Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has spoken about facing her fears on the dance floor in honour of her late husband Mel Coleman, who died from cancer earlier this year.

The Strictly Come Dancing star has reportedly banned a relative from visiting the BBC studios as he prepares to perform in the semi-finals of the show.

Last weekend, it was musicals week and Vito and Ellie performed a song from Beauty and the Beast

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman has revealed she wasn't happy with one of the judge's scores following Layton Williams' performance.

Famous Sheffield dance studios where Dan Walker practised for Strictly go up for sale - The Star

Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Dianne Buswell took to social media to share an emotional message from her father in Australia after admitting she has a 'lot going on in her personal life' as she prepares for the semi-final with Bobby Brazier

It's their toughest week yet

An expert has weighed in saying feelings 'run deeper than the dancefloor' for Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola

The EastEnders actor has had unwavering support from Jeff Brazier throughout his Strictly journey

Strictly Come Dancing returns tonight with show finalists Layton Williams, Ellie Leach, Annabel Croft and Bobby Brazier set to take the dancefloor in a bid to lift the Glitterball Trophy.

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has admitted it "wasn't" a tough decision to send Angela Rippon home during Blackpool week in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly is the face of the BBC show, but she also stripped down and starred in two music videos

There has reportedly been bad blood between the pair for several years.

Jade Goody - who died in 2009 after battling cancer - had two children with her ex-partner Jeff Brazier. She also left behind her husband Jack Tweed and mother Jackiey

Strictly Come Dancing is heading into the semi-finals and the remaining celebrities are pushing themselves to the limits with two dances to be performed for coveted place in the 2023 final

The EastEnders actor, 20, who is in the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final on Saturday with partner Dianne Buswell, is supported by his brother Freddie, dad Jeff and step-mum Kate

Tennis veteran Annabel Croft has so far dazzled the judges on Strictly Come Dancing, but the tennis star suffered heartbreak just before the show.

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas urged BBC viewers to get behind contestant Bobby Brazier