Giovanni has sparked fears he could leave the show after he took to the floor without his celebrity partner following Amanda Abbington quitting the programme in October.

Strictly Come Dancing fans watched actress Ellie Leach become the youngest contestant to ever win the BBC show.

The 77-year-old Scottish actor said he is 'too old' to be a contestant on the hit BBC dancing show.

Nikita Kuzmin joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 and was in the final with Layton Williams

The professional dancer also commended winning couple Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola and fellow runners-up Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood had the perfect response for a rude social media troll - as fans fear he could be about quit the BBC show following a telling clue revealed during the final

Strictly Come Dancing could be set for a judging panel shake-up in 2024 - with rumours one of the original judges may be leaving and calls for another to get the boot.

Strictly Come Dancing has come to an end for another year as fans of the BBC show saw Ellie Leach lift the Glitterball.

Dianne and Bobby danced their hearts out in the Strictly 2023 final

Millions tuned in for Ellie's record-breaking win.

Leach, 22, became the youngest ever Strictly Come Dancing champion on Saturday night, winning the show alongside pro partner Vito Coppola.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have insisted that the 'real winner' of the show was 'robbed' after Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola were crowned the 2023 champions.

Here we took a look at the life of professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin life outside the ballroom after the star narrowly missed out on winning the 2023 series with partner Layton Williams

Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke were back on the judging panel for the last time this year

Dianne caused concern with her emotional behaviour on Saturday night during the live BBC final.

It is claimed that Anton Du Beke - despite being the most recent arrival on the Strictly judging panel - could be set for a shock exit from the BBC show in 2024.

The two actors and their dance partners both missed out on the 2023 title and Glitterball trophy to Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola

The former Coronation Street star and her Italian dance partner emereged victorious on Saturday night