EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Heaur, who is a favourite on the hit BBC reality show, has opened up on the importance of being around her furry friends.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden has provided an update on her health - revealing she now has another type of cancer

Angela Rippon will be Strictly Come Dancing's oldest-ever contestant after signing up for the BBC show at the age of 78 years old.

The 2023 series of the BBC ballroom show is not far off launch – this is what you need to know.

The 2023 series of the BBC ballroom show is not far off launch – this is what you need to know.

'He arrived safe and sound and he’s utterly wonderful'

Angela Rippon insists her fellow contestants on the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing should underestimate her at their peril as she has regular ballet lessons.

The former BBC newsreader, who trained as a classical dancer as a ­teenager, has signed up for the 21st series of the hit dance show this year

The quizzer nicknamed 'The Beast' due to his size - and pre-diet bulk - has found love again with TV presenter Hayley Palmer who claims that her experience as a dancer could help him achieve his dream of competing for the Glitterball Trophy

Despite age being a obstacle for Strictly Come Dancing contestants because of physical pressure, former pro Brendan Cole thinks Angela Rippon although 78 can win - with the right attitude.

Gemma Atkinson has revealed the name and shared the first picture of her new baby son after giving birth last week.

The professional dancer from Caerphilly, Wales, found a lump in her breast in April and announced her diagnosis the following month.

Strictly pro dancer Amy Dowden revealed she will need chemotherapy to treat "more tumours"

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has taken to social media to reveal she's received a second cancer diagnosis.

Strictly star Amy Dowden won't be in this year's main Strictly Come Dancing line-up after she confirmed a further cancer diagnosis.

‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional has been documenting her cancer journey after announcing her diagnosis in May

The Welsh professional dancer revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year

While her return to the hit BBC show was in doubt, Amy told the Mirror last month she was determined to get herself back on the Strictly dancefloor.