A brand new gallery of pictures have revealed Strictly Come Dancing's epic opening routine for Saturday 27 September. The routine sees Strictly judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke dancing through the decades.

Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner has been struck with controversy since his name was announced as part of this year's line-up for the BBC dance series

Neil, 43, and his fiancée, Love Island ’s Chyna Mills, 26, had recently hit the headlines when they revealed they were in between permanent homes and living on a houseboat. Keen to show the realities of life on the water and support the Canal and River Trust, he invited me and a photographer on board and I spent several hours with him.

Blue Peter is giving fans the opportunity to head behind the scenes and discover the magic that happens on the Strictly ballroom - VIP style!

Supposedly the dancers are paid a flat rate of between £35,000 to £50,000 to appear on the show. However, they can top up their BBC fees by performing in the Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals tour and, of course, use the juggernaut series’ platform to hustle for other gigs.

STRICTLY’S Thomas Skinner has revealed how his wife reacted to his shock affair and admitted, “it was awful. I made a massive mistake”. Thomas, 34, who is partnered with

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is one of 14 celebrities hitting the Strictly dance floor when the competition kicks off on BBC One on Saturday. The former professional footballer is best known for his time at Chelsea and Leeds United, where he was a prolific goalscorer in the Premier League.

After more drama for the Strictly, insiders fear viewers will turn away from the BBC – but others dismiss ‘crisis’ talk and insist the show will go on

Janette has been a prominent figure in the world of Strictly for years, from being a professional dancer on the show to hosting Strictly: It Takes Two. Janette should be back following the launch of the live shows, with Janette back on screens on Monday.