Strictly Come Dancing fans divided as 'pure chaos' unfolds during launch as 2026 couples revealed

Strictly returned to BBC One on Saturday night, where the new pairings for the 2026 series were confirmed

The first same-sex couple in four years was revealed during the Strictly 2026 series launch show

Both arrivals and departures at Manchester Airport are affected

Strictly fans have 15 new couples to cheer on every weekend as the 2026 BBC dance competition begins

Ndumbe Achile Ndumbe, 41, was allowed to leave the UK while being investigated for rape after police failed to prevent him from doing so.

The grieving father, 38, said he suffers with the heartbreak of his children's deaths 'every day' in an interview with 60 Minutes, which airs in full on Sunday evening.

The blaze broke out at the Grand Burstin Hotel at around 1.05am on Saturday, with 26 fire engines sent to the scene, according to Kent Fire and Rescue Service.

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A pod of 25 whales which found themselves in the Thames have been herded past the Kent coast today.

Significant evidence points to Fayed being no less than the British Epstein, in both the scale and systematic nature of his abuse.

The president promised not to 'hinder' the growth of AI and passed off environmental concerns as a hoax.

The professional dancer was seen making his hosting debut on the BBC show with Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe