Strictly Come Dancing has seen its fair share of celebs come and go over the years since the hit BBC dance series launched from Will Young's anxiety-induced exit to the tragic death that made Kelly Brook drop out

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The star has had quite the interesting life away from the Strictly ballroom

Is the Glitterball going to be Giovanni's this year?

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It's the highlight of the festive calendar!

Even super fans of the show might struggle to remember this

John's partner has been by his side since before Bake Off

The pro dancer has been ruled out after a nasty knee injury.

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