Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said the medication she takes for Crohn's disease has led to body shaming and abuse.

Singer Louise Redknapp has become the second celebrity to have their identity revealed on The Masked Dancer.

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez met on the set of Strictly Come Dancing in 2017

EXCLUSIVE: The head judge Shirley says the next cast list of twinkle-toed celebrities is “off the charts” and the show is aiming for a 13 week series

In an exclusive interview and photoshoot with HELLO! magazine, Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has told how the medication she takes to control a debilitating medical condition has led to her becoming a victim of body shaming

STRICTLY COME DANCING bosses are reportedly "in talks" with former Liverpool star Michael Owen as they are keen to get him on the show.

STRICTLY Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas would love to persuade Sophie Wessex to compete on this year's series. She says she has even lined up the perfect partner for her.

Strictly Come Dancing’s head judge Shirley Ballas is offering people and projects from Isle of Wight the chance to waltz off with a National Lottery Award by getting their nominations in before the 7th June deadline. The National Lottery Awards are the annual search for the UK’s favourite National Lottery funded people and organisations and they celebrate the inspirational individuals and groups who do extraordinary things in their community, especially during these challenging times. Last year there were almost 5000 nominations made and once again, the National Lottery is looking to hear about those who are going the extra mile, doing amazing things, and inspiring others. Anyone who has received National Lottery funding is eligible for nomination. Winners in each category will receive a £3,000 cash prize for their organisation and a coveted National Lottery Awards trophy. In 2018, Shirley surprised the winners of the Health Project category with their National Lottery Award. Breast Cancer Care’s support app, BECCA, helps people move forward after breast cancer, and Shirley presented the trophy to a group of women in Glasgow, who use the app. The project was close to Shirley’s heart as she had gone through a cancer scare herself around the same time. Shirley said: “In 2018 I was fortunate enough to visit a National Lottery funded project and see first-hand where funding goes and how valuable it is to those in the community. Its thanks to National Lottery players that £30 million is raised for good causes every week. “The last 14 months have been extremely tough on us all. But as we hope for better days ahead, we are constantly astounded by the way people and projects responded to adversity with heroic yet simple acts of love, kindness and selflessness that will be long remembered. “I have been fortunate to witness how hard these local heroes work and how deserving they are of these awards and accolades. They should be celebrated and will only be celebrated if you put them forward- so please get nominating!” Encompassing all aspects of National Lottery good causes funding, the 2021 National Lottery Awards are seeking to recognise outstanding individuals in the following sectors: Culture, Arts & Film Heritage Sport Community/Charity There will be a special Young Hero Award for someone under the age of 18 who has gone that extra mile in their organisation. All nominees must work or act for a National Lottery funded organisation or have received National Lottery funding. Winners of these categories will be chosen by a judging panel made up of members of the National Lottery family and partners. In addition, projects from any sector that have received National Lottery funding are eligible to enter The National Lottery Project of the Year category. Sixteen shortlisted finalists will compete in a UK-wide public vote in September to claim this title. To make your nomination for this year’s National Lottery Awards, tweet @LottoGoodCauses with your suggestions or complete an entry form through the website www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. Entries must be received by midnight on 7th June 2021.

THE MASKED DANCER made its debut on Saturday night and saw the unveiling of the first mystery celebrity. Another set of celebs will take to the stage on Sunday night to show off their dance moves, but who is Beagle?

Former England star Michael Owen could be about to join 'Strictly Come Dancing'

THE MASKED DANCER star Beetroot will perform in Saturday evening's first episode of the ITV competition show but it seems their identity could be linked to a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing.

Although Jonathan Ross knew them for something more obscure.

Could be in the ballroom this year

BBC bosses are said to be keen to sign the 41-year-old former Liverpool star and has been on the 'wish list' for a while

FORMER England striker Michael Owen is in talks to waltz on to this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. BBC bosses are desperate to land a high-profile former footballer for this year’s cast. And S…

Llama quickly had Masked Dancer fans guessing as they strolled onto the stage in a purple dinner jacket and a monocle hooked over one eye

TIPPING POINT fans witnessed former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman get increasingly frustrated as his tense final, which was rerun in the special episode Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals, failed to go his way. ITV host Ben Shephard did his best to calm the dance legend as he continued.

EXCLUSIVE: The Strictly Come Dancing pair are among millions of Brits hooked on Married At First Sight Australia – about strangers meeting at the altar. They have been binge-watching it until 3am