Appearing on BBC's Women's Hour podcast on Monday, the TV presenter, 49, revealed she threatened to leave Strictly so that she could be with her son Jake Thykier on his first day of university.

LOUISE MINCHIN has joked that her husband David has lifted her "lifetime ban" to compete on Strictly Come Dancing after she was quizzed by her co-stars this week.

Could this year be the year we see the former Big Brother host on the dancefloor?

Shirley Ballas hails role of trade during Celebrity Silhouette cruise

The Strictly Come Dancing judges teamed up for ITV's Great British Road Trip, and it sounds like hilarity ensued.

MARK LABBETT has revealed it is unlikely he will be making his Strictly Come Dancing debut, as the professional quizzer was told he has "no chance" in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.

Line of Duty star Vicky McClure is tipped to be joining the BBC ballroom competition according to bookies...

A whole host of celebs have now been linked to the new series of Strictly Come Dancing with bookies revealing their line-up odds

The BBC has published a list of its highest-earning TV and radio stars, revealing that sports presenter Gary Lineker remains the UK broadcaster’s most valuable piece of talent. Match Of The D…

Gary Lineker is still the BBC’s highest-paid star despite taking a pay cut last year as the corporation looks to slim down its hefty wage bill.

The top 10 earners include four women, but no one from a BAME background.

STRICTLY judge Craig Revel Horwood has spoken out on the celebrities he felt "should never have signed up" to the BBC competition.

Strictly Come Dancing star Stacey Dooley shares intimate glimpse into romantic night with boyfriend Kevin Clifton. Take a look here...

BRUNO Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood put their 20-year friendship to the test on a road trip - with one declaring he wanted to murder his sidekick.

Radio 2 breakfast show presenter felt it was inappropriate to earn £1.36m during pandemic, says corporation

The biggest loser in the pay list is Graham Norton due to Eurovision's 2020 cancellation - and his departure from Radio 2

The presenter's other work commitments have kept her away from the dance show.

The Thornton-based charity has revealed the six participants in its upcoming Strictly St Joseph's fundraiser.