Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas is loved-up with younger boyfriend Danny Taylor, but she was previously married to Sammy Stopford at 18 and Corky Ballas for 22 years

As this year's competition begins to heat up, we take a look back at all those affected by the so-called "Strictly Curse" since the show first hit our screens in 2004

The head judge admitted that the decision between Sunday's bottom two dancers had been 'tough' as fans said they were 'gutted' by the result

The BBC dancing show was embroilled in a 'fix' row following Saturday night's performances as Angela Rippon was 'overmarked' yet again and viewers fumed over Layton not receiving a perfect score.

The pair are currently going from strength to strength in the BBC One dance contest and are favourites to lift the Glitterball trophy

Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington on Strictly Come Dancing in week 8

The actress starred in the advert before she landed her role in Coronation Street

The star admitted that he was left 'really overwhelmed' after his incredible Argentine Tango with Nikita Kuzmin scored 39 from the judges

Following news of her 'snubbing' the Strictly finale, here's our timeline of everything Amanda Abbington has said and done since her exit.

Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the pro clearly wasn't happy with some of the scores given to Nigel Harman and Katya Jones

Bobby's comment left his co-stars in stitches with Dianne Buswell doubled over in laughter as fans at home said the EastEnders star had 'no filter'

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach says the intense training regime of her BBC Strictly Come Dancing partner, Vito Coppola, has resulted in her shedding the pounds

He gave a standing ovation to Annabel Croft and dance partner Johannes Radebe

Amanda Abbington will not join in the Strictly Come Dancing celebrity final celebrations after she made the decision to leave the show last month, sources have said

Craig Revel Horwood refuses to give out a 10 before Blackpool week as celebrities battle it out for spot in the Tower Ballroom

Strictly Come Dancing viewers are furious after last night’s episode, accusing the BBC show of a ‘fix’

Craig Revel Horwood refuses to give out a 10 before Blackpool week as celebrities battle it out for spot in the Tower Ballroom

This week's Strictly Come Dancing spoiler has confirmed which of the remaining couples won't be going to Blackpool