Amid claims Shirley Ballas has undermarked the pro dancer, Karen broke her silence over the Strictly Come Dancing furore during an ITV Good Morning Britain interview alongside celeb partner Eddie Kadi.

The Countryfile star and her rugby player announced in April last year that they were 'no longer a couple'

Anton is a show judge on the BBC programme, having graduated from pro dancer on Strictly Come Dancing when Bruno Tonioli left and needed replacing.

Neil has announced his brand-new role away from the show - after being benched AGAIN this year.

Jody is favourite for the next Strictly Come Dancing exit on the BBC after he was rushed to hospital last week.

Bobby is having lunches made by dad Jeff, who is also making up meals for his pro partner Dianne Buswell too.

Zara, the Love Island star, is paired up with Graziano for the 2023 series - and have been busy rehearsing once again ahead of this weekend's live shows.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant was left mortified when her gag on the companion show, which aired from 6.30pm on Thursday, landed flat during a joint-interview with pro partner Carlos Gu.

Ellie Leach has taken on a new Strictly Come Dancing adventure on the BBC, where she is partnered up with pro Vito Coppola, but is known for playing Faye on Coronation Street on ITV.

Angela Rippon's Strictly diary: 'I feel like I'm impersonating a chicken' - The Telegraph

Sheffield's John Burkhill was given the ITV Fundraiser of the Year award

Pride of Britain winner John Burkill was treated to a sweet surprise when accepting his award when he and Angela Rippon shared a waltz on the stage before he read out a heartfelt poem about his love for hometown of Sheffield

Amy Dowden was moved to tears as a young girl was handed a prize at the Pride of Britain Awards after she was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer in 2021.

Jody Cundy is 5/6 to go this week with the bookies

Strictly's Annabel Croft joined the BBC show following the death of her husband

Betway reckons BBC Countryfile and former Strictly Come Dancing star Helen is a 8/1 shot to take over from Holly, 42, on the show.

Bobby, who plays Freddie Slater in EastEnders, is among the bookies' favourites for Strictly Come Dancing 2023 alongside pro partner Dianne Buswell.

Gorka was voted off BBC Strictly Come Dancing in Movie Week last weekend - and could never appear again, if bookies' odds are to be believed.