Strictly Come Dancing star posed up with her citizenship on Tuesday, as fans rushed to support her and flood her with well wishes over the poignant milestone and touching achievement.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said she feels as though she's 'living in limbo' amid her cancer diagnosis after she was forced to pull out of the Blackpool show

Nigel spoke out on Wednesday's It Takes Two, where he appeared on the sofa opposite host Fleur East for a chat about their Blackpool routine.

Strictly’s Christmas special will air on 25 December 2023 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer

"I’m hoping the judges will be kind – and filled with Christmas spirit."

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is more than half way through its series, with multiple contestants showing their talent that they could go the whole way

The Strictly head judge, 63, pulled a cheeky trick on Anton Du Beke

They join Dan Snow, Sally Nugent and Jamie Borthwick in the line up for the all-star Christmas special, which promises to dazzle audiences with a magical blend of dance, glitter, and festive cheer

Dan Snow, BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent, and EastEnders' Jamie Borthwick, who plays Jay in the soap, will all be taking to the dancefloor.

Dan Snow, Sally Nugent and Jamie Borthwick will be taking to the ballroom this Christmas - and fans are delighted

The pair will officially reunite away from the BBC One dance contest

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 star Nigel Harman opened up on the 'disappointment' he felt over his latest performance, after fans had worried about his reaction to the judges' scores

The festive episode of the BBC dancing show will air on Christmas day itself and is a beloved tradition for many.

Keeeeep (festively) dancing!

A major soap star from Albert Square will be switching Walford for the dancefloor next month as he confirms he is set to appear on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

The trio will be among six famous faces who will battle it out on the dance floor in a bid to be crowned the Christmas champion.

Strictly Come Dancing will return to the ballroom on Christmas Day for a dazzling festive special.

Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas will be getting festive in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special once again. (BBC)BBC/Guy Levy The BBC has announced the first three celebrity names for its upcoming Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special. Confirmed to be competing for the Christmas Champion crown on 25 December are: broadcaster and historian Dan Snow, BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent, and EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick. The first three competitors were revealed on BBC Two’s It Takes Two, with