The story behind the dog that stole hearts on Strictly Come Dancing

Mr Darcy's owner, Suzy Cole, says looking after dogs has changed her life.
Mr Darcy's owner, Suzy Cole, says looking after dogs has changed her life.
Leach beat out EastEnders' Bobby Brazier and Bad Education star Layton Williams to lift the glitterball trophy at the end of Saturday's live final.
Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams and Ellie Leach all fought to land the glitterball trophy.
Ellie Leach won the series, lifting the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball Trophy with BBC pro dancer partner Vito Coppola.
A former BBC Strictly winner has spoken out after Ellie Leach, 22, became the youngest contestant in Strictly Come Dancing history to win the programme.
There was more than just the winner of this year's series being announced during the final of Strictly
They were spotted back in the ballroom on Saturday night as this year's BBC One dance contest came to an end
Ellie Leach has made Strictly history after her win last night
Cher performed during the live BBC Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday night - and was flooded with praise by viewers.
BBC fans have called on Giovanni Pernice to be given "somebody nice" as a partner in 2024 - after he had to dance solo in the group dance on Saturday night.
The judge, 58, who has appeared on the show since it's premiere in 2004, choked back tears as he compliment eventual winner Ellie Leach .
Strictly Come Dancing fans have claimed that Layton Williams is actually the 'real' winner this year despite his loss in the final
STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have claimed Layton Williams should have won the 2023 series after he topped the final leaderboard. Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach, 22, lifted the glitterball trop…
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left concerned after winner Ellie Leach's mum appeared to collapse in the audience
Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier is being tipped to make the switch to Hollywood after his success on the BBC show
Strictly Come Dancing fans have savaged Cher's singing ability and vocals after her appearance on the live final from Elstree Studios on Saturday night, with Ellie Leach winning the show.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers have shared their concerns about Anton Du Beke after the TV judge broke down in tears following Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell's emotional routine during the final this evening.
Jay became a recurring meme during the 2023 BBC series, due to his mortified reactions when his dad was dancing.