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Entertainment · June 19, 2026

Chris Appleton Shakes Up Strictly Come Dancing

Get ready to dance, darlings! 💃✨ Chris Appleton is bringing his fabulous flair to Strictly Come Dancing 2026 as its first openly gay contestant! Will he find love on the dance floor? 🏳️‍🌈❤️

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People · Nov 7

Strictly Star’s Secret Porn Battle

Strictly champ Ore Oduba is spilling his truth 💔 From childhood trauma to a 30-year porn addiction, he’s finally breaking the silence. It’s raw, brave, and oh-so human. 🌈✨

Drag · Dec 28

Tayce’s Triumph: The Drag Queen Who Changed Strictly Come Dancing Forever

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Television · Nov 28

Layton Williams Playfully Reacts to His Unexpected Bottom-Two Placement on Strictly Come Dancing

Layton Williams, known for his impressive performances on Strictly Come Dancing, unexpectedly found himself in the bottom two alongside his dance partner Angela Scanlon. #LaytonWilliams #StrictlyComeDancing #BottomTwo #DancePartner #Reaction

Television · Oct 25

Amanda Abbington Withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing Amid LGBTQ+ Controversy

Amanda Abbington exits Strictly amid LGBTQ+ controversy.

Television · Oct 24

Watch: Layton Williams Delivers Historic Salsa Performance on Strictly Come Dancing

Layton Williams stuns with historic Salsa routine on Strictly. Judges award 10s. Fans shower praise.

Television · Sep 12

Layton Williams Adds a Dash of Queer Glitter to Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Layton Williams brings LGBTQ flair to Strictly Come Dancing 2023, aiming for a fabulously queer playlist and dazzling costumes. #Strictly2023 #LGBTQ

Television · Sep 10

Autumn's Rainbow: A Lineup of Queer TV Delights

Fall TV season is bursting with LGBTQ+ representation! Check out the lineup of diverse and inclusive shows. 📺 #LGBTQ #TVShows

Television · Aug 27

Johannes Radebe's Courageous Journey: Confronting Homophobia and Cultivating Acceptance

Strictly star Johannes Radebe opens up about facing childhood LGBTQ+ abuse and homophobia, discusses struggles and healing. A poignant journey of self-discovery. #JohannesRadebe #LGBTQ #Homophobia

Television · Aug 15

Layton Williams Takes Center Stage: Diversity and Dancing Dreams Collide on Strictly Come Dancing

Bad Education's Layton Williams joins Strictly, embracing dance aspirations amid fan debates. LGBTQ representation shines. #Strictly2023

People · Aug 8

Amanda Abbington Responds to Accusations, Affirms Support for Trans Community

Amanda Abbington addresses accusations of transphobia in heartfelt Instagram video, emphasizing her support for the trans community. #LGBTnews #TransSupport

People · Apr 24

Len Goodman, beloved Strictly Come Dancing judge, dies at 78 after battle with cancer

Dance world mourns as Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman passes away at 78. #LenGoodman #StrictlyComeDancing #DancingWithTheStars

Television · Aug 5

'Strictly Come Dancing': John Whaite joins first all-male team

Aug. 5 (UPI) -- John Whaite has joined the cast of Strictly Come Dancing Season 19. The BBC announced Thursday that Whaite, a chef and television personality who won The Great British Bake Off Season 3, will compete in…