Strictly Come Dancing, latest news and photos

• 41 Sequins and sparkles as nervous 'Strictly' stars prepare to do battle
  Strictly Come Dancing hopefuls tried to control their nerves as they prepared to take their first steps on the dance floor. Donning satin, sequins and spray-on tan, the contestants - including McFly's...

• 42 Evergreen beauties Nancy and Lulu waltz onto 'Strictly' as full lineup is revealed
  Ann Widdecombe's surprise success in Strictly Come Dancing last year has inspired a whole wave of veteran glamourpusses to try and take the crown this year. The new crop of hopefuls includes singing...

• 43 'Strictly' lovebirds Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev dancing on air as they move in together
  Stunning actress Kara Tointon slips into a wedding dress almost every day. The Strictly Come Dancing champion is starring in her first lead West End role, playing Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion, and in the...

• 44 'Strictly' star Katya Virshilas announces engagement to fellow dancer Klaus Kongsdal
  While there was an undeniable chemistry between rugby player Gavin Henson and his Strictly Come Dancing partner, HELLO! magazine can reveal that Katya has her heart firmly set on another man. In this...

• 45 Kara Tointon and her Russian hunk begin passionate Christmas romance
  Russian dancer Artem Chigvintsev made his feelings for Kara Tointon abundantly clear during the Strictly Come Dancing finale. Planting a passionate kiss on the soap actress' lips, before an audience...

• 46 Ann Widdecombe slips her dancing shoes back on for 'Strictly Come Dancing' final
  She had vowed never to dance again. But luckily for the viewers of Strictly Come Dancing, Ann Widdecombe has had a change of heart. The 63-year-old fans' favourite was back in the dance studio this week...

• 47 The fabulous Baker boy: Could Matt take the Strictly crown?
  He's the thoroughly likable TV presenter who's proved his Strictly staying power week after week. But after managing to tango, waltz and cha cha cha his way to the final, will the Durham-born star manage...

• 48 Why Pamela could be crowned queen of the dance
  Paso doble, salsa, waltz: whatever dance she turns her twinkle toes is met with standing ovations and praise from the judges. Yet, if a year ago, anyone had told Pamela Stephenson – Strictly...

• 49 Tointon to triumph: Could Kara claim the 'Strictly' crown?
  She won the nation's heart as popular character Dawn Swan on Eastenders. And Kara Tointon's talents certainly don’t stop at acting.  On Strictly Come Dancing, her loveable personality and smooth...

• 50 Fern Britton sparkles in 'Strictly' Christmas special
  For those who simply can’t get enough Strictly there will be an extra present under the tree this year in the form of a Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special set to air on the big day itself. With...

• 51 Fern Britton sparkles in 'Strictly' Christmas special
  For those who simply can’t get enough Strictly there will be an extra present under the tree this year in the form of a Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special set to air on the big day itself. With...

• 52 The making of a dancing queen: Ann's amazing 'Strictly' career
  As a self-confessed "dancing elephant", Ann Widdecombe never expected to last so long on on Strictly Come Dancing. She didn't reckon that her hilarious partnership with suave Anton du Beke would...

• 53 Movie magic: 'Strictly' stars get into character for next week's film-themed show
  It seems this Dorothy has no intention of returning home. Strictly Come Dancing fans were given an altogether different perspective of the show's stars as they geared up for next week's edition which...

• 54 Ann Widdecombe brings the Roaring 20s back to life on 'Strictly'
  In an outfit that would have made iconic flapper girl Betty Boop proud, Ann Widdecombe got to grips with a 1920's inspired Charleston on Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing. With her hip shaking and...

• 55 Tina O'Brien voted out of 'Strictly Come Dancing' as Ann's partner says she won't quit
  Former Coronation Street actress Tina O'Brien has become the latest celebrity to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing. The 27-year-old and her partner Jared Murillo failed to impress with their Argentine...

• 56 Anne Widdecombe makes a grand entrance on 'Strictly'
  

• 57 Pensioner power as Flexible Felicity and Ann delight 'Strictly' viewers
  Unfortunately, there wasn't any trick in the book that could have saved Paul Daniels from getting the chop on Strictly Come Dancing. The magician exited the show after his rumba failed to impress the...

• 58 HELLO! Exclusive: Gavin Henson on playing dad and dirty dancing
  Gavin Henson and his partner Katya Virshilas have been getting close on and off the dance floor. Posing together in an exclusive HELLO! photoshoot, the Welsh rugby ace spoke glowingly of his professional...

• 59 Ann Widdecombe salsas on in 'Strictly Come Dancing' as Goldie becomes first star to exit
  It was a decidedly unsexy salsa. But Ann Widdecombe's unique interpretation of the Latin dance, stripped of its racier aspects, earned her enough public votes to keep her in for another week of Strictly...

• 60 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge Len Goodman on going up against Simon Cowell
  'Strictly Come Dancing' judge Len Goodman on going up against Simon Cowell