Bramble: Strictly Come Dancing https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/strictly-come-dancing Stories involving Strictly Come Dancing, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb Janette Manrara says missing Strictly presenting job left her devastated https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/janette-manrara-says-missing-strictly-presenter-job-left-her-devastate https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/janette-manrara-says-missing-strictly-presenter-job-left-her-devastate Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:02:25 +0100 Entertainment Janette Manrara told a podcast she was devastated after losing the Strictly Come Dancing presenting job to Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe. Outlets differ on whether she sobbed for a week or for weeks. (3 outlets: 0 left · 1 centre · 2 right) Emma Willis posts 'judged either way' quote amid criticism of Strictly's new hosting line-up https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/emma-willis-responds-to-criticism-of-strictly-co-hosts-after-first-liv https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/emma-willis-responds-to-criticism-of-strictly-co-hosts-after-first-liv Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:31:41 +0100 Entertainment After Strictly's first live show, Emma Willis shared an Instagram quote about being judged, which outlets read as a reply to criticism of the new three-host format. Coverage differs on whether the focus is the format, the co-hosts or ratings. (4 outlets: 1 left · 0 centre · 3 right) Katya Jones says she mouthed "fierce", not "fit", about Lawrence Robb's Strictly debut https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/katya-jones-clarifies-lip-read-remark-during-strictly-debut-of-lawrenc https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/katya-jones-clarifies-lip-read-remark-during-strictly-debut-of-lawrenc Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:01:07 +0100 Entertainment A viral Strictly Come Dancing clip appeared to show Katya Jones mouthing "fit" about Lawrence Robb's debut dance. Ed Balls relayed her message on Good Morning Britain that she actually said "fierce". The two outlets differ on which day the exchanges aired. (2 outlets: 1 left · 0 centre · 1 right) Josh Widdicombe limits social media after criticism of Strictly live debut https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/josh-widdicombe-quits-social-media-after-strictly-hosting-backlash https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/josh-widdicombe-quits-social-media-after-strictly-hosting-backlash Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:04:31 +0100 Entertainment Strictly Come Dancing's new co-host Josh Widdicombe said on a podcast that they are limiting their social media use, days after online criticism of their live debut. The two outlets covering it differ in how much they say the criticism was aimed at Widdicombe. (2 outlets: 0 left · 0 centre · 2 right)