The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Strictly’s Pasha Kovalev says stand up for your beliefs

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Strictly’s Pasha Kovalev says stand up for your beliefs Ballroom dancer, Pasha Kovalev, 41, spent eight years on Strictly Come Dancing  He won the BBC programme in 2014 with the late TV presenter Caroline Flack  He is married to Countdown star Rachel Riley, 35, whom he met on … Read more

Strictly pro Nadiya Bychkova insists the show’s curse helps put an end to bad relationships

‘Maybe it speeds up the result… which is not a bad thing’: Strictly Come Dancing pro Nadiya Bychkova insists the show’s notorious curse helps put an end to bad relationships By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 12:46 BST, 9 May 2021 | Updated: 12:52 BST, 9 May 2021 Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova has put … Read more

Former Strictly judge Darcey Bussell reveals she once locked lips with Harrison Ford during audition

She enjoyed a hugely successful dance career, rising to Principal of The Royal Ballet. And Dame Darcey Bussell has revealed that Hollywood once beckoned, as she auditioned to appear opposite Harrison Ford in the 1995 romantic comedy Sabrina. Making an appearance on Saturday’s upcoming instalment of The Jonathan Ross Show, the former Strictly Come Dancing … Read more

Strictly’s Claudia Winkleman shares photos of her young self from early modelling days

As one half of the hosting duo on Strictly Come Dancing, she’s become known for her penchant for applying lashings of eyeliner while also sporting a long fringe. But in newly unearthed snaps from her early modelling days, Claudia Winkleman is seen looking worlds away from her ballroom glam as she poses fresh-faced.  In the … Read more

Claudia Winkleman looks almost unrecognisable in unearthed BBC clip from 1996

Claudia Winkleman looks almost unrecognisable in an unearthed BBC clip from 1996 where she appears as a ‘chat up connoisseur’. The Strictly Come Dancing presenter, 49, who was just 24 at the time, joined relationship expert Ben Renshaw on Good Morning with Anne and Nick.  The throwback clip was shared by the BBC Archive’s Twitter account, they tweeted: ‘#OnThisDay 1996: … Read more

Strictly’s Claudia Winkleman declares she ‘can’t wait’ to turn 50

Claudia Winkleman has declared that she ‘can’t wait’ to turn 50 as she counts down the months until reaching the milestone birthday. The Strictly Come Dancing co-host, 49, plans to greet the big day with aplomb when it arrives in January, particularly as she’s certain she’ll look the same. Speaking during an appearance on Women’s Health … Read more

Stacey Dooley reveals she and her boyfriend Kevin Clifton ‘so dull’

Stacey Dooley has poked fun at the lack of interest in her romance with Strictly’s Kevin Clifton – insisting they are ‘so dull’ after being together for two years.  The television presenter, 34, spoke about her relationship and how she suffers with imposter syndrome in her career which chatting on Monday’s Loose Women.  The media … Read more

Strictly’s Katya Jones shares screengrab of flirty WhatsApp exchange with ex-husband Neil Jones

‘He tried!’ Strictly’s Katya Jones shares screengrab of flirty exchange with ex-husband Neil Jones By Aisha Nozari For Mailonline Published: 01:43 BST, 3 May 2021 | Updated: 01:43 BST, 3 May 2021 Katya Jones has shared a screengrab of a flirtatious WhatsApp exchange she had with her ex-husband Neil Jones on Saturday. Neil, 38, prompted … Read more

Strictly Come Dancing bosses ‘desperately trying to recruit Line Of Duty’s Vicky McClure’

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are ‘desperately’ trying to recruit Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure for the show’s nineteenth season. Wanting to piggyback off of the hit police series’ success, BBC producers are reportedly keen to secure 37-year-old Vicky – whose performance as Detective Constable Kate Fleming has been critically acclaimed – for the dancing … Read more