Former BBC exec says Strictly needs a 'fallow year' in 2026
A former BBC communications chief suggests Strictly Come Dancing should pause in 2026 to recover its reputation after controversies and host departures. Could a break save the show?
A former BBC communications chief suggests Strictly Come Dancing should pause in 2026 to recover its reputation after controversies and host departures. Could a break save the show?
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Former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner says he wishes he 'never' signed up for Strictly Come Dancing after his controversial exit and claims of vote manipulation. He vows to focus on his family.
The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner was absent from the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final. His professional partner Amy Dowden made no mention of him in her celebratory post, as he plans legal action against the BBC.
Football legend Karen Carney and pro Carlos Gu lift the Glitter Ball trophy in a tear-jerking Strictly final, marking a historic first for the show. Get the full story and reactions.
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner claims he received an anonymous email suggesting the BBC rigged the vote to eliminate him. The BBC strongly denies all allegations.
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Apprentice star Thomas Skinner, dubbed Strictly's 'worst contestant', will miss the 2025 final. Get the latest on the finalists and the show's controversies.
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The BBC has firmly denied rumours of relocating Strictly Come Dancing to Salford. This comes as the show prepares for its Grand Finale and a new era without hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.