Strictly's Dan Walker 'breaks down backstage over death of pal'

The BBC Breakfast presenter had to be consoled by dance partner Nadiya Bychkova after breaking down in tears backstage.
The BBC Breakfast presenter had to be consoled by dance partner Nadiya Bychkova after breaking down in tears backstage.
ULRIKA JONSSON has weighed in with her thoughts on Giovanni Pernice's dating life.
Judge Craig will be back on the programme tonight as the quarter final takes place.
The dance routines for the quarter-final have also been revealed
"You delivered the performance of a lifetime."
Rose Ayling-Ellis, Dan Walker, Rhys Stephenson, John Whaite and AJ Odudu set to take to the floor
STRICTLY COME DANCING professional Oti Mabuse could be set to hang up her dancing heels and step into presenting after her reigning champion co-star Bill Bailey hinted at the potential for new projects together.
Has the CBeebies presenter done enough to make it to the finale?
Gemma Collins, Anton Du Beke and Rev Kate Bottley will all be appearing in the Christmas special
STRICTLY COME DANCING has reached the quarter-finals but what time is it on BBC One tonight?
The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 56, is reportedly in a row with BBC bosses for breaching guidelines after using his 'fab-u-lous' catchphrase in a bed advert.
Vicky Gill (pictured) has headed up the Strictly Come Dancing costumes department since 2012, and has a fashion CV that includes designing for Kylie and Dancing On Ice.
The presenter appeared on Strictly: It Takes Two with dance partner Kai Widdrington
STRICTLY star Dan Walker was consoled in his dressing room by dance partner Nadiya Bychkova after breaking down on the tenth anniversary of the death of his pal Gary Speed. The pair were seen huggi…
RYLAN CLARK admitted he "lies every year" about who he thinks will win Strictly Come Dancing during Friday's instalment of It Takes Two.
With the help of the Mirror’s number-crunchers, Ian Hyland looks back on Strictly winners from the past and how their overall scores from the judges compared to rivals
The hit BBC programme's head judge was chatting to Rylan Clark on It Takes Two about all of the final five performers when she skipped over one contestant.
Shirley revealed that the quarter finals weekend will coincide with a tough family anniversary