EMMA THOMPSON has joked that she gave her husband Greg Wise condoms for his Strictly Come Dancing stint as she addressed the show's so-called curse this week.

The nights are drawing in, the leaves are changing colour and shops are stocking party costumes for Halloween.

Kai Widdrington, from the Irish version of Dancing With The Stars, is another one of the four new professionals

The BBC star went to hospital with a head injury yesterday

STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Greg Wise was paired with Karen Hauer as the new celebrity contestants and their professional partners were revealed during a glittering launch show last night. The 15…

Strictly Come Dancing star at Budleigh Literary Festival

Take to the ballroom for the first time

Sheffield presenter Dan Walker was hospitalised after sustaining a head injury while preparing for his Strictly Come Dancing debut.

The pairings were unveiled on Saturday (September 18) evening

As the feelgood dancing competition returns, Michael Hogan runs through the biggest moments from the launch episode

STRICTLY COME DANCING star Jamie Laing fumed over former dance partner Karen Hauer's lack of contact since being partnered with Greg Wise.

Strictly Come Dancing's first all-male pairing has been officially announced – and John Whaite is ready to "inspire young people". 

Strictly Come Dancing‘s first all-male pairing has been officially announced – and John Whaite is ready to “inspire young people”.

The professional dancer, 31, and the comedian, 56, took home the glitterball trophy during last year's series and recreated one of their final performances for the debut show.

The actor, and husband of Hollywood A lister Emma Thompson sparked a strong reaction from BBC viewers last night after showing off his signature dance move to Tess Daly during the launch show on Saturday.

Strictly is back!

The star found love with Gorka on the show in 2017

"Representation matters so much," one viewer wrote on Twitter.