1. Strictly praised for subtle detail in opening credits and fans 'so glad'

    Amy Dowden was included in the opening credits for 2023 - as she battles cancer away from the BBC Strictly Come Dancing studio in Elstree in London.

    Read more on Birmingham Live

  2. Strictly fans fume at Shirley Ballas for ‘underscoring' in favouritism row

    Strictly Come Dancing was back on Saturday and saw the 15 celebrities taking to the ballroom floor for the first time.

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  3. Strictly hit with 'dance experience' row as Anton addresses Layton Williams

    Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams has previous dance experience

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  4. Angela Rippon shows off famous flexibility in Strictly Come Dancing debut

    During the first live show of the 21st series, the veteran broadcaster ended her routine with an impressive high kick.

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  5. Tess Daly cuts an edgy figure in black PVC trousers

    The 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing has finally begun as the stars take to the dancefloor for the first time live on Saturday. 

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  6. Strictly Come Dancing fans divided over Tess Daly’s outfit

    Tess Daly returned to present the first live show of the series with Claudia Winkleman.

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  7. Strictly slammed over week one trend and fans say 'show needs to learn'

    Craig was slammed after he opted to give Nikita Kanda just three during the BBC live episode on Saturday.

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  8. ‘Jaw-dropping’ Angela Rippon wows Strictly with high kick as judges moved to tears

    Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon wowed the audience and judges with her first live dance, which included a ‘jaw-dropping’ high kick. Rippon, 78, and the show’s eldest ever contestant took to the stage to perform a Cha Cha with professional partner Kai Widdrington. Dancing to ‘Get the Party Started’ by Shirley Bassey, Rippon wowed the judges and the audience when she finished the performance with a stunning high-kick. She had a standing ovation from the judges. Craig Revel Horwood was moved to ears and said: “That was jaw-dropping darling.” She scored 28 points out of 40.

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  9. Strictly Come Dancing brand show 'unfair' over West End star Layton Williams

    Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams and his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin performed their first routine on the BBC show tonight

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  10. Strictly's Angela Rippon, 78, shows incredible flexibility i

    The broadcaster, 78, took to the floor with pro partner Kai Widdrington, 28, for a very engertic Cha Cha.

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  11. Strictly dark horse 'could win it' and viewers say 'that's more like it'

    Angela Scanlon and her partner Carlos Gu danced a dramatic tango to Prisoner by Miley Cyrus featuring Dua Lipa for their first performance.

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  12. Strictly Come Dancing - live: Week one kicks off as stars take to the stage for opening dances

    The Glitterball is up for grabs once again...

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  13. Strictly host Tess Daly faces backlash over outfit

    The John Lewis outfit has not pleased viewers

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  14. Strictly viewers work out winner in week one and say 'country's ruined'

    Strictly viewers work out winner in week one and say 'country's ruined'

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  15. Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon floors judges

    Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington's score has put the couple top of the leaderboard

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  16. Fans say Strictly week one 'rule' means show is 'meaningless'

    The movie-length show saw nobody sent home as pro dancers and their celeb partners strutted their stuff for the first time

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  17. Angela Rippon's 'fabulous legs' leave Strictly Come Dancing fans distracted

    Angela Rippon strutted onto the ballroom dance floor with confidence on Saturday night to show Strictly Come Dancing viewers just how flexible she could be.

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  18. Fans say Strictly week one 'rule' means show is 'meaningless'

    The movie length show saw nobody sent home as pro dancers and their celeb partners strutted their stuff for the first time