Strictly Come Dancing has seen a number of professional dancers come and go over the years - here's a look back at some of the forgotten stars from the BBC show.
Since its debut over two decades ago, Strictly Come Dancing has welcomed a host of famous faces onto the BBC programme.
A myriad of celebrities, including pop sensations Emma Bunton and JB Gill, soap actors Patsy Palmer and Bobby Brazier, and television presenters such as Good Morning Britain's Ed Balls and BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty, have all earned their place in the Strictly Hall of Fame.
Whilst speculation continues to swirl around who will be joining this year's line-up, the professional dancers set to compete this autumn have been revealed.
The upcoming series will see the return of Amy Dowden, Aljaž Škorjanec, Dianne Buswell, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Márquez, Lauren Oakley and Carlos Gu.
Also making a comeback are Johannes Radebe, Jowita Przystał, Kai Widdrington, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Vito Coppola, Nancy Xu, Nadiya Bychkova, Michelle Tsiakkas and Luba Mushtuk, reports Edinburgh Live.
Despite many professionals returning to the show, and the announcement that two new dancers will be joining the ranks, BBC viewers have witnessed numerous professionals come and go over the years.
Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the past professional dancers who have graced the Strictly Come Dancing floor.
Brendan Cole
Brendan was part of the original professional line-up when Strictly first aired in 2004.
Throughout his tenure, he was paired with Natasha Kaplinsky, Sarah Manners and Fiona Phillips before his departure in 2018.
At the time, Brendan admitted to being taken aback by the BBC's decision to let him go from the show.
Speaking to Lorraine Kelly on her ITV morning programme, he expressed: "I'm a little bit in shock at the moment.
"I'm quite emotional and a bit raw about it. I am very disappointed. It's an editorial decision. I will never know the ins and outs. I have had 15 incredible series on the show, I'm very proud of the whole show, they're a great team."
Since his departure from the BBC dance competition, he has taken part in SAS Who Dares Wins, X Factor Celebrity, and Dancing on Ice.
He is currently touring with The Return of the Legends alongside fellow former Strictly Come Dancing stars James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone, and Ian Waite.
Robin Windsor
BBC audiences first saw Robin join the Strictly cast in its eighth series in 2010. His tenure on the programme was relatively brief, as he left after four series in 2013 following a reported back injury.
In a sorrowful turn of events, it was announced in February this year that the dancer had died at the age of 44.
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A statement from Sisco Entertainment, which represented him across various sectors including theatre and corporate entertainment, was released at the time.
The statement said: "Robin's presence in Come What May was more than just a performance; it was an embodiment of passion, grace, and sheer talent. His extraordinary ability to express emotion through movement captivated audiences, leaving them spellbound with every step.
"Beyond his impeccable dancing, Robin's vibrant spirit lit up the room, infusing rehearsals and performances with infectious energy and warmth.
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"His laughter was contagious, his kindness boundless. His friendship was a gift cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Robin, you will be deeply missed. Though Come What May will continue without you, your legacy will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to share in your light."
Ola Jordan
Ola Jordan first graced the Strictly Come Dancing floor in 2006, dancing alongside DJ Spoony on the beloved BBC show.
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The British-Polish ballroom dancer continued to dazzle audiences as part of the professional line-up until 2015, which was two years subsequent to her husband James Jordan's departure from the series.
Yet, Ola didn't completely hang up her dancing shoes as she took on the role of judge for Poland's version of Dancing with the Stars in 2018, a position she held for one year.
When she announced this exciting career move on Instagram, she expressed: "This means so much to me to be doing something like this in my native country. Although I'm extremely excited to be part of this massive Polish show, I'm also doing it for my mum and dad, who are both over the moon and very proud."
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After Strictly, Ola has kept busy with appearances on various television programmes such as Bargain Hunt, I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and The Jump.
Nowadays, Ola frequently shares snippets of her family life with her followers on social media, featuring her husband James and their daughter Ella.
Vincent Simone
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Vincent Simone is another name that Strictly Come Dancing fans will recall fondly, having been a fixture on the programme from 2006 to 2012.
The performer became part of the I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here cast in 2013, where he was voted out third whilst Kian Egan claimed victory in the series.
Whilst the celebrity continues to perform internationally, he's presently touring with fellow Strictly veterans as part of the Return of the Legends show.
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Nevertheless, it appears he would be enthusiastic about returning to the BBC programme, as he revealed to Express.co.uk in 2024.
He remarked at the time: "Now that I've had this break, now that my children are grown up, I feel like I have more time. I would love to take the challenge again, for my personal things, and to show everybody who I am.
"I wouldn't mind going back and experiencing it all over again. I was thrown into the show from the beginning, and I never worked on TV, so everything was really overwhelming."
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Giovanni Pernice
Giovanni captured viewers' hearts on the BBC programme when he arrived in 2015, with Georgia May Foote as his first celebrity partner.
The 34-year-old remained a fixture on the programme until his departure in 2024, amid accusations from his former Strictly partner, Amanda Abbington, though he has consistently refuted all claims made against him.
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Despite his controversial departure, it seems he maintains friendships with several of his former BBC colleagues, having presented a BBC programme with judge Anton Du Beke and is currently on a tour alongside him.
Most recently, Giovanni participated in the Italian equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing, Ballando con le Stelle, which he triumphed in with partner Bianca Guaccero.
After clinching a victory, the dancer expressed his elation on Instagram, stating: "After a difficult year, I'm back."
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Camilla Dallerup
Camilla Dallerup was among the original professional dancers gracing the Strictly Come Dancing stage until her departure in series six.
After Strictly, Camilla made an appearance on ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! but had to withdraw after four days due to exhaustion.
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Despite once taking the reins as head judge on New Zealand's Dancing With The Stars, Camilla has since taken a dramatic turn in her career path.
She is now a life coach, hypnotherapist, and the brains behind Zenme Coaching. On her website, Camilla shares her philosophy: "I understand the power of shifting our mindset to achieve our dreams because I'm doing just that - living my dream life. And you can too!
"Having worked in the public eye for many years, changed careers and moved countries more than once (! ) - all with the support of some incredible mind tools - I can safely say I'm a coach who really walks the walk!"
