“it’s sparkly; it’s glamorous”

From overcoming grief to chasing lifelong dreams – here’s why this year’s Strictly stars have embraced the sequins

They famously made history as the first female presenting duo on prime-time television. Now, 11 years on, it’s hard to imagine BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing without the yin and yang chemistry of hosts

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Don’t underestimate the power of television and a passionate star, says Dame Esther Rantzen

The rugby star chats to Afia Kufuor about dancing in heels and embracing a new challenge