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Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin 'scared' for Amber Davies as he calls out fans for 'so much hate'

The professional dancer addressed the audience directly on tonight's live show with a warning over the abuse his partner Amber Davies has faced

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Strictly judges 'fight' as Craig defends Amber Davies after 'unnecessary' comments

The audience booed Anton Du Beke and questioned why the judges were so harsh about Amber Davies after her tango with Nikita Kuzmin

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Strictly Come Dancing's Claudia Winkleman surprises everyone with new look

The Strictly Come Dancing star broke with her usual dress code as she presented the semi final of the hit BBC show

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Alison Hammond admits 'it wouldn't be a no' if boyfriend proposed as she opens up on relationship

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has opened up about her relationship with masseur and model David Putman, saying she's 'so grateful' he chooses to spend his life with her

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Huw Edwards' bold move prompts comeback speculation

Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has been out of the public eye since being handed a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after admitting charges of creating indecent images of children

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Three seriously injured in crash which closed road for hours

Four people were injured, three of them said to have suffered 'serious injuries' after a BYD Dolphin and VW Passat crashed on the road between Stourbridge and Kidderminster

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Strictly's Dianne Buswell says 'never experienced anything like it' in pregnancy update

The Strictly Come Dancing professional is expecting a baby boy with her boyfriend Joe Sugg

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Strictly's Shirley Ballas addresses 'rude' comments about her looks as she has treatment

The Strictly Come Dancing head judge has taken fans behind the scenes of her latest youth-boosting treatment as she prepared for the semi final

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UK households rushing to stock up on £20 item which cuts energy bill by £200

Andy Simms, an expert from MyBuilder.com, has recommended several ways people can save money on their bills this winter.

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Strictly Come Dancing bosses 'have 10 names on shortlist' to replace Tess and Claudia

There are three frontrunners to replace the duo

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Police issue bombshell Andrew statement after latest claims in Epstein saga

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will not launch a criminal investigation into reports that the royal asked his bodyguard to carry out checks on the late Virginia Giuffre in 2011

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Sheridan Smith opens up about heartbreaking reason for public breakdown

The Gavin and Stacey star believed her career was over after she had to step back from Funny Girl in the West End in 2016

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Strictly Come Dancing star in brutal blow as ex pro brands them 'worst left' and says they should go

Balvinder Sopal has been labelled the weakest dancer left in the BBC competition ahead of the semi-final tonight as bookies revealed who they think will exit tonight

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Driver who 'crashed into cars' in Birmingham road after police pursuit charged

Delivio Burke has been charged with driving offences and assaulting an emergency worker after a police pursuit involving a white Audi ended in Church Hill Road in Handsworth

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Strictly Come Dancing fans 'boycotting' show over one contestant

Viewers were left furious last week after Lewis Cope was axed from the BBC dance competition, and say they won't be watching the final

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HMRC urges 758,000 people to come forward for £2,000 they are owed

HMRC Child Trust Funds were established as part of an initiative by a former Labour administration in 2005.

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Shirley Ballas' telling reaction as Katya Jones speaks out on Strictly exit

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has shown her support after professional dancer Katya Jones shared her heartbreak following her and Lewis Cope's elimination from the BBC show

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Nationwide Aldi ban handed to Birmingham man after racially-aggravated shop attack

Daniel Fenton has been banned from every Aldi store in the country following a racially aggravated attack on a staff member

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Debenhams Christmas presents reportedly missing leaving customers furious

Boohoo shoppers are similarly complaining of delays

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Full list of 25 counties warned of power cuts risk tomorrow

The alert continues until 6am on Monday