly Come Dancing 2021 professionals film their opening number, weeks after quitting her role as a pro.

The BBC Breakfast presenter seemingly confirmed when the new series of Strictly Come Dancing is starting…

He let the news slip.

DIANNE BUSWELL and her beau Joe Sugg were over the moon to welcome their niece Ottilie Rue Deyes to the family, after Zoe Sugg and her partner Alfie Deyes announced the arrival of their first born daughter.

Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg both took to their social media platforms to celebrate after Joe's sister, Zoe, gave birth to a baby girl

STRICTLY star Viscountess Weymouth has been stepping out with a hunky, young model. The 35-year-old, whose British husband owns Longleat safari park, was spotted at the Dolce & Gabbana fashion …

KAREN HAUER caused a stir on social media after the Strictly Come Dancing star left fans speechless in a dramatic transformation.

John, 33, won the third series of The Great British Bake Off when he was 23

TOM FLETCHER's dancing background was questioned by a former Strictly professional in a recent podcast.

Olympic champion and soon-to-be Strictly star Adam Peaty met with aspiring young swimmers at a pool in Kent to give his top tips on how to win.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer causes a stir with temporary hair transformation. Take a look here...

'I don't take my value from what people think about me.'

Former GBBO winner John Whaite has shown off his hot new physique as he gets in shape ahead of his Strictly debut next month

Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn is set to swap nights out for the gym to focus on carrying on the soap-star success on Strictly Come Dancing, a friend has said