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News and updates on former tennis pro Annabel Croft, as she takes part in Strictly 2023.

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The 2023 cast of Strictly Come Dancing.

'I was on Strictly and saw contestants running down the street in tears'

Channel: TV TV February 7, 2025 By Pierra Willix
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Emma Raducanu 'oozing confidence' as she demolishes Elise Mertens at Wimbledon

Channel: Tennis Tennis July 3, 2024 By Liam Grace

Wimbledon icon Annabel Croft admits tournament is 'saviour' after husband's death

Channel: TV TV July 1, 2024 By Jon Fellowes
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Strictly star 'went into shock' after being mugged by masked man on London street

Channel: TV TV June 12, 2024 By Laura Harman
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Josie Gibson comforted by fans after breaking down in tears on This Morning

Channel: TV TV February 21, 2024 By Robert Oliver
For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only Undated BBC handout photo of the professional dancers in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing (left to right) Johannes Radebe, Janette Manrara, Oti Mabuse, Gorka Marquez, Graziano Di Prima, Karen Hauer and Dianne Buswell. PA Photo. Issue date: Monday September 28, 2020. Former home secretary Jacqui Smith, actress Caroline Quentin, comedian Bill Bailey, reality star Jamie Laing and boxer Nicola Adams are among the celebrities taking part in the new series. Producers have prepared for several different audience scenarios when the show returns, with no audience, a socially distanced audience and a full audience. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Strictly star deeply upset with bosses over partner: 'What were they trying to achieve'

Channel: TV TV February 8, 2024 By Pierra Willix
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Strictly star breaks down in tears during live interview

Channel: TV TV December 12, 2023 By Pierra Willix

Strictly star becomes 10th celebrity eliminated narrowly missing out on final

Channel: TV TV December 11, 2023 By Sabrina Barr

Disaster for Annabel Croft in Strictly semi-final as she 'skids' across dancefloor

Channel: TV TV December 9, 2023 By Emily Bashforth
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Strictly pairs could be in bottom two after 'faking smiles' and 'feeling shame'

Channel: TV TV December 1, 2023 By Josie Copson
EMBARGOED TO 2000 SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell (left) and Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington before she became the latest celebrity to be voted of BBC1s Strictly Come Dancing. Issue date: Sunday November 19, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Strictly fans 'work out' next dance-off pair

Channel: TV TV November 22, 2023 By Ruth Lawes
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Strictly star is 'out of depth' and could leave next

Channel: TV TV November 23, 2023 By Josie Copson
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Strictly couple in 'make or break situation' and could leave next

Channel: TV TV November 10, 2023 By Josie Copson
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Annabel Croft sobs sharing memories of late husband with Johannes Radebe

Channel: TV TV November 5, 2023 By Rachael O'Connor

Strictly's Johannes Radebe left dance partner Annabel Croft's late husband Mel emotional

Channel: TV TV October 14, 2023 By Meghna Amin

Strictly's Annabel Croft 'haunted' by 'psychopath' nurse's comments before husband's death

Channel: TV TV October 7, 2023 By Ruth Lawes
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Strictly star Annabel Croft battling 'dark thoughts' as husband dies after stomach pain

Channel: TV TV October 4, 2023 By Josie Copson
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Wimbledon icon Annabel Croft admits tournament is 'saviour' after husband's death

Channel: TV TV July 1, 2024 By Jon Fellowes
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Strictly Come Dancing 2023 pairings finally revealed including same-sex couple

Channel: TV TV September 18, 2023 By Meghna Amin
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Annabel Croft reveals realities of starting Strictly weeks after death of husband

Channel: TV TV September 10, 2023 By Aisha Nozari