Strictly Come Dancing 2022 RECAP: Fan fury as Craig Revel Horwood scores Johannes and Ellie just three while Tony gets 4

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas nudging boyfriend to propose to her

Following two divorces, Strictly judge Shirley Ballas is hoping third time’s a charm with boyfriend Danny Taylor, but he just won’t propose.

They have been dating since 2019, and despite buying an engagement ring, toyboy Danny Taylor just won’t pop the question.

She said: “We do have a ring in the safe. It was a real palaver, and not a small thing to get that ring together.

“When we decide to do it I will tell you how the ring came about and where the stones were sourced.

“I like everything prepared and organised . . . he says, ‘I’ll do it when I am ready’.

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Strictly’s Kym Marsh admits difficulty balancing rehearsing with family life

Strictly’s Kym Marsh has admitted she finds it tough to balance rehearsing for the show with her family life.

She is a mother of four and grandmother to three.

Kym told : “Sometimes it’s hard because obviously there’s a lot going on in my life.

“There’s a lot going on – Waterloo Road, my family. Then you take on board learning dances, travelling and everything else.

“Sometimes you can let our head go into a place. Today I managed to get myself out of that on my own.”

Strictly’s Fleur East says pre-show ritual revolved around late father

Strictly’s Fleur East revealed her pre-show ritual that helps discipline her before strutting onto the dance floor.

“I have a ring that I wear,” she told  during an exclusive chat. “It’s a special ring that me and my sister got made from my father’s ring after he passed away. So that’s one ritual that I have, is that I always have to like, just touch my ring on my finger just before we perform.”

Ulrika Jonsson hits out at 'self indulgent' Maisie Smith

The EastEnders actress was criticised for sharing a video of herself crying on TikTok.

Writing in her Sun column, the former Gladiators host accused Maisie of "attention seeking".

Ulrika wrote: "I certainly can’t imagine reaching for my phone mid-personal drama to ensure I captured my tearful moment for people to see," she said.

"Surely, sadness, mourning, personal trauma or grieving is something private – not something you milk?

"It also exploits the loyalty and goodwill of her fans, who clearly care deeply about her. Maisie Smith bawling on TikTok is so self-indulgent and attention seeking."

Tyler West's mother was rushed to hospital at the start of Strictly

While preparing for the show, Tyler moved in with NHS worker and mum Debbie, but she fell ill shortly after.

Debbie has thankfully made a full recovery, but speaking on seeing his mother fall ill, : "When you're running a million miles an hour, it's that reminder to take a moment, give a phone call to that loved one.

"There was a moment when I was in the back of the ambulance with the blue lights going.

"They were trying to help my mum and I felt helpless."

Molly Rainford wows with her incredible vocal skills

Singer Molly sang Running Up That Hill, in a video with herself and Carlos Gu.

The two chose the song for their Halloween week dance.

Kate Bush's banger hit the top of the charts this year after being featured in the latest season of Stranger Things.

Ellie Taylor rehearses for a whopping 10 hours a day

Johannes Radebe is pushing Ellie to the limit, in order to score the Glitterball this year.

The Strictly pro believes "no competition", ahead of tonight's Halloween special.

Speaking to The Sun, Johannes revealed:

"The training has been gruelling; we work more than 10 hours a day and I love the fact that she's got a supportive family who make sure those hours are possible for her.

"That is why I said I wish she could be applauded for what she does because honestly she has dedicated her life to this experience and that is the most beautiful thing for me."

Jayde Adam's incredible Halloween costume

The comedian dressed up as the villain from the Little Mermaid for Halloween.

Donning a slinky black figure hugging dress, and of course the blonde bouffant wig, Jayde makes an amazing Ursula the sea witch.

Will Mellor reveals he will 'never' do another reality show

Actor Will said "this is it for me" after admitting the pressure of "sitting and waiting" to be voted out is too much.

He couldn't pass up an opportunity to star on Strictly, as it is the "biggest" reality show out there, but Will said no more for the future.

Will told The Sun: "This is it for me. If you’re going to do one do the biggest one and I’m glad I’ve learnt a skill every week.

"I couldn’t sit on a show just waiting to be voted out, I’d rather at least learn a skill and put my hand to something and really get my teeth into it.

"I’m enjoying every minute of it and I don’t want to just be in a popularity competition. This will be it for me, I think."

Judi Love says her former Strictly partner was like a 'therapist' to her

Comedian Judi starred on the show last year, alongside Graziano Di Prima.

“Yeah, I speak to Graz all the time and his wife Giada and I’m just championing him," she told the .

“These dancers are so professional, they’re like little therapists. They really pull out the ‘You can do this’ [in us].”

Strictly Come Dancing’s Halloween special

Here are all the songs and dances seen and heard on tonight’s show!

• Ellie and Johannes – Couple’s Choice to I Put A Spell On You by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker & Kathy Najimy
• Fleur and Vito – Salsa to Break My Soul by Beyoncé
• Helen and Gorka – Foxtrot to Lil’ Red Riding Hood by Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs
• Kym and Graziano – Rumba to Frozen by Madonna
• Molly and Carlos – Argentine Tango to Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) by Kate Bush
• Hamza and Jowita – Tango to Wicked Game by Chris Isaak
• James and Amy – Charleston to Bumble Bee by LaVern Baker
• Tony and Katya – Quickstep to The Devil Went Down To Georgia by The Charlie Daniels Band
• Tyler and Dianne – Cha Cha Cha to Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) by Tanz Orchester Klaus Hallen
• Will and Nancy – Mama Told Me Not To Come by Tom Jones and Stereophonics

Which song is Tyler West dancing to on Strictly?

Tyler will be hoping to defeat EastEnders actor James Bye with a Cha Cha Cha to Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) by Tanz Orchester Klaus Hallen tonight.

Strictly’s James Jordan thanks ‘thousands’ of fans who offered his family a place to stay at Christmas

Strictly celeb James Jordan expressed his gratitude towards fans for offering him, his wife Ola, and daughter Ella a place to stay for Christmas.

has found himself “homeless” due to a fraught encounter with a “very rude” landlord.

He wrote on Instagram: "We are currently in the process of moving and need to move into rented accommodation for about six months. We found a rental property we liked and went this morning to meet the landlord.

"I have never been spoken to so rudely! Especially in front of Ola and Ella. It was almost like it was a setup. I hope no-one out there has experienced this with a landlord. He spoke down to us from the minute I shook his hand.

"Currently homeless. Anyone want to take Ola, Ella and myself for Christmas?"

Tyler West and James Bye face ‘ongoing Strictly rivalry’

Strictly’s Tyler West revealed which Strictly contestants he faces ongoing rivalries with.

"My biggest competitor, I would say ourselves because we just want to do the best that we possibly can. So every single time we're going to train and it's just us against us," he said to . "I love everybody else on the show and everybody else is doing so good in their own couples and stuff."

He then went on to admit that him and James Bye are rivals, saying: "Me and James have an ongoing rivalry but that's because he's my bestie and we've moved into the same arrangement. So he likes to think that he takes over sometimes but he's alright."

Strictly’s Fleur East says pre-show ritual revolved around late father

Strictly’s Fleur East revealed her pre-show ritual that helps discipline her before strutting onto the dance floor.

"I have a ring that I wear," she told  during an exclusive chat. "It's a special ring that me and my sister got made from my father's ring after he passed away. So that's one ritual that I have, is that I always have to like, just touch my ring on my finger just before we perform."

Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice lines up famous 2023 dance partner

Giovanni Pernice has hinted who his new dance partner could be for the 2023 line-up as he hit back at claims he is quitting the show.

He shared a headline on his Instagram stories, which read: "Giovanni threatens to quit show after being 'wasted' this series". He then added: "LOL [laughing face emojis] I'm not going anywhere!!!"

The Strictly dancer then appeared to be doing some filming for ahead of its annual fundraiser in November. Giovanni filmed the legendary Pudsey Bear showing off his moves while holding a Pudsey-shaped 10 scoring padel.

As he nodded towards Pudsey, Giovanni said: "Next year," before looking it to the camera and saying: "We're doing Strictly together next year, okay?"

As Pudsey nodded, Giovanni said: "Perfect," before the video ended. 

Strictly’s Kym Marsh admits difficulty balancing rehearsing with family life

Strictly’s Kym Marsh has admitted she finds it tough to balance rehearsing for the show with her family life.

She is a mother of four and grandmother to three.

Kym told : “Sometimes it’s hard because obviously there’s a lot going on in my life.

“There’s a lot going on – Waterloo Road, my family. Then you take on board learning dances, travelling and everything else.

“Sometimes you can let our head go into a place. Today I managed to get myself out of that on my own.”