Shirley Ballas is "fan girling" over the new contestants on 'Strictly Come Dancing' as she tells viewers why they must tune in to see the "surprises" on the upcoming series.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers spoke out as Shirley shared a throwback video to her Skyathlon.

The pro dancer has been supported by fans after sharing a sleepy selfie on Instagram on Thursday August 24.

The BBC Strictly Come Dancing star has shared a snap of Aljaz Skorjanec's family with baby Lyra before they left to return home.

The head judge has defended the cast - and admitted she is "fangirling".

The buzz for the 2023 series is already underway with the BBC confirming a full list of new Strictly stars.

The Welsh dancer has suffered complications but said she is ‘feeling good’

Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite revealed who he'd like to see raise the Glitterball Trophy this year as the upcoming series looms.

John Whaite appeared on ITV Lorraine to promote his new book

Amy Dowden said she has been suffering from blood clots in an update on her breast cancer diagnosis.

The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional revealed earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer

The former Bake Off winner recently admitted to falling "in love" with his Strictly Come Dancing partner during their time on the show.

The professional dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year

The professional dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year

The 33-year-old has often kept fans updated throughout her battle with breast cancer and recently revealed another blow, although she remains positive and 'grateful to the NHS'

'I felt a sense of loss.'

Here are the stars from the classical world who have graced the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing - as performers and, in one case, a much-loved judge

The star said she was struggling to cope with hair loss but had been allowed home to her own bed