ROSE AYLING-ELLIS is the bookies' favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing but it looks like she and Giovanni Pernice may miss out on the Glitterball Trophy.

STRICTLY’s AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington have hit back at claims they cheated in last weekend’s dance off – and sent Dan Walker dancing home. Viewers have questioned if AJ and Kai …

Dan explained how he would be spending his first Saturday off in three months

The dancing pair also made their American TV debut

Strictly Come Dancing staff are reportedly dreading the return of a former contestant, who previously hit out at the show.

BBC reveals Strictly Come Dancing songs and dances ahead of the Christmas Special - see what festive routines will be performed on Christmas day.

AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington complete the cast line up, but in the final next weekend, all the other contestants from this year will return.

Last Saturday, the remaining five couples were tasked with dancing just once - so the episode, which started at 6.40pm, lasted barely an hour.

Strictly bosses and staff are said to be dreading her return after being unimpressed by her comments

They shared a training pic ahead of tonight's semi-final

The BBC news presenter has been forced to address Strictly Curse rumours

Strictly Come Dancing staff are reportedly dreading the return of Nina Wadia, 52, for the show final after she slammed the series.

There are just four couples left battling to make it into the final

'The rumours about us were... disappointing.'

Including a tribute to Only Fools and Horses.

Having already hit the dance-off three times, Rob Furber is predicting Rhys to bow out at this evening's semi-final stage of Strictly...

Glitz, glamour and more than a little tinsel.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional AJ Pritchard has downplayed the possibility of a romance between Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, calling them more like 'siblings' than lovers