Hello and welcome back to another Strictly Come Dancing liveblog. We’ll be sharing some stuff throughout the day, and providing live commentary during tonight’s episode
Louis Chilton29 November 2025 10:19
We all know Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are now in their final stretch of the series.
This week, Daly reflected on some of their biggest moments….
Strictly’s Tess Daly praises Claudia Winkleman as she revisits show’s iconic scenes
Tess Daly has reflected on some of her iconic Strictly Come Dancing fashion moments ahead of exit from the series at the end of the year. Posting on Instagram on Wednesday (26 November), the 56-year-old dissected some of her favourite and least favourite looks that she’s worn over the course of her 21 year run on the show. Some of her outfits she said would “revisit” whilst confessed that other ensembles are “better left in the wardrobe”. Many of the photos featured co-host Claudia Winkleman, who also be departing the show at the end of the year.
Louis Chilton29 November 2025 10:29
Louis Chilton29 November 2025 11:00
Strictly has faced more than its fair share of scandals in recent years. Here’s a rundown:
Louis Chilton29 November 2025 11:30
La Voix may be out of this year’s competition, but there are, as Ian Dury sang, reasons to be cheerful.
Louis Chilton29 November 2025 12:00
Alex Kingston has set the record straight:
Strictly star sets record straight on injury after exit fears
Strictly Come Dancing star Alex Kingston has set the record straight on her rib injury. The Doctor Who actor, 62, suffered a dislocated rib but still took to the floor to perform her Couple’s Choice with professional partner Johannes Radebe. Speaking exclusively to The Independent, Kingston reassured fans that she’s back to normal and shared details of how she sustained her injury. “[The rib] just sort of popped out of its placement. But it didn’t go back in, so we had to change some of the choreography at the last minute,” she explained.
Louis Chilton29 November 2025 12:30
Richard Madeley has weighed in. (In case anyone wants to know…)
Richard Madeley blasts Strictly judges over ‘consistently underrated’ contestant
Richard Madeley has criticised the Strictly Come Dancing judges, claiming Balvinder Sopal has been “consistently underrated and underscored”. Appearing on It Takes Two on Friday (28 November), the TV presenter expressed his frustration at the actor frequently ending up in the dance-off. “I think she’s one of the best, I think she’s really good,” Madeley told host Fleur East. Despite saying she is “beautiful when she moves around the floor,” Madeley expressed his concern that Sopal may not suit the style of her upcoming jive.
Louis Chilton29 November 2025 13:00
Remember this a week ago?
Lewis Capaldi stuns with heartfelt Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool performance
Louis Chilton29 November 2025 13:30
And this slip-up from Tess is worth a watch:
Tess Daly slips up during Strictly live show
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