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Week three results from Strictly Come Dancing are drawing attention after Amy Dowden's exit from the competition. Commentary around her departure has sparked wider discussion about a perceived problem with the show's format or judging, with the i Paper arguing her exit exposes a flaw viewers have been debating all series.
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Italian actress Anna Safroncik is drawing attention as a contestant on the new season of the Rai 1 show Ballando con le Stelle. Italian outlets profile her Ukrainian origins, her acting career, her romance with Tommaso Cicchinelli and her passion for tennis. Coverage of the program also includes fellow contestants Elena Sofia Ricci and dancer Leonardo Lini, with bookmakers already speculating on a winner.
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Former Italy striker Alessandro Matri is a contestant on the new season of the Rai 1 dance show 'Ballando con le Stelle'. Italian media are profiling his career at clubs including Juventus and Milan, his marriage to TV personality Federica Nargi, and his unexpected move from the penalty area to the dance floor as the show's line-up draws attention.
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Jenna Dewan performed with professional partner Val Chmerkovskiy on the latest episode of Dancing With the Stars, which dedicated the night to Mariah Carey's music. Their routine to 'Animal' drew wide coverage from outlets like Billboard, alongside a show recap on Yahoo. Dewan, an experienced dancer and former touring partner for Janet Jackson, is trending in both the US and Canada.
- 5Strictly Come Dancing 2026 celebrity line-up confirmed▼Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up: Confirmed cast of celebrities for new episodes
The confirmed celebrity cast for the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing has been announced, revealing which famous faces will compete in the next run of the BBC dance show. The line-up reveal is one of the most anticipated moments of the show's annual cycle, prompting fans to debate who could win and how the new contestants will pair with professional dancers.
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Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Ola Jordan is returning to the show eleven years after leaving and her split from fellow dancer James Jordan. The news, reported by The Mirror, marks a notable comeback for one of the programme's best-known former pros, prompting fans to discuss her return and the couple's history with the show.
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Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas is reportedly at risk of losing her judging role amid claims of a close bond with one of the show's dancers. Coverage also touches on her romantic life and speculation linking presenter Maya Jama and rapper Stormzy. The reports have sparked debate among fans about the show's panel.
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Giovanni Pernice, the Italian-American professional dancer and former Strictly Come Dancing star, will return as a maestro on the 2026 edition of Italy's Ballando con le Stelle, paired with Noemi Bocchi, the former partner of Francesco Totti. The pairing drew extra attention as Ilary Blasi, Totti's ex-wife, spoke publicly for the first time about Bocchi, saying she hopes the couple are happy.
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Katya Jones is in the news around Strictly Come Dancing, with the show's stars seen filming at a restaurant in St Albans, according to the Herts Advertiser. The professional dancer and fellow cast members were spotted at the venue as the programme continues its current series, drawing attention from fans locally and online.
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Italian presenter Stefano De Martino is making headlines as he dismisses suggestions that the next Sanremo festival could become a pre-electoral stage, saying the platform is open to everyone. Attention also coincides with his 37th birthday, with coverage hailing the former 'Amici' dancer as television's 'golden boy' amid speculation about his growing role on the Ariston stage.
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Let's Dance 2026 is trending in Sweden after a report that professional dancer Lovisa "Laki" Karlsson has received an illness diagnosis ahead of the new season. In the interview she describes having "broken down", sparking concern and speculation among fans about her participation in the popular TV4 dance competition and how the show's upcoming line-up may be affected.
- 12Former priest Alberto Ravagnani joins Ballando con le stelle▼alberto ravagnani ballando con le stelle
Alberto Ravagnani, an Italian former priest turned influencer known for his viral social media videos, is a contestant on Ballando con le stelle, the popular Italian dancing show. Italian media are profiling his unusual path from clergyman to online personality to television dancer, as audiences react to his move from social platforms to the prime-time ballroom.
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Swedish dancer Lisa Borg has been forced to change partners ahead of the final of TV4's Let's Dance, after her celebrity partner Nik Alexander fell ill. TV4 News reports that such a late switch has happened very few times in the show's history. Swedish media, including Sydsvenskan and Expressen, describe a string of injuries and illness ahead of the final.
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Television presenter Stacey Dooley is making headlines after an admission involving her partner, former Strictly dancer Kevin Clifton, prompted jokes that she is 'running a dictatorship' at home. Separately, she spoke warmly of Liverpool, saying the city 'feels like home' and that she feels protective of Scousers. The comments have sparked light-hearted discussion among fans.
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Robert De Niro is drawing attention at 83 years old for a fitness regimen inspired by professional dancers, which the actor uses to maintain his physical condition. The story, picked up by Spanish-language outlets, is trending in Spain, Mexico and Australia. It coincides with a stretch of De Niro headlines alongside other celebrity political commentary, including Mark Ruffalo's warnings directed at Donald Trump before the US elections.
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Eleonora Abbagnato, the Italian ballet dancer and star of the Paris Opera and Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, is generating buzz in Italy, with coverage linking her to Italian television programmes such as Verissimo and Tu sì que vales. Italian audiences are discussing her latest television appearances and public profile, keeping her among the most searched names in the country.
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Italian journalist Manuela Moreno is competing on the new season of Ballando con le stelle. In a preview she said she plans to let loose on the dance floor, though her professional dancer reminded her the priority is training. Coverage has also focused on her private life, including her husband Giacomo Maiolini and their children, as well as the show's new judging panel and the absence of bandleader Paolo Belli this season.
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Nikita Perotti is drawing attention in Italy as a dancer on Ballando con le Stelle. He told ComingSoon.it he would like to follow in the footsteps of Stefano De Martino, who went from the show's dance floor to a major TV career. Italian outlets are profiling his age, height, Russian origins, girlfriend, career and links to figures like Andrea Delogu and Aurora Ramazzotti.
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Fans are abuzz over TV personality Joel Mattli and professional dancer Malika Dzumaev, telling the two they should simply be a couple after their latest joint appearance. The pair's close chemistry prompted an outpouring of reactions, with supporters openly hoping for a romance between them.
- 20Michael Flatley mourns his 'lady of the dance' at Dublin funeral●Flatley 'never felt pain like this' at funeral for his 'lady of the dance' https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/michael-fl
Dancer Michael Flatley says he has 'never felt pain like this' as he paid tribute at a funeral in Dublin to the woman he called his 'lady of the dance'. The ceremony, reported by the London Evening Standard, drew attention to the Riverdance star's grief, with references to his Barbados home and New York's Madison Square Garden in coverage of the story.
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Will and professional dancer Dianne Buswell performed a waltz on Strictly Come Dancing, drawing attention from viewers discussing their routine and scores. Strictly fans are sharing reactions to the pairing's ballroom performance as the current series continues.
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Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke are at the centre of Strictly Come Dancing talk this week, as the show reveals the songs and dances for Week Three ahead of a special ballroom and Latin showdown between the professional dancers. Viewers in the UK are following the build-up to the next live show, with line-ups and routines now published ahead of the weekend.
- 23Amy Dowden praised for sassy response to Brendan Cole criticism●Strictly’s Amy Dowden praised for ‘iconic’ sassy response to Brendan Cole’s criticism https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://met
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has won praise from fans for her quick-witted, sassy comeback after Brendan Cole criticised her, with viewers calling the response 'iconic'. The exchange between the two dancers has become a talking point among show fans, with many applauding Dowden for standing her ground against Cole's remarks.
- 24Story of a Dancer Girl Shared by Cambodian Education Channel●រឿង នារីរបាំ | ចែករំលែកការអប់រំ , Nitean Education
Nitean Education, a Khmer-language educational outlet, has released a story titled 'The Dancer Girl', presenting traditional tale content for learning purposes. The story is drawing significant attention among Cambodian-speaking audiences, with viewers responding strongly to the storytelling format. The item is framed as educational material, part of the channel's broader effort to share moral and cultural stories for children and learners.
- 25Fleur Barron to sing Schubert's Winterreise at Wigmore Hall●@ classicalmusic 11.10.2026, 20:30h MESZ Live from Wigmore Hall SCHUBERT Winterreise D911 Fleur Barron mezzo-soprano Sul
Wigmore Hall in London is presenting a live performance of Schubert's Winterreise D911 on 11 October 2026 at 20:30 CEST, with mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron joined by dancer Jong Sun Woo, pianist Hibiki Ichikawa and shamisen player Suleiman Suleiman. The unusual staging blends Schubert's song cycle with dance and Japanese instruments, drawing attention from classical music audiences.
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Ballando con le Stelle host Milly Carlucki joked that a 'triangle' has formed between judge Carolyn Smith-era star Pasquale La Rocca, presenter Barbara D'Urso and conductor Riccardo Muti, according to RaiNews. La Rocca, the show's multiple-winning professional dancer, is once again at the centre of Italian entertainment chatter as the Rai dance competition draws attention with off-stage intrigue.
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Swedish dancer Lovisa "Laki" Karlsson has shared a new health update ahead of the TV show Let's Dance, saying she has "gått sönder" – broken down. The news comes shortly before the competition's broadcast, raising questions about whether she will be able to take part, and fans are reacting to the worrying statement about her condition.
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Corinne Cléry and Enzo Paolo Turchi have spoken publicly about a family bereavement during an appearance on the Italian daytime programme La Volta Buona. The interview was reported by Il Mattino, drawing attention in Italy, where Cléry is well known as an actress and Turchi as a dancer and choreographer.
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German entertainment media report that Isabel Edvardsson will step in for Motsi Mabuse on the next season of RTL's dance show "Let's Dance". The swap is being picked up widely across German outlets and social media, with fans of the long-running judging panel speculating about why Mabuse is stepping away and how Edvardsson will fit in alongside the remaining jury members.
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Katya Jones, professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, made an emotional confession just hours before the show's live broadcast. The Strictly professional is a well-known figure on the BBC competition, and her remarks ahead of the live show have drawn attention from fans of the programme in the UK.
- 31Saint Louis Dance Theatre readies annual Movers and Shakers Ball fundraiser▼'Pay them a thriving wage': Saint Louis Dance Theatre prepares for annual Movers and Shakers Ball to support company
The Saint Louis Dance Theatre is preparing for its annual Movers and Shakers Ball, a fundraising event supporting the company and its dancers. The company is calling for audiences and donors to 'pay them a thriving wage', framing the ball as a way to secure fair, sustainable pay for professional dancers in St. Louis.
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Malayalam actress and dancer Kalaranjini has spoken about an incident in which she lost her voice. In comments reported by Reporter Tv, she described it as 'a betrayal of trust' but said she holds no resentment towards anyone. Her remarks have drawn attention in Kerala, with audiences discussing the incident and her decision to address it publicly without blaming others.
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Niamh O'Brien, the wife of Riverdance star Michael Flatley, has died at the age of 52. In a statement reported by the Irish Independent, Flatley said his heart was broken, describing his devastation at the loss of his wife. Condolences and tributes have been paid across Ireland and Britain, where the dancer remains a household name thanks to Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.
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Dancing With the Stars has announced details for its 2027 live tour, with Us Weekly reporting which professional dancers will be hitting the road. The tour brings the show's pros to venues across North America, continuing the franchise's tradition of taking the ballroom on stage between seasons.
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Carolyn Smith is being talked about in Italy, with the dancer and TV personality appearing in coverage tied to the guest line-up of Francesca Fialdini's Sunday programme 'Da noi... a ruota libera'. Italian audiences are following her appearances and interviews as the conversation around her picks up online.
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The Dancing with the Stars: Live! tour is coming to Des Moines, with WHO13 reporting the announcement for local audiences. The touring show brings stars and pro dancers from the ABC competition series to cities across the United States. Fans are discussing the news as tour dates and venues are confirmed.
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French dancer and choreographer Fauve Hautot is back in rehearsals just a few weeks after giving birth to her first child. According to Yahoo Actualités, she is approaching her return to work with her usual athlete's mindset, balancing new motherhood with the physical demands of preparing for upcoming performances.
- 38Robot baristas and K-pop dancers showcase South Korea's physical AI push●Robot baristas and K-pop dancers lead South Korea's physical AI boom
South Korea is showcasing advances in physical AI through robots working in everyday settings, including robot baristas serving coffee and humanoid robots performing K-pop dance routines. The developments highlight the country's effort to lead in robotics that interacts physically with people, combining its entertainment industry with automation technology.
- 39Ex-Strictly dancer Brendan Cole criticises Amy Dowden●'Not doing a good job': Ex-Strictly dancer delivers brutal critique of Amy Dowden https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/str
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole has publicly criticised fellow dancer Amy Dowden, saying she is 'not doing a good job', in comments made after her elimination from the show. The blunt assessment has drawn attention from Strictly fans, with debate swirling over whether Cole's remarks were fair or unnecessarily harsh towards Dowden.
- 40Is Guillermo Still Competing on Dancing With the Stars?●is guillermo still on dancing with the stars
Viewers are asking whether Guillermo remains in the Dancing With the Stars competition. The question has picked up alongside coverage of his partnership with pro dancer Witney Carson, who addressed fans' concerns about the pair's standing on the show. No confirmed elimination or departure has been reported in the coverage driving the search interest.