BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans share delight as 'favourite' bit of series returns

Strictly. Here's our roundup on the top stories from the show, including the celebrities' struggles and the real reason Fleur East was crying. READ MORE: Strictly's Katya Jones given incredibly sweet message at Boots as she says 'people are so kind'Strictly has eliminated its first celebrity as week two saw Kaye Adams and dancing partner Kai Widdrington leave the dancefloor.

Strictly Come Dancing is well and truly underway, with our favourite celebrities taking to the dancefloor to deliver sizzling routines in glitzy costumes - but which couples have the best compatibility? From Ellie Simmonds to Will Mellor, a brilliant line-up of stars sashayed onto the dance floor in a bid to impress the judges and viewers at home. Kaye Adams was the first celebrity eliminated from the dance floor on Saturday night, along with her professional partner Kai Widdrington.

, but with gruelling, fast-paced tasks thrown into the mix for extra entertainment, but if I was way off the mark. Instead, viewers were greeted by an over friendly cast explaining how they met their partners and bungee jumping over a lake. I'm a fan of participant Denise Welch, she is a confident woman full of grit and wit, and a joy to watch not knowing what she's going to say next - a celeb in her own right.

Strictly Come Dancing star Matt Goss is said to be a "completely different person", following his worrying stint in the dreaded dance-off last weekend. The Bros singer and his pro dance partner Nadiya Bychkova found themselves in the first bottom two of the series, up against Loose Women's Kaye Adams and her pro dance partner Kai Widdrington. It was Kaye who was sent home after both couples danced again, with Matt and Nadiya surviving for another week.

Walk into Mellors Cafe in Romiley and there's no mistaking who everyone is supporting on this year's BBC Strictly Come Dancing. Staff here are all proudly wearing their "Team Will" t-shirts - in support of Will Mellor, Stockport's Strictly hopeful this year, and it's a real family affair.

Stacey Dooley shouted her pride for her man Kevin Clifton as she watched him perform on stage in his new show. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer is continuing to flourish in his musical theatre career with a role in the new musical adaptation of Strictly Ballroom.

Stacey Dooley was pictured reuniting with her Strictly Come Dancing pals at the Strictly Ballroom afterparty in Bromley on Tuesday October 4.The 35 year old is pregnant with her first child with partner Kevin Clifton and earlier attended the Strictly Ballroom press night with Kevin, 39, where they met the Strictly crew. Stacey made sure to carve time out to take fun photos with her Strictly friends at the afterparty, as the group excitedly stroked her blossoming baby bump.The documentary-maker looked elated at the reunion as she was pictured in the centre of the group, which included Jowita Przystal, Nancy Xu, Janette Manrara, Joanne Clifton and Aljiaz Skorjanec.

It was a decision that raised eyebrows at the weekend, when Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas said she would have saved Loose Women star Kaye Adams over singer Matt Goss in the first dreaded dance-off of the series. The second live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 led to decision time as the first celeb departed the dancefloor.

Rose Ayling-Ellis brightened up a grey Wednesday by sharing a fun video of her adventures in Maldives.MORE: Giovanni Pernice's touching tribute to Rose Ayling-Ellis on Strictly revealedThe actress visited the dreamy destination last month but couldn't help but look back on her exciting holiday this week as the weather is "dull and grey" and wanted to "cheer up" her followers.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis shares fun adventures from Maldives holidayTaking to Instagram Stories, she told her fans: "Today the weather was dull and grey. So I look back to my holiday photos when it was sunny and blue.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis responds to Strictly critics with powerful message – 'Don't compare me to Ellie'RELATED: Rose Ayling-Ellis shows off incredible physique in sizzling red bikini"I've realised I have quite a few funny videos...

Viewers settling down on the sofa to watch Wednesday night's Strictly - It Takes Two were left feeling confused by the furniture in the studio. Presenter Janette Manrara looked fabulous in a gold cropped top and matching shorts as she took her place to welcome the latest line-up of guests on Strictly Come Dancing's companion show.

FURIOUS Strictly Come Dancing fans all have the same complaint about the judges just weeks into the competition. The BBC One show returned last month with a panel made up of Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.

SOME are very well known, others are rising stars but over the next couple of months the cast of Strictly Come Dancing will all become household names. And with their sudden superstardom, many now have the potential to make thousands from social media. The X Factor star Fleur East looks likely to be this year’s top earner, with the potential to earn £2,896 per sponsored Instagram post.

Gemma Atkinson has invited Helen Skelton to her house in the hopes of squashing the infamous “Strictly Curse” rumours that seemingly spring up each time a new series comes out. The former Emmerdale actress is engaged to professional dancer Gorka Marquez who this year has been paired with TV presenter Helen Skelton on Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have discovered what the remaining 14 couples will be dancing to this weekend as a show favourite returns. This Saturday night (October 8) it'll be all about lights, camera, action as movie week arrives in the ballroom.

Maisie Smith is currently starring as Fran in a reimagining of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom in a nationwide tour, and on Tuesday the cast celebrated its Gala night.MORE: Loved-up Maisie Smith and Max George make first public appearance at HELLO!'s Inspiration AwardsTaking to Instagram, the former Strictly Come Dancing star shared several photos of her on stage showing off her dancing alongside Kevin Clifton, who plays protagonist Scott Hastings – and friends and fans went wild.WATCH: Kevin Clifton and Maisie Smith are starring in a new musicalOne of the first to comment was her new boyfriend, The Wanted's Max George, who praised her performance and revealed the adorable nickname he has for Maisie.LOOK: Frankie Bridge, Rochelle Humes and Carol Vorderman exude glamour at the HELLO! Inspiration AwardsMORE: Strictly lovebirds Maisie Smith and Max George makes their relationship Instagram official"You're incredible princess," he wrote.A post shared by Maisie Louise Collender Smith (@maisiesmithofficial)Maisie shared photos from gala nightMaisie also received the support of her former Strictly colleagues, such as Jowita Przystal, who wrote: "You were amazing !!!! go Chicken !!!!!Nancy Chui added: "GIRLLLLL" alongside several fire emojis.Maisie, who appeared alongside Max at HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards just hours before the Gala show, previously spoke of her new role, revealing it "the best thing" she's ever done.The 21-year-old appeared alongside Kevin on Good Morning Britain this week and was asked if the show was the best thing she's ever done. "It absolutely is!" replied Maisie.

Dancing on Ice was won by Regan Gascoigne, who blew the judges and viewers at home away with his performances, alongside pro partner Karina Manta. And, before long it will be time for a new batch of skating stars to take to the rink in a bid to impress Olympic legends Torvill and Dean and their fellow judges.

FANS were left confused last night after Strictly couple Giovanni Pernice and Richie Anderson sit SEPARATELY on It Takes Two. The pair - who dance together on the BBC competition - were separated during the show, while all the other celebrities sat side-by-side with their professional partners.

Strictly 's Tony Adams is the favourite to be booted off the show this weekend after managing to escape the first dance-off.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice doubled down on denials he's feuding with Richie Anderson behind the scenes. The pair scored a huge 32 out of 40 for their energetic routine last week, but away from the dancefloor, the pair have been subjected to rumours about their friendship. Sources claimed the pair were struggling in rehearsals, but Giovanni hit back at the claims, insisting the two of them get on really well as he praised the radio DJ for his commitment to training.

Kaye Adams has been the first to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2022 after losing the dreaded dance-off to Bros star Matt Goss.

Kaye Adams clapped back at an online troll following their bizarre rant over her elimination on Sunday night. The Loose Women presenter, 59, and professional partner Kai Widdrington, 27, were sent home in the first results show of the series.

Kaye Adams has said that she 'blanked' and looked like a rabbit in headlights during her Strictly Come Dancing performance which resulted in her being the first celebrity to leave the competition after a tense dance off with Matt Goss.

Peter Andre has slammed those who have criticised Strictly Come Dancing for being “too woke” and said “they’re overdoing it”.The BBC One dancing show recently came under fire for its same sex partnerships and the diversity of the contestants. Radio 2 presenter Richie Anderson is partnered with Giovanni Pernice, while comedian Jayde Adams is in a pairing with Karen Hauer.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have slammed the BBC after it dropped a major spoiler about Tyler West. The DJ proved he's the fittest man on the dance floor after completing the London Marathon just hours after a high energy performance on Saturday night.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kaye Adams shared a pretty uncomfortable encounter she had with a hotel waitress hours after being eliminated. The Loose Women presenter, 59, and professional partner Kai Widdrington, 27, found themselves in the first dreaded dance-off against singer Matt Goss, 54, and Nadiya Bychkova, 33. Kaye and Kai performed their Charleston to Music! Music! Music! by Dorothy Provine, while Matt and dance partner Nadiya then performed their Samba to Night Fever by the Bee Gees.

Strictly Come Dancing has returned for another year of glitz and glamour, and what better way to celebrate its 20th anniversary than testing your knowledge with a fab-u-lous quiz? Take our quiz to see whether you're a Strictly super fan - and find out if you deserve to lift the glitterball trophy for yourself. From Ellie Simmonds to Will Mellor, a brilliant line-up of stars waltzed across the dancefloor to impress the judges and viewers at home.

READ MORE: BBC Strictly's Giovanni Pernice trades dance costumes for a suit but his co-star mocks him for £18,000 jewellery Taking to Twitter, one fan said: "Seeing Gorka in that shirt. I think I am pregnant," while another added: "I may be slightly in love with Gorka. Just saying.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are all saying the same thing tonight after Robbie Williams performed during the results show. The pop king, 48, performed his classic song She’s the One in a fetching pink suit, while professional dancers from the show danced in front of him.