1. Strictly's Amy Dowden sends message of support to co-stars

    Amy Dowden was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and is missing Strictly Come Dancing due to her treatment.

    Read more on Daily Record

  2. Strictly couple's chemistry sparks romance rumours

    Rumours are heating up after Ellie Leach and partner Vito Coppola's first dance

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  3. Strictly star sparks concern with 'bleeding neck' after performance

    Nancy appeared to have blood on her neck when she chatted with Tess Daly following her dance with Les.

    Read more on BirminghamLive

  4. Strictly fans amazed by 'iconic' Angela Rippon after high kick

    The episode was the first live show of the series with 15 new contestants taking to the floor

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  5. Strictly's Nancy sparks concern over injury as she cleans up 'blood' after dance

    Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left feeling concerned and confused during the first live show of 2023, after they appeared to notice that dancer Nancy Xu had blood on her neck

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  6. Strictly Come Dancing fans complain over 'appaling' judges' scores

    Strictly Come Dancing's Zara McDermott and Les Dennis got very similar scores

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  7. Strictly fans distracted by Tess Daly's outfit asking if she's 'going fishing'

    Strictly Come Dancing returned to screens on Saturday 23 September.

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  8. Strictly Come Dancing viewers hit out at audience and say 'get a grip'

    Viewers at home were distracted from the action of the first live show

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  9. Strictly Come Dancing fans think they've spotted a 'winner' in 'pure class' star

    Fans were blown away by Angela Rippon's 'bendy legs'

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  10. Strictly star sparks concern with 'bleeding neck' after dance with Les Dennis

    Strictly professional dancer Nancy Xu appeared to have blood on her neck when she chatted with Tess Daly following her dance with Les Dennis

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  11. Zara McDermott fights tears after Strictly Come Dancing debut sparks concern

    Zara McDermott almost ended up in tears following her Strictly Come Dancing debut on Saturday night with her partner Graziano Di Prima.

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  12. Angela Rippon, 78, stuns Strictly fans and judges with spectacular debut

    Angela Rippon blew everyone away with her first Strictly routine.

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  13. Strictly's Nancy left mopping up blood live on the show after injury mid-dance

    STRICTLY star Nancy Xu was left mopping up blood as she appeared to suffer a horror injury mid-dance. The star was partnered with Les Dennis and could be seen wiping away blood from her ear. It app…

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  14. 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.

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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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.