Strictly 2025 leaderboard: Scores from week eight of the competition
What the judges thought ahead of Blackpool week

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What the judges thought ahead of Blackpool week

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Professional dancer wept while describing Carney’s hard work after difficult week

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Meet the cast of 2025, from Alex Kingston to Lewis Cope – and their professional partners

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The eight remaining celebrities pulled out all the stops ahead of the show’s annual trip to the iconic ballroom

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Tech company has launched a new phone accessory in collaboration with the Japanese label Issey Miyake

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Beige Christmas is out, and a nostalgic Nineties-style Christmas is in, thanks to the latest interiors trend on TikTok. Ellie Muir looks into why the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic has become so popular, and whether it’s actually realistic to achieve

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Beige Christmas is out, and a nostalgic Nineties-style Christmas is in, thanks to the latest interiors trend on TikTok. Ellie Muir looks into why the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic has become so popular, and whether it’s actually realistic to achieve

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There’s a new influencer in London, and he goes by the name of Trader Joe. Ellie Muir looks into why the U.S. grocery store has become such a hit among Brits, and why belonging has never been so important when it comes to fashion trends

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There’s a new influencer in London, and he goes by the name of Trader Joe. Ellie Muir looks into why the U.S. grocery store has become such a hit among Brits, and why belonging has never been so important when it comes to fashion trends

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