Strictly’s Maisie Smith wears a crop top and jeans ahead of It Takes Two filming

Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie Smith was pictured arriving at the It Takes Two studios for an appearance with pro partner Gorka Marquez on Wednesday evening.  The EastEnders star, 19, looked confident wearing a white crop top and form-fitting cropped jeans with a sporty yellow jacket worn over the top.   Maisie had a full face … Read more

Catherine Tyldesley says Strictly drag complaints from ‘homophobes’

Former Strictly star Catherine Tyldesley has defended the dance competition’s first ever drag dance after more than 100 viewers complained on Saturday night.  The Coronation Street actress, 37, slammed those who complained about the routine as ‘homophobic’ on her Instagram on Wednesday after the groundbreaking dance. Male professional dancers Johannes Radebe, Gorka Marquez and Giovanni … Read more

‘Strictly is an inclusive show’: BBC defends show’s first drag performance after complaints

Strictly Come Dancing received over 100 complaints after viewers criticised the show’s first ever drag performance.  On Saturday night, male professional dancers Johannes Radebe, Gorka Marquez and Giovanni Pernice wore headdresses, tasselled dresses and high heels for a medley of hits from the musical Priscilla: Queen of the Desert.  And the BBC defended the dance on … Read more

Strictly’s Johannes Radebe gets into drag again after show’s Priscilla dance received 100 complaints

Johannes Radebe got into drag again for Strictly’s TikTok channel on Tuesday, after the show received over 100 complaints for its Priscilla-themed dance number. On Saturday the South African dancer, 33, took centre stage alongside fellow pros Gorka Marquez and Giovanni Pernice for the drag performance, which saw them wear headdresses, tasselled tearaway dresses and heels. … Read more

Strictly’s Bill Bailey reveals he’s lost so much weight on the show he needs new clothes

‘I’m going to have to get some new clothes!’ Strictly’s Bill Bailey reveals he’s lost so much weight on the show he has had to ask for slimmer clothing for Christmas By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 10:19 GMT, 9 December 2020 | Updated: 10:19 GMT, 9 December 2020 He recently revealed he’s lost a … Read more

Strictly’s Amy Dowden discusses her Crohn’s disease battle

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden spoke candidly about her Crohn’s disease, and how it has impacted her career in the past. The Welsh dancer, 30, reflected on her health battle and how it has had an effect on her profession during an appearance on Tuesday’s BBC Morning Live. When asked by co-hosts Kym Marsh and … Read more

Strictly’s Nicola Adams heads to rehearsals with a scooter ahead of final show dance

Strictly’s Nicola Adams wraps up warm in a khaki green jacket as she heads to rehearsals with a scooter ahead of her final show dance with Katya Jones By Olivia Wheeler For Mailonline Published: 12:34 GMT, 8 December 2020 | Updated: 14:13 GMT, 8 December 2020 They were forced to withdraw from the BBC One … Read more

Strictly Come Dancing receives over 100 complaints for drag performance

Strictly Come Dancing has received over 100 complaints after viewers criticised the show’s first ever drag performance.  On Saturday night, male professional dancers Johannes Radebe, Gorka Marquez and Giovanni Pernice wore wigs and high heels for a medley of hits from the musical Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. Some outraged viewers  questioned why such a dance should … Read more

Strictly Come Dancing ‘receives over 100 complaints for drag performance’

Strictly Come Dancing has received over 100 complaints after viewers criticised the show’s first ever drag performance. On Saturday, professional dancers Johannes Radebe, Gorka Marquez and Giovanni Pernice were praised by a majority of viewers for donning wigs and high heels for a medley of hits from the musical Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. However a small … Read more

Strictly’s Anton Du Beke slams response to Priscilla drag performance

Anton Du Beke has addressed the mixed response to the Priscilla Queen Of The Desert drag act which was performed on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night. The ballroom professional, 54, branded the negative comments a ‘shame’, after  Johannes Radebe, Gorka Marquez and Giovanni Pernice donned sparkling fringe dresses for the cult hit musical tribute. … Read more