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'Nobody seemed to understand me' - Shirley Ballas reveals the 'dark place' menopause took her to

The Strictly judge shared a very candid account of her difficult menopause and the 'wake-up call' she needed to get help

Woman & Home

Strictly Come Dancing’s launch show sees ‘sensational’ footballer Karen Carney top leaderboard

Actor Lewis Cope and Dani Dyer’s replacement Amber Davies also stormed the rankings – while presenter Ross King came dead last

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing announces shocking vote twist that ‘will change everything’

Head judge Shirley Ballas has long criticised a particular element of the show’s voting system – and it will be axed this series

The Independent UK

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Harry Aikines-Aryeetey moved to tears during first Strictly live show of 2025

Aikines-Aryeetey said he had been dreaming of the dance having suffered an injury last year.

Evening Standard

Shirley Ballas makes honest admission about menopause leaving her in ‘dark place’

Shirley Ballas has opened up about how the effects of the menopause left her feeling she was "in a dark place" with "no one to talk about it with."

The Independent UK

Strictly judges get into costume and hit the dance floor

Images of the first live show see the judges – Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabus and Anton Du Beke – dancing through the decades.

Evening Standard

First look: Strictly judges to hit the dance floor on Saturday’s show

The images were released ahead of the first live show of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing

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Janette Manrara to return as host on Strictly Come Dancing live tour

Dates for the 2026 performances have been announced, with organisers promising a show ‘more dazzling than ever before’.

Evening Standard

Dates for Strictly Come Dancing live tour announced

The show will visit venues across the country in January and February next year.

Evening Standard

22% of workers ‘say money worries have harmed their performance at work’

Around a fifth of people surveyed said they needed to take time off work due to illness caused by financial concerns.

Evening Standard

How to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 online – free stream season 23 grand final

Three celebrities remain in the final of the ballroom competition. Here's how to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 online from anywhere.

TechRadar

How To Watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Online For Free From Anywhere

The battle for the Glitterball Trophy starts here! Our guide explains how to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 streams online and free from anywhere in the world.

Cinemablend

First photos from Strictly Come Dancing launch show revealed

The BBC One dance series will return to screens on Saturday for its 23rd series.

Evening Standard

How to watch 'Strictly Come Dancing' 2025 online and for *FREE* – stream the sequin-fest from anywhere

Fifteen new celebs get a chance to light up Saturday nights. Here's how to watch "Strictly Come Dancing" 2025 online and from anywhere in the world.

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Evening Standard

Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas teases ‘exciting changes’ for new series

The BBC One programme returns to screens on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Shirley Ballas: 'I'm looking 20 years younger but now everyone thinks I've had a face lift'

The Strictly Come Dancing head judge, 65, admitted fans think she’s had ‘so much work done’

The Independent UK

Shirley Ballas teases Strictly ‘changes’ after Thomas Skinner walks out of event

Shirley Ballas teased "minute changes" to come on Strictly Come Dancing after Thomas Skinner walked out of the BBC dance competition’s first press event ahead of the show’s launch.

Evening Standard

First trailer for new series of Strictly Come Dancing is revealed

The trailer shows the stars of the show enjoying a pool party.

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Stefan Dennis's shock Strictly winning odds revealed as early favorite emerges

This year's Strictly favourite has been revealed - but where does Neighbours legend Stefan fit in?

Evening Standard

Shirley Ballas says she ‘will never feel completely safe again’ after stalker

Kyle Shaw, 37, in February pleaded guilty to stalking the Strictly judge, causing serious harm or distress.

Evening Standard

Strictly's Shirley Ballas breaks her silence after ex-fiancé Danny Taylor 'vanished'

The Strictly head judge was with Danny Taylor for six years until they split last November

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas says ‘my toyboy days are behind me’

The judge on the hit TV show said she does not think she will ever have another relationship.

The Independent UK

Emmerdale star named as Kristian Nairn replacement on Strictly Come Dancing

Cope joins the cast after Nairn was forced to withdraw because of medical reasons

Evening Standard

Emmerdale’s Lewis Cope announced for Strictly after Kristian Nairn pulls out

The star’s announcement comes after Kristian Nairn said he was stepping away from the show with a ‘heavy heart’

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing confirms sixth celebrity for new series as YouTuber George Clarke

The 25-year-old has amassed millions of fans across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram

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