Amanda Abbington gave her Strictly co-star 'no notice' that she was planning to quit the show, with Giovanni Pernice 'finding out through the show's producers'.

Every celebrity starring in BBC Strictly Come Dancing is thought to be paid a large five-figure sum, which will increase as the competition continues

The presenter will switch on the lights during an upcoming Hay Festival Winter Weekend appearance.

Sherlock star, Amanda Abbington, made no reference to her dance partner Giovanni Pernice when she broke her silence after quitting Strictly Come Dancing on Monday

A Strictly Come Dancing legend is making an epic 'return' to the show four years after quitting. 

The Strictly star left fans gutted after quitting the hit BBC dance contest

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Kevin Clifton is to return to BBC show Strictly It Takes Two four years after exiting the programme.

Amanda Abbington sensationally quit Strictly Come Dancing and now her professional dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, is said to be fuming after being left in the dark about her exit from the show

For one night only, former Strictly Come Dancing fan-favourite Kevin Clifton will make a surprise return to show off his impressive dancing techniques

Strictly fans spark new show fix row as Zara is landed with the "hardest dance" saying "she’s going home" this weekend on the show during Halloween week.

Angela appeared on It Takes Two with pro dancer Kai Widdrington on Tuesday night, opposite host Fleur East.

The professional dancer sent a cheery message to her fans as she arrived at hospital for a check up

Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton is set to make a big return to the BBC show by appearing on its spin off programme next week and on an ongoing basis for its Choreography Corner segment

Kevin, a former Strictly pro who won the programme with now-girlfriend Stacey Dooley, with whom he shares a daughter Minnie, has confirmed he's coming back to the BBC programme after quitting.

Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott was told by her pro partner Graziano Di Prima

Giovanni and Amanda, who has quit the BBC show, have faced speculation they have been clashing behind-the-scenes since last month.

The head judge on the BBC show took time out from Strictly Come Dancing to issue an update over her boyfriend Danny, who she was engaged to.

BBC Breakfast star Carol discussed her stint in the Strictly Come Dancing studio during a chat with her co-stars at Media City in Salford today.