Strictly Come Dancing hopeful Annabel Croft is looking forward to competing this year despite the tragic death of late husband Mel Coleman back in May - but the tennis ace has admitted she has one key regret ahead of her debut.

The Devon-born broadcaster will turn 79 in October when the programme is filmed, making her the show's oldest contestant

The former soap star also shared her previous dance experiences ahead of her debut in the BBC One dance contest

The Bury-born actor says he is looking for inspiration for his upcoming dances and has addressed his chances of winning the glitterball

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Strictly Come Dancing will return to screens on Saturday, September 16, bringing glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation.

The pairings have reportedly caused upset this year among the cast

Nigel Harman, Angela Scanlon and more are joining the lineup this year

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EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier is the clear early favourite to win the new series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing

Gorka Marquez has been a Strictly Come Dancing favourite since he joined the 2016 series of the popular BBC competition.

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The TV presenter, 39, slipped into a khaki swimming costume on Wednesday and gave fans a sneak peek of her dance moves ahead of Strictly Come Dancing.

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The journalist is taking to the dance floor

Gorka Marquez has admitted he considered quitting Strictly Come Dancing to stay at home with his newborn son. The professional dancer and Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson welcomed their second child, a son named Thiago, in July, and he had to leave the family home in Manchester days later to go to London to rehearse for this year's Strictly. On Wednesday's episode of their reality show, Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens, Gorka admitted he thought about quitting so he could stay with his family.

Adam Thomas, who is taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing, has admitted that the show has already caused an argument with his wife

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