Strictly Come Dancing LIVE: Chris McCausland shares cheeky message to incoming celebs

As the class of 2025 prepares to begin the spine-tingling theme song, Strictly Come Dancing fans are only a few hours away from hearing the first of the year’s opener.

Dani Dyer, Vicky Pattison, Ellie Goldstein, Stefan Dennis, Jimmy Hasselbaink, and Balvinder Sopal are just a few of the stars on the star-studded cast. As per Strictly custom, they have already pre-recorded their first set of glittering outfits and shimmed onto the dancefloor for the launch show.

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What time does the series begin?

The series, which premieres at 6:40 pm this evening, will feature the actors making their Strictly Dancfloor debuts in just a few hours. Fans will enjoy the show because it doesn’t end until 8:30 p.m. Keep dancing with your sparkles at hand!

The panel (PA) will again feature Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, and Anton Du Beke.
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Strictly judges’ funny skit with Jessie J.

Singer Jessie J has been spotted performing in an amusing online skit with Strictly Come Dancing judges, including Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Mosti Mabuse, and Shirley Ballas ahead of her appearance in tonight’s launch show airing.

Jessie was spotted in the hilarious online clip miming along to her song Price Tag while Strictly stars are set to perform. She begins, “Just take a moment and… “. Before the camera turns to Motsi, who is smiling while Jessie sings “grin.”

As Jessie continues to mime, “Why is everyone so…?” she pans the camera back to herself. The camera then turns to Craig as Jessie sings the word “serious.”

Jessie continues, “Assembling so damned.” before shifting the focus to head judge Shirley’s sung word “mysterious” Jessica turns the camera back on herself and says, “Your heels are so high, and you have shades on your eyes.” as Anton’s head is moved to the camera while he is wearing sunglasses. And Jessie continues to sing, “That you can’t even have a good time. Everyone looks to their left, and everyone looks to their right. Do you sense that? Yes . As the judges perform various poses, “We’re paying with love tonight.”

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Gruesome Strictly injuries

Without a single injury or two, Strictly wouldn’t exist. Famous athletes and athletes regularly push their bodies to the limit to impress viewers and judges with their moves, but it occasionally comes at a price.

Three stars have already been injured prior to the start of the series. Nadiya Bychkova, a proffessional dancer, was taken to the hospital shortly before rehearsals because she had fallen infected and was concerned that she was paralyzed.

Nadiya revealed to the Mirror that it was “a really frightening moment.” I was sitting up on a chair and a table in heels while preparing for a group dance, and soon after that, I was in pain on my back and unsure of what was happening. Your thoughts can be so many different things. I was incredibly concerned because I couldn’t move and couldn’t feel my left leg.

Docotors luckily informed her that there had never been any permanent damage, and she has since returned to work.

Balvinder Sopal, the soap star, earlier this week, reported that something “popped” and that she was taken to the hospital. She stated in a video that was posted to Instagram that she was at physio on her second day of training. I’m here to find out what exactly happened because something happened.

“I’m fine, everything’s fine,” the statement read. I’m going to ask someone to look at my left hip because it feels a little tight and uneasy and makes it difficult for me to walk and still move.

She continued, “I can’t tell you, I believe this was the hardest I’ve ever worked.” The pros are truly incredible, superhuman, and literal gods. I’m loving every second of it because of how they move and how they teach you.

“But the physio will just check me out. I’m hoping they treat me fairly. Second day training, yes. Balvinder has since confirmed that she is feeling “all right” and is back to training.

Nadiya pictured moments after falling into rehaals with her horror.
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Chris McCausland’s cheeky letter to incoming stars is hilarious.

The Strictly class of 2025 are going to have a difficult job on their hands if they want to take the Glitterball from him, in a video message sent hours before the launch show.

Comedian Chris, 48, looked dapper in a red shirt and a black suit as he declared, “Your reigning Strictly champ, here. I’m just waiting for the new series to premiere at Elstree Studios. One of our dances is supposed to be between Di and I. But, in other news..”.

Then, he grabs the GliterBall trophy and says, “I’ve decided I’m not giving this back,” before returning. No, I put in extra effort into getting this, but I did it fairly and just!

Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg’s epic mansion and life off camera as they prepare for baby

After announcing the news last week, Dianne Buswell and her partner Joe Sugg are expecting their first child. Here we take a look at their peaceful life from their privates.

Dianne and Joe’s life off camera as they expect their first baby together(Image: Instagram/ @diannebuswell)

As the 22nd season of Strictly Come Dancing begins, Dianne Buswell will become the first actress to ever perform while she is pregnant.

Soon after sharing the news that they are to become parents for the first time, Dianne and her partner, YouTube star Joe Sugg, were inundated with congratulatory messages from stars of the BBC dance show.

And while the 36 year old professional dancer will still compete in this year’s series of the BBC dancing show, her life off camera appears to offer her some much needed rest and relaxation.

Dianne can rest easy in her £3.5 million West Sussex mansion, which she and Joe purchased just over two years ago, when she isn’t training for the show or traveling.

Their home is where the couple chose to share their baby reveal video on Instagram on Sunday. Accompanying the video was the Elton John song Tiny Dancer as the pair pretended to paint a picture together.

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Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg often enjoy cosy nights in, in their living area
Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg often enjoy cosy nights in, in their living area(Image: Instagram/ @diannebuswell)

The couple then took their picture, which showed two stick men, one identifying as Dianne, holding hands with a baby and wearing her signature red hair.

The expecting parents are welcoming a boy because their baby is due next year. Our little boy, we can’t wait to meet you, Joe captioned the video.

The couple entertain guests in their open plan dining and kitchen area
The couple entertain guests in their open plan dining and kitchen area(Image: Instagram/ @diannebuswell)

Joe and Dianne first met when they were paired together on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2018 and five years later, they made the bold decision to buy a property together.

Not just any real estate, as Lewis Dunk, a former Premier League player, owned it. The detached house has five bedrooms, six reception areas, and is thought to be seven thousand and a half square feet.

Dianne and Joe often relax by cooking in their kitchen which overlooks the huge garden
Dianne and Joe often relax by cooking in their kitchen which overlooks the huge garden(Image: diannebuswell/Instagram)
Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell
Joe and Dianne met on Strictly(Image: Getty)

Additionally, they can cook in their sprawling kitchen with a view of an impressive garden, which both Dianne and Joe have shared with their fans, and exercise in their lavish kitchen.

Additionally, the mansion has a two-story side extension, as well as ground, ground, and first floor extensions. And they don’t shy away from posting a lot of photos of their magnificent home on social media.

Joe stated during their move, “I’ve been working on something in the background.” Because we moved house, we are moving the last of our belongings.

The couple's garden comes complete with fruits trees and flower beds
The couple’s garden comes complete with fruits trees and flower beds(Image: Instagram)

He continued, “People are like What? ” You’ve relocated, right? You were the only person remaining in the final few months! Very accurate. Although the last place was a project, we adored it. A significant project was involved. We were able to find this place, fall in love with it, and now we are.

The garden comes complete with fruit trees and flower beds which Joe has often claimed helps him to unwind. And no better time than now as they both go through the pregnancy journey together.

Every day is different in this social media career, Joe said in an interview with The Independent. It’s been challenging to keep up a routine. Knowing that when the sun is going down or when it rises early in the morning, I have more structure.

Joe and Dianne often enjoy working out together in their home gym
Joe and Dianne often enjoy working out together in their home gym(Image: Instagram/ @diannebuswell)

He continued, “It takes you from everything.” I typically don’t consider using my phone in the garden unless I’m purposefully leaving on purpose to make content.

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Strictly Come Dancing’s youngest-ever contestant teases ‘all stars comeback’

In 2006, Louisa Lytton and Vincent Simone were paired up for professional dancing. She became the youngest contestant to ever take part in a BBC television program.

Louisa Lytton has asked BBC bosses to start an all stars version of Strictly Come Dancing(Image: Popperfoto/Getty Images)

Former EastEnders actress Louisa Lytton has called for a Strictly Come Dancing all stars series, almost two decades after she first appeared on the hit BBC show as its youngest-ever contestant.

The actress, who is now 35, joined the fourth series of the competition in 2006 at the age of 17 when she first appeared in it. Vincent Simone, a professional dancer, and her partner.

Despite her young age, she made it all the way to the quarter-finals before being eliminated in a tense dance-off against Spice Girl Emma Bunton and her partner Darren Bennett.

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Louisa Lytton competing in Strictly in 2006
The EastEnders star made it to the semi-finals of the competition in 2006(Image: BBC)

Louisa penned a nostalgic Instagram post today, writing: “Did you know I was the youngest standing contestant on the show? Every week was a mix of nerves, glitter, and the pure adrenaline of performing live.

Being the youngest gave me a lot to prove, but it also gave me the freedom to embrace the entire experience with fearless enthusiasm and wide-eyed excitement. Strictly wasn’t just about the dance moves; it also taught me through performance the magic of storytelling, discipline, and resilience.

Forever grateful for that chapter, “I’ll never forget the friendships, the sequins, and the feeling of hearing that music start.” Please, all stars back, please? Good luck to everyone who is about to begin the Strictly journey.

A number of vintage photos from Louisa’s time on the show accompanied the post. Fans flocked to the comments, one of which read, “Obsessed with your Jive to this day” and continued to rant about her Strictly run.

Another person remarked, “You were amazing. Louisa and Vincent won the American Smooth in the quarter-final of 2006 and placed 31 out of 40.

Louisa put on such a beautiful performance, Len Goodman told her. There was a small dearth of the wow factor. You did a fantastic job, I thought.

Bruno Tonioli praised her potential but said the dance was “a bit safe,” while Craig Revel Horwood was less impressed, calling it “mediocre” and “boring”.

The pair’s Rumba only managed 28 points for them. Bruno criticized her, saying, “This is the one Latin dance that really tells a story.” You lost your balance a few times, and I didn’t see a story, I saw tricks.

Craig also claimed that there wasn’t enough Rumba and “a little bit jagged.” Louisa left the show with her head raised, noting that she loved every second of it. Every little girl’s dream is a reality for me.

Her partnership with Vincent blossomed into a close friendship, and at the time Louisa told the BBC : “We’re going on holiday together to Italy. I love him and we’ll continue with the lessons.”

Since Strictly, Louisa has enjoyed a varied acting career. She returned to EastEnders as Ruby Allen after her time in the ballroom, and also went on to play PC Beth Green in The Bill. She even represented the UK at the Eurovision Dance Contest in 2008, where she finished ninth.

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Strictly’s Tess and Claudia’s ‘unbreakable bond’ – ‘They don’t want this to end’

The sparkling co-hosts of Strictly as it rolls back, and as a source reports, the storms they’ve endured have only strengthened their bond.

They’ve weathered plenty of storms since their 2014 co-hosting debut(Image: PA)

It’s been rocked by one scandal after another, but one thing that has remained steady on Strictly Come Dancing is the unbreakable bond between hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. This year, as the BBC One dance show celebrates its 21st anniversary, the duo will be marking their 11th year as co-hosts. And their on-screen chemistry is as strong as ever. “Tess has such a strong bond with Claudia,” a source exclusively tells OK!.

They have great chemistry on the television and are great friends, both of whom are very career-driven. And they always have each other’s back. The fact that they are close friends off-screen helps the pair’s relationship on camera. Tess has frequently referred to Claudia as her “sister” and has frequently mentioned how much she enjoys hosting with her. She and her husband, Kris Thykier, have two children: Jake, 22, Matilda, 19, and Arthur, 14, along with her husband, Kris.

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The pals have a pact that if they leave the BBC show, they go together(Image: Getty Images)

The mother-of-two said, “It always felt natural and right.” It’s a joy to stand next to someone because it feels like work when you really get on with them. It resembles a continuation of your friendship.

Tess, 56, and Claudia’s partnership blossomed after original co-host, the late Sir Bruce Forsyth, stepped down following the 2013 series. But the pair first met when Claudia, 53, started hosting spin-off show It Takes Two in 2004. “Tess had just had her little girl, Phoebe, and we started talking about our kids straight away,” she said.

After Sir Bruce left, Claudia was promoted to Saturday night co-host, but by then, she was already a regular on Sunday night’s results show. Before we began the main show together, we already had the experience of standing side by side on the Strictly floor, said Tess. “That seemed like a natural progression for us,” he said. It is cozy. Because you genuinely like the person, you can already feel the person’s vibe. That is always helpful.

Tess and Claudia
The gorgeous pair have been through a lot of ups and downs since their Strictly journeys began(Image: Getty Images)

Strictly has gained notoriety for its off-screen dramas but also for what takes place on stage, most notably the so-called “Strictly curse,” in which contestants frequently fall for their dance partners at the expense of their own relationships. Along the way, Tess and Claudia encountered some unique difficulties.

In October 2014, Claudia was forced to step back from hosting when her daughter Matilda was involved in a freak accident after her Halloween costume caught fire. Matilda, who was eight at the time, was treated for severe burns and Claudia – who described the experience as “life-changing” – understandably took time off.

Temporary co-host Zoe Ball joined Tess during her absence, where she shared daughters Phoebe, 20, and Amber, 16, with her husband, BBC Radio 2 DJ Vernon Kay, until Claudia was able to return to work three weeks later. Tess described her friend’s ordeal as “a hellish time.” Your child being involved in an accident is “every parent’s nightmare.”

In turn, Claudia is said to have been a rock for Tess when Vernon, 51, became embroiled in a sexting scandal with glamour model Rhian Sugden in 2010. “They’ve been through so much over the years and weathered so many scandals,” explains our source. “It’s made them stronger than ever.”

tess and claudia sat down in strictly studio
Tess says she and Clauds never have to ‘fake’ cameraderie(Image: Getty Images for the NTA’s)

Tess and Claudia have both stated that they do not want their Strictly partnership to end, but that they have a plan in place in case of emergency. In 2019, Claudia revealed that “Tess and I will leave at the same time.” We made a pizza-related pact. When they finish their time with us, we’ll go together.

Explaining their decision, our source says, “They can’t imagine doing Strictly without each other. Tess loves the show and it has made her career. For both of them, it’s like going to work with your best mate, so, dramas aside, it’s a win-win for them.” Claudia’s career has gone from strength to strength and she’ll soon be hosting the celebrity version of her other hit BBC show, The Traitors.

Thankfully, our source claims that Claudia “isn’t looking to give up” Strictly any time soon. She has said, “Tess helps and looks after me.” She is strong, funny, and beautiful. The emotion is mutual for Tess. She said, “I’m lucky to work with someone who truly cares.” “I adore her to pieces. She is my mate, so it’s lovely to spend time with her. This legendary partnership is unquestionably in place.

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Larry Lamb, 77, says he will never fully retire as he doesn’t want to ‘vegetate’

Larry Lamb, a favorite of Gavin andamp; Stacey, turns 78 next month, but he has no intention of quitting because he fears he’ll “send everyone potty,” despite his slowdown.

A proud Larry Lamb accepting the National Television Award for Gavin & Stacey (Image: Getty Images for the NTA’s)

Larry Lamb is best known for his roles as Archie Mitchell in EastEnders and dad Mick in the much-loved BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey.

The veteran actor, who has appeared in the likes of Lovejoy, The Bill, A Touch of Frost, Casualty, Taggart, Spooks, and Midsomer Murders over the years, has no intention of slowing down at the moment, even though he might turn 78 in a few weeks on October 1.

For the finale series of Gavin &amp, Stacey, the TV legend, who didn’t begin his professional acting career until he was in his 40s, took to the stage last week to accept the Best Comedy award alongside co-star Alison Steadman and Ruth Jones.

He stated that this would be his last acting career because he wanted to “go out on a high” and spend more time with his family, which included his daughters Vanessa, 56, Eloise, 26, and Eva, 22. He also wants to spend more time with his four children, including TV presenter George Lamb, 45.

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Larry Lamb with his TV presenter son George Lamb
Larry Lamb with his TV presenter son George Lamb(Image: Daily Mirror/Notebook )

However, Larry revealed in a new interview that he would still work because he didn’t want to “vegetate” and “send everyone potty” and would still do it in another capacity.

Speaking to The Daily Mail with his son George as part of the launch of Ecover’s first plastic-free dishwasher tablets, Larry shared: “I don’t want to just sit there and vegetate.

I’m a working-class bloke who believes that if he’s not busy doing something, that’s why so many working-class men and women just give up, unfortunately.

George, Larry’s son, said, “I think it’d be terrible if you retired.” I would drive everyone as well as myself round the bend, Larry said, “I’d always be looking for something to do.”

The cast of Gavin and Stacey in a promo photo for the finale.
Larry as Mick with the award-winning cast of Gavin & Stacey (Image: Tom Jackson/PA Wire)

After hanging up his acting boots, Larry has since written his first fiction collection, All Wrapped Up, about a movie being shot on a Caribbean island and all the ups and downs that come with it. Unless a role comes up that he can’t turn down, he has since turned to acting.

He’s also beginning to write poetry, and he’ll perform his first poetry performance in Hereford the following week.

He said, “I’m just reflecting on the old age, reflecting on the past, looking toward the future, and writing about it in poems and stories.”

But Larry says he has always been his favorite out of all his roles since he started playing Mick in Gavin &amp, Stacey between 2007 and 2024.

He said, “You become so drawn to these characters that they become your favorite at that time; they are your life’s focal point.” You must give the writers credit, though, for playing a character like Mick, who is beloved by millions of people, at this point in my career, Mick is the closest to my heart.

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He continued, “I’ve had a very fortunate career, I’ve accomplished so much that perhaps not so many people know. I’m really proud of it.” I have performed in 12 West End plays, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, all the major fringe theaters in London, on Broadway, and have had great fortune to have the opportunity to work with other actors in big roles.

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Sam Faiers’ baby bombshell as she opens up to Amanda Holden

Sam Faiers’ candid conversation with Amanda Holden on her show Sister Act got fans excited that a significant announcement was about to come. According to a source, she is “feeling broody.”

Fans are anticipating Sam’s inspiring remarks on Sister Act.

She’s already a mum to three gorgeous little ones, but reality TV star Sam Faiers has dropped a baby bombshell that’s got fans in quite a frenzy. In an episode of Sam & Billie: Sister Act, the ITVBe reality show she stars in with older sister Billie, she revealed that while she sometimes feels her “time is up” when it comes to expanding her brood, she’s not ready to shut the door completely on the prospect of having another child. So, could baby Faiers No.4 be on the cards soon?

As OK! reports, It was during a conversation with Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, who appeared as a guest on the show, that Sam admitted she wasn’t ruling out the idea of another baby. Amanda, 54, jokingly suggested Sam “needed another one”, to which the former TOWIE star laughed and said, “Never say never!”

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Sam Faiers and family on the beach
Sam and Paul have previously stated that they have always wanted “a big family.”

Sam is “she’s got the TV show and the kids,” according to a source. However, she keeps thinking that having another child is a now-or-neverthing and that she has been considering it more and more recently.

Even though it’s not guaranteed that she will become pregnant right away, Sam is undoubtedly feeling broody and doesn’t want to wait too long before it’s too late for another.

After Sam’s remark on the show, many fans were delighted, with one commenting, “Oh I feel a pregnancy announcement coming soon.” Another added, “Marriage and more kids is on the cards I am sure, she is still young.” While a third said, “Sam is such a family girl, I can tell she is going to have a big family.”

As if the potential baby announcement didn’t get people talking, Sam also promised that “there will always be a wedding” in the future.

Sam and long-term partner Paul Knightley, known affectionately as “Big Paul”, have been together for over a decade after meeting in 2014 and, despite never tying the knot, their relationship has remained one of the most solid in the often fickle world of reality TV.

Sam Faiers smiling in pink blouse
Sam’s off the cuff comment to Amanda Holden has got followers in a frenzy(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)

The couple has three children: Edward, a baby who was born in May 2022, Rosie, a baby who was born in December 2017, and Paul Jr., a baby who was born in December 2017.

She feels torn, according to our source, “because she knows from experience that new babies can strain and stress out families as well as a marriage.” She and Paul must decide that, and they continue to exchange ideas.

Most mothers will understand that her homelife isn’t exactly the epitome of tranquility. Sam has frequently discussed the difficulties and utter chaos of raising three young children while simultaneously juggling her professional life, including Collagen Brand, Revive, and various business ventures.

Sam acknowledged in a conversation last year that she struggled with the transition from having two to three children. People say, “You’ve got two, and then the third will come in.” However, I discovered that everything I had been living was flipped around. I returned for the third time while Paul and Rosie are in class because there are no nappies and they are largely independent.

Sam Faiers and fiance Paul in sunny selfie
With three children already in the family’s lives,

And in a previous episode of her new show, the star faced criticism from some mum-shamers online, who accused her of having “no control” over her lively trio, following two year old Edward’s rebellious behaviour during a family meal out.

As they waited for their meal’s arrival at the restaurant, Sam confessed that Edward was a “ticking time bomb,” and Edward was spotted hurling chips at his seven-year-old sister Rosie, who had been sitting quietly enjoying her own food.

“Oi, oi! Please excuse me. She was reportedly eavesdropping on Edward as he warned him, “They’ll ask you to leave this restaurant.”

But Sam has also been crystal clear about how much she loves family life, frequently sharing sweet moments with her brood on Instagram – and confessing in the past that “Paul and I always wanted a big family.”

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These two already have their hands full, but Sam might want to re-enter the baby madness sooner than he had anticipated as Rosie and Paul Jr grow more independent and Edward become a lively toddler.

It appears that 2026 could be Sam’s biggest year yet with a big wedding almost approaching and, who knows, the patter of tiny feet as well.