BBC pro dancer alum Brendan Cole, who also starred on ITV Dancing On Ice previously, was among the millions watching on on Saturday night as the BBC show aired from the Tower Ballroom.

Brendan Cole has led the criticism of the BBC EastEnders star, who closed the night at the Tower Ballroom on Saturday night alongside pro partner Katya Jones.

Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell has admitted she couldn't look Bobby in the eye

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole has given his brutal opinion on the contestants of the BBC show as it nears the final next month

"I’ll start getting ready now."

Kai and Angela's journey came to an end on Sunday night

The ballroom dancer, 47, who left is role as a professional on the BBC competition in 2017, said that while he understood the actor's frustration he should have shown more 'humility.'

"If I can get that message across, just by having done what I have done, that will be my Glitterball. I will see that as an achievement."

The Strictly Come Dancing pairs dazzled audiences over the Blackpool weekend but what did one former star make of it?

Strictly Come Dancing pro James landed himself in hot water with his take on the feud, which erupted during Monday night's episode of the ITV show.

The 40-year-old BBC Strictly Come Dancing It Takes Two host celebrated her milestone birthday with baby Lyra Rose, who she welcomed in the summer, and husband Aljaz Skorjanec too.

The Strictly partners appeared on ITV's Lorraine on Tuesday morning to discuss last weekend's Charleston, but Lorraine Kelly soon started questioning them about their relationship

It came as she faced the dreaded dance-off with her celebrity dance partner, EastEnders star Bobby Brazier

Fans shared their concern for the pair following the recent Blackpool spectacular

Annabel Croft said Strictly Come Dancing gave her a sense of purpose after she lost her husband Mel Coleman earlier this year

Week 10!

Björk! Destiny's Child! Gloria Gaynor! Celine!

Strictly fans will be able to see - and hear - a lot more from judge Anton du Beke next year as he has teased plans to release his second and third albums in 2024 as well as a dance show