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At the beginning of every British autumn we mark the turning season with three immutable certainties: bright chilly mornings, the start of a new academic year and the launch of Strictly Come Dancing. This year sees the 20th series, with a line-up that has sparked nationwide conversations about gender, sexuality…

The annual Attitude Awards, which celebrate the LGBTQ+ community were held in London on Wednesday with Mel C and Ellie Goulding among the big-name winners

Ellie Taylor has spoken about her intention to show on Strictly Come Dancing that women can be just as funny on screen as men, which is a lesson that she wants to teach her young daughter

He shared his anger on his social media pages

Last year's runner-up John Whaite also responded to the criticism and said that it given him a 'sleepless night'

Rose Ayling-Ellis won Strictly Come Dancing last year with professional dancer, Giovanni Pernice

The EastEnders actress, who last year became the first deaf contestant to win the show, also called out those who think TV is ‘too woke’

This year's Strictly Come Dancing sees two same sex couples take to the dancefloor for the first time ever - as Giovanni Pernice and Kauren Hauer partner up with Richie Anderson and Jayde Adams

This nutty, caramelised addition to sweet and savoury dishes is simple to make and versatile in uses

John won the popular baking show in 2012 when it was still on BBC

Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite claims his victory on the 2012 series of the show 'derailed' him from a 'steady life path'